Data Center Technician

TEKsystems • Brownsville, TX

23d • $20 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

Seeking motivated and experienced Data Center Technicians to support a large-scale data center build in Brownsville, Texas. The role involves assisting with low-voltage infrastructure installation in a fast-paced construction environment and working alongside industry professionals. Technicians must be comfortable with day or night shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed.

The position is fully onsite in Brownsville, TX, within a 7-day operation with rotating schedules across day and night crews. The worksite has a strict no-phone policy. Required PPE includes a hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toe boots, and gloves. This is a contract position. The pay range is $20.00–$35.00 per hour; individual compensation depends on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other job-related factors. Eligible benefits for this temporary role may include medical, dental and vision coverage; critical illness, accident and hospital coverage; a 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions; voluntary life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; a Health Spending Account (HSA); transportation benefits; an Employee Assistance Program; and time off or leave such as PTO, vacation, or sick leave. Eligibility and terms may vary.

Requirements

• Previous low-voltage cabling or data center experience.
• Experience with CAT5/CAT6 cabling installations.
• Ability to use basic hand tools, including punch-down and termination tools.
• Willingness to work overtime and flexible schedules.
• Ability to work in a construction or industrial environment.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• Data center construction experience.
• Rack-and-stack experience.
• Fiber optic installation or testing experience.
• Experience using cable testing equipment.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• Scissor Lift Certification.
• Experience reading blueprints and construction drawings.

Responsibilities

• Install, route, and secure CAT5, CAT5e, CAT6, and fiber optic cabling.
• Perform cable pulling, dressing, labeling, and terminations.
• Install patch panels, ladder racks, cabinets, and cable management systems.
• Perform rack-and-stack activities for network and server equipment.
• Test and troubleshoot copper and fiber cabling infrastructure.
• Follow project drawings, cable schedules, and installation standards.
• Maintain quality and safety standards on site.
• Support ongoing data center construction and infrastructure deployments.
• Work effectively as part of rotating day and night shift crews.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (eligibility requirements apply).
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage (eligibility requirements apply).
• 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions (eligibility requirements apply).
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for employees and dependents (eligibility requirements apply).
• Short- and long-term disability (eligibility requirements apply).
• Health Spending Account (HSA) (eligibility requirements apply).
• Transportation benefits (eligibility requirements apply).
• Employee Assistance Program (eligibility requirements apply).
• Time off or leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave (eligibility requirements apply).

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed