Data Center Technician - Veteran Upskilling Opportunity

TEKsystems•El Paso, TX

5d•$21 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

This long-term contract-to-hire opportunity supports a large-scale data center build-out in El Paso, Texas. The role focuses on pulling and installing low-voltage cabling, assisting senior technicians, and building data center infrastructure inside and outside the facility. Work takes place in an active construction environment and involves using hand and power tools, climbing ladders, and installing cable pathways and equipment while following safety and quality standards. The position is fully on-site and involves indoor and outdoor construction conditions, extensive raised-floor and overhead space, heights, ladders, and confined spaces. The schedule is typically Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or as required by project demands. Consistent overtime of 10–20 hours is expected. Travel within the branch or regional territory may be needed. The opportunity is open to entry-level and experienced candidates with relevant experience, as well as military veterans without experience who are interested in an upskilling opportunity with free training, housing, and per diem provided.

Requirements

Entry-level experience in low-voltage cabling or completion of a low-voltage trade school program, with a desire to grow in the cabling industry.
Ability to work indoors or outdoors in an active construction environment.
Self-motivated, positive, professional approach to work, with a strong work ethic and reliability.
Skill in interpreting blueprints and project documents, or a strong ability to learn to interpret specifications, reports, and quality requirements.
Comfort working at heights, on ladders and elevated work areas, and in confined spaces.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 75 pounds as part of daily duties.
Ability to distinguish colors, read small print, and recognize audible signals such as dial tones.
Comfort working with hand and power tools such as cable cutters, hammer drills, and compression tools.
Comfort working in a data center construction environment with extensive raised-floor and overhead space.
Reliable transportation to the worksite.
Ability to obtain OSHA 10 certification, or already possess it, before starting.
Willingness and ability to travel within the branch or regional territory as needed.
Ability to work Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or as required by project demands.
Ability to work 10–20 hours of consistent overtime.

Nice To Haves

Background in low-voltage trade school or technical training focused on cabling, telecommunications, or electrical systems.
Experience or familiarity with data center build-outs or similar critical infrastructure environments.
Experience installing cable tray, bus duct, wireway, switches, receptacles, racks, patch panels, and grounding systems.
Experience terminating 110/66 blocks and patch panels and performing IDC connections.
Ability to learn and adopt project process improvement initiatives and standardized installation practices.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship and neat installations.
Effective communication skills for collaborating with technicians, supervisors, and other trades on-site.
Flexibility to support projects in different locations within the region when needed.

Responsibilities

Pull low-voltage cable throughout data center and construction areas, indoors and outdoors.
Assist Cable Technician II and other senior technicians with daily tasks and project activities.
Run and handle materials, ensuring cable, hardware, and tools are properly staged and available.
Use hand and power tools safely and correctly to cut, fasten, terminate, and install cable and equipment.
Climb ladders and work at heights to install cable, pathways, and equipment.
Lay out and install wireways, bus duct, cable tray, switches, receptacles, and related devices according to project specifications.
Build telecommunications and network closets, including mounting and installing backboards, cross connects, racks, patch panels, fiber optic components, and related hardware.
Install grounding for racks, equipment, and cabling according to project standards and codes.
Complete IDC connections, including terminating 110/66 blocks and patch panels accurately and neatly.
Pull wire and/or oversee and direct conduit installations and wire pulling as directed by project leadership.
Operate tools and equipment that typically require both hands, such as cable cutters, hammer drills, and compression tools.
Interpret blueprints and project documents, or learn and apply those skills.
Follow project process improvements and contribute to continuous improvement efforts on-site.
Promote a positive, professional work environment and support the organization’s culture and mission with coworkers, vendors, clients, and business partners.
Travel within the branch or regional territory as needed to support project requirements.

Benefits

Free training for eligible veterans participating in the upskilling opportunity
Housing and per diem provided for the veteran upskilling opportunity
Medical insurance, if eligible
Dental insurance, if eligible
Vision insurance, if eligible
Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage, if eligible
401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available, if eligible
Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for employees and dependents, if eligible
Short- and long-term disability, if eligible
Health Spending Account (HSA), if eligible
Transportation benefits, if eligible
Employee Assistance Program, if eligible
Time off/leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave, if eligible