Data Center Installation Technician - Veterans Encouraged To Apply

TEKsystems•Summerville, SC

3d•$20 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Data Center Installation Technician installs and supports communications cabling and equipment infrastructure in large data center facilities. The position is open to veterans and people from physically demanding backgrounds; no telecommunications or data center experience is required, and training is provided. The work includes pulling and routing cabling, building and installing equipment racks, labeling and organizing equipment, and assisting experienced technicians with infrastructure installations. Technicians use hand and power tools and follow safety procedures and quality standards while supporting mission-critical projects. This is a contract-to-hire position based onsite in Knightsville, South Carolina. The schedule is full-time, typically 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with the possibility of moving to a second or third shift based on project needs. Overtime is available and often expected; Saturday work is scheduled from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The hourly pay range is $20.00 to $20.00. Training, specialized trade skills, long-term project work, career advancement, and leadership development opportunities are highlighted. Future permanent employment may be possible. The work is physically demanding and may involve lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, working on ladders and lifts, working outdoors in heat and cold, and standing, walking, bending, and using tools throughout the day. Benefits may be available if eligible and may include medical, dental and vision coverage; critical illness, accident and hospital coverage; a 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance; short- and long-term disability; a health spending account; transportation benefits; an employee assistance program; and time off or leave.

Requirements

Dependability, punctuality, accountability, teamwork, and attention to detail.
Comfort with physically demanding work, including lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work on ladders and lifts.
Ability to work 10-hour shifts and outdoors in heat and cold.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and work with tools throughout the day.
Ability to follow procedures and safety requirements.
No prior telecommunications or data center experience is required; training is provided.

Nice To Haves

Military service, including service as a veteran, reservist, National Guard member, or transitioning service member.
Background in construction, general labor, manufacturing, warehouse operations, logistics and transportation, electrical helper work, mechanical trades, landscaping, equipment operation, concrete or civil construction, or industrial maintenance.
Interest in learning technical skills and building a long-term career.
Potential for leadership development among high performers.

Responsibilities

Pull and route communication cabling throughout large data center facilities.
Build and install equipment racks.
Label, scan, and organize equipment.
Assist experienced technicians with infrastructure installations.
Work with hand and power tools.
Follow safety procedures and quality standards.
Support mission-critical projects that power technology infrastructure.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage, 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 the employee 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 or leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave, if eligible.
Paid training.
Overtime available and often expected.