Data Center Technician
About The Position
TEKsystems is seeking motivated Data Center Technicians to support large-scale data center construction and infrastructure projects. The role is based out of Austin, Texas, and is fully onsite. Per diem is available for qualified travelers. New hires complete a comprehensive two-week training program through Learning Alliance and TEKsystems before going onsite, covering technical and safety fundamentals for working in a data center environment. The technician installs and supports structured cabling and related infrastructure, helps with fiber termination, testing, and troubleshooting, and maintains installation quality, labeling, and documentation. The position requires working in active construction and data center environments while following site-specific safety requirements and OSHA practices. The role is contract to hire.
Requirements
- Experience in data centers, telecommunications, structured cabling, low-voltage systems, construction, or a related field.
- Familiarity with fiber optic and Cat5/Cat6 cabling installations.
- Ability to read technical drawings, blueprints, and project documentation.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality work.
- Comfort working in active construction and data center environments.
- Ability to collaborate as part of a team while maintaining productivity independently.
Responsibilities
- Install and support structured cabling systems, including single-mode and multi-mode fiber optic cabling.
- Install cable pathways, ladder racks, fiber trays, and supporting infrastructure.
- Perform rack-and-stack activities and route cables within data center environments.
- Read and interpret blueprints, cable schedules, and network diagrams.
- Complete work according to project schedules and quality standards.
- Assist with fiber termination, testing, and troubleshooting.
- Use testing equipment such as OTDRs, power meters, and visual fault locators (VFLs).
- Identify and help resolve connectivity and cabling issues.
- Maintain cable labeling, management, and documentation standards.
- Support quality control to ensure installations meet project specifications.
- Follow OSHA and site-specific safety requirements, use proper PPE, identify job-site hazards, and assist with corrective actions.
- Maintain installation records and test documentation, complete daily reports and progress updates, and assist with project closeout and as-built documentation.
Benefits
- Per diem is available for qualified travelers.
- If eligible, benefits for this temporary role may include medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- If eligible, benefits may include Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage.
- If eligible, benefits may include a 401(k) Retirement Plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions.
- If eligible, benefits may include voluntary life insurance and AD&D coverage for the employee and dependents.
- If eligible, benefits may include short- and long-term disability.
- If eligible, benefits may include a Health Spending Account (HSA).
- If eligible, benefits may include transportation benefits.
- If eligible, benefits may include an Employee Assistance Program.
- If eligible, benefits may include time off or leave, such as PTO, vacation, or sick leave.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
