Data Center Technician I

SML Inox; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative opportunity awaits as a Microsoft Data Center Technician in Toronto, where you will gain hands-on experience in a dynamic data center environment. This role is designed to enhance your understanding of essential processes and procedures while you work alongside experienced colleagues. You'll play a vital role in supporting Microsoft's extensive cloud services, contributing to the infrastructure that powers popular platforms like Azure and Office 365. With a strong emphasis on professional development, this position offers training, career growth opportunities, and the chance to be part of a team dedicated to environmental sustainability and operational excellence. Join us and accelerate your career in the tech industry!

Qualifications

• Understanding of standard processes for equipment handling.
• Ability to perform diagnostics and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, install, and troubleshoot data center equipment.
• Engage in physical tasks including lifting and climbing.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Diagnostics

Equipment Installation

Data Management

Education

High School Diploma

Technical Certification

Job description

As a Microsoft Data Center Technician (DCT), you will develop an understanding of standard processes and procedures for preparing, installing, performing diagnostics, troubleshooting, replacing, and/or decommissioning equipment under the guidance of more experienced Data Center colleagues. This opportunity will allow you to develop an understanding of our Data Center environment, familiarize yourself with security and data management procedures, and accelerate your career growth in the process.

Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As a CO+I DCT, you will perform a key role in delivering the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's online services including Bing, Office 365, Xbox, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform. As a group, CO+I is focused on the personal and professional development of all employees and offers training and growth opportunities including Career Rotation Programs, Diversity & Inclusion trainings and events, and professional certifications.

Our infrastructure is comprised of a large global portfolio of more than 200 Data Centers in 32 countries and millions of servers. Our foundation is built upon and managed by a team of subject matter experts working to support services for more than 1 billion customers and 20 million businesses in over 90 countries worldwide.

With environmental sustainability and optimization at the forefront of our data center design and operations, we continue to grow and evolve as we meet the ever-changing business demands that hold Microsoft as a world-class cloud provider.

Requirements of the Role: This job will require you to, among other things, occasionally climb ladders, frequently climb stairs and/or ramps, engage in prolonged standing, occasionally engage in lifting (up to 50lbs./22.5kg), occasionally engage in pushing or pulling (of up to 50-75lbs. / 22.5-34kg) that may be assisted or unassisted with an assistive device, and regularly and frequently exercise fine hand manipulation.