Entry Level Datacenter Technician

TEKsystems•Altoona, IA

20d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

TEKsystems is hiring an entry-level Data Center Technician for an onsite role based in Altoona, Iowa. The assignment begins with a four-month contract-to-hire placement on a large data center construction project, with plans to transition to long-term projects in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. No data center experience is required; hands-on backgrounds such as construction, warehouse operations, manufacturing, general labor, landscaping, mechanical trades, electrical helper work, or military service are encouraged. The role provides on-the-job experience in data center infrastructure, structured cabling, fiber optics, telecommunications, and low-voltage systems, with potential for continued project placement, advancement, and future travel assignments. The technician will support experienced workers with cable routing, equipment installation, cable support systems, terminations, labeling, and other telecommunications and low-voltage installation work. The position is based at an active data center construction site and involves physically demanding tasks, including working at heights and on ladders. The schedule is Monday through Friday on day shift, typically within the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The posted pay range is $20.00–$22.00 per hour; the opening summary also mentions $18–$22 per hour. Overtime opportunities are noted. Paid housing and daily per diem are described for travel assignments. 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; transportation benefits; an employee assistance program; and time off or leave such as PTO, vacation, or sick leave. Eligibility and plan terms apply.

Requirements

Experience in construction, warehouse, manufacturing, or another hands-on environment.
Comfort using basic hand tools.
Strong work ethic and reliable attendance.
Ability to take direction and learn quickly.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Comfort working in active construction environments.
Willingness to relocate to Altoona, Iowa, and later transition to Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Nice To Haves

Cable-pulling experience.
Telecommunications experience.
Fiber-optics experience.
Low-voltage experience.
Electrical helper experience.
Rack-and-stack experience.
Blueprint-reading experience.

Responsibilities

Pull and route fiber-optic and network cables.
Install cable trays, J-hooks, and other cable support systems.
Install rack-and-stack equipment.
Assist with cable terminations and labeling.
Use hand tools and power tools safely.
Read blueprints and installation drawings.
Support telecommunications and low-voltage installations.
Work alongside experienced technicians on large-scale data center projects.

Benefits

Paid housing and daily per diem when assigned to future travel projects.
Overtime opportunities.
If eligible, medical, dental, and vision coverage.
If eligible, critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage.
If eligible, a 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions.
If eligible, voluntary life and AD&D insurance for employees and dependents.
If eligible, short- and long-term disability coverage.
If eligible, a health spending account (HSA).
If eligible, transportation benefits.
If eligible, an employee assistance program.
If eligible, time off or leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave.
Career growth, advancement, and potential continued project placement.