Why Microsoft    

In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day and we need you as a Data Center Inventory & Asset Technician. 

Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As a CO+I DIAT, 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 trainings and 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 100 datacenters and 1 million 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 datacenter 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.  

Do you want to empower billions across the world? Come and join us in CO+I and be at the forefront of the action!  

Responsibilities

The purpose of this role  

As a Datacenter Logistics Technician, you’ll be responsible for the logistics and movement of various materials, inventory management and performing destruction of any data bearing devices. Working within a supportive team, you’ll also perform regular audits to ensure inventory controls are met.   

The Impact You'll Be Making   

• Maintain accurate documentation of incoming and outgoing deliveries.  
• Perform regular audits of datacenter equipment to ensure inventory controls are met.  
• Movement of equipment using pallet jacks or other assisted lifting equipment.  
• Work within a ticket-based environment.  
• Perform destruction of data bearing devices (ex. Hard drives, solid state drives, etc.).  
• Perform material movement, including shipping/receiving and inventory management.  

Qualifications

What skills do you need to have?    

There will be many opportunities for you to learn and grow into this role and Microsoft.  However, to be able to best deliver on the purpose of this role, these are the core skills and experiences you should have on day one:      

• Demonstrated experience supporting Inventory Control, Logistics, Shipping, Warehouse/Supply Chain Management  
• Desire to learn, grow, and develop new technical skills  
• Ability to support frequent standing, walking, lifting, and working at heights with or without equipment assistance.  

• Able to communicate effectively multiple stakeholders.  

Background Check Requirements: Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:  

• Citizenship Verification: This position requires verification of Australian Citizenship to meet federal government security requirements. 

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Team Culture and Support 

 Our mission is deeply inclusive: empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. We expect each of us to play an active role in creating environments where people of a diverse range of backgrounds are excited to bring all of who they are and do their best work. We welcome everyone - women, LGBTQ+, Māori and Pacific people to apply.  

Your Onboarding Process 

Microsoft provides extensive world class onboarding & readiness designed to help you extend your existing technical skills. You’ll attend an in-depth onboarding program designed to help you become a technical expert.    

Our onboarding program will give you the knowledge and resources necessary to deliver successful customer solution designs and presentations as you start your exciting next career step at Microsoft!