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Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent education
• 18 years or older
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Ability to work 40 hours/week. Must be able to work 10 hour shifts as needed
• Able to start beginning August 2023-December 2023

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is growing rapidly, and we are looking for a Decomm Universal Technician to join our expanding Infrastructure Operations team as part of our Work Based Learning Program (WBLP). Amazon has multiple WBLP trainee openings, and will start all technicians the first or third Monday of every month. These trainees will participate in our 12-week work and training program in our Northern Virginia facilities. This includes, but is not limited to: VA (Manassas, Herndon, Chantilly, Auburn), given availability. This position requires the successful candidate report to a site location.

Physical Requirements:

• Walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch. Work at heights from ladders.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds unassisted; and participate in group lists for 41 pounds or more
• Must be able to lift loads of up to 40 pounds and carry them for short distances
• Continuously climb and descend stairs safely (applies to sites with stairs)
• Reach and stretch to position equipment and fixtures while maintaining balance
• Push or pull heavy objects into position
• Daily travel between sites may be required
• Ability to stand for long periods of time

NOTE: Amazon does not sponsor for immigration, including for H-1B, TN, and other non-immigrant visas, for this role.
NOTE: A lump sum stipend will be provided to eligible candidates who need to relocate for this position.
NOTE: If applying for positions in Oregon (OR) and Ohio (OH), these sites are within AWS GovCloud region. Effective May 15, 2017, logical access to the AWS GovCloud region will be restricted to Amazon employees who are U.S. Citizens (GovCloud may NOT be accessed from outside of the United States).

Key job responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Installing new rack equipment
• Decommissioning existing racks
• Repairing and diagnosing broken servers
• Handling computer equipment and parts
• Managing network gear during installation, decommissioning, and repair

All candidates should be willing to work both independently and with a team. Work prioritization, organization skills, effective communication, and the ability to react quickly are critical to being successful.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with computer hardware components and operating systems
• Ability to manage work and priorities through a ticketing system and coordination with Manager
• Has taken STEM or vocational course curriculum
• Meets/exceeds Amazons leadership principles requirements for this role
• Meets/exceeds Amazons functional/technical depth and complexity