Data Center Technician

TEKsystems•Burlington, TX

20d•$28 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Data Center Technician coordinates and executes fiber optic installations in data center environments, including structured cabling systems, fiber trays, ladder racks, cable pathways, and rack-and-stack cabling. The role interprets blueprints, cable schedules, and network diagrams; tracks project timelines and deliverables; and communicates progress and issues to project management. The technician performs and oversees fiber splicing, termination, and testing; troubleshoots fiber network issues; and ensures that testing equipment is used properly. The position also verifies labeling, documentation, cable management, quality, and compliance with client specifications. It promotes safe work practices and OSHA and site-specific safety compliance, and maintains installation records, test results, as-built documentation, daily reports, progress updates, incident reports, and project close-out documentation. This is a contract-to-hire position based fully onsite in Burlington, Texas. The stated pay range is $28.00 per hour. Compensation depends on factors including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, and internal equity. Eligibility for listed benefits depends on job classification and length of employment; benefits may include medical, dental and vision coverage, critical illness, accident and hospital coverage, a 401(k) plan, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, a health spending account, transportation benefits, an employee assistance program, and paid time off, vacation, or sick leave.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on background in cabling, construction, field work, or similar.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and execute fiber optic installations, including structured single-mode and multimode fiber cabling, fiber trays, ladder racks, cable pathways, and rack-and-stack cabling.
Interpret blueprints, cable schedules, and network diagrams.
Ensure project timelines and deliverables are met, and communicate progress, issues, and status updates to project management.
Perform and oversee fiber splicing, termination, and testing.
Ensure proper use of testing equipment, including OTDRs, power meters, and VFLs.
Troubleshoot fiber network issues and implement corrective actions.
Verify labeling, documentation, and cable management meet standards.
Maintain quality control and ensure installations meet client specifications.
Promote safety and comply with OSHA and site-specific safety requirements.
Identify and mitigate on-site hazards; ensure proper PPE use and safe work practices.
Maintain accurate installation records, test results, and as-built documentation.
Submit daily reports, progress updates, and incident reports as required.
Assist with project close-out documentation.