Data Center Technician
About The Position
TEKsystems is hiring Data Center Technicians for a client’s data center construction project in Red Oak, Texas. The project involves buildings with 10 total data halls and is expected to last 3–4 months, with a potential additional 3–4 months of work on building 12. A potential full-time offer may be considered based on performance. Technicians will install and organize fiber-optic and copper cabling, including backbone fiber, and may assist with testing and troubleshooting. The role is in a fast-paced construction and data center environment and requires extended shifts, currently on nights. Employees must arrive at the shuttle location by 6:15 p.m. and take transportation to the job site. This is a contract position and is fully onsite in Red Oak, Texas. The stated pay range is $20.00–$30.00 per hour. Individual compensation depends on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, and internal equity. For eligible temporary-role employees, 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 time off or leave.
Requirements
- Data center experience.
- Fiber-optic and copper installation experience.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced construction and data center environment.
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts, 6–7 days per week; the schedule is currently nights.
- OSHA 10 and scissor certifications are needed; candidates pay for these.
- Reliability, attendance, a strong work ethic, a team-oriented attitude, and a growth mindset.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with fiber and copper testing and troubleshooting, including Fluke and OTDR.
Responsibilities
- Pull and install fiber-optic cabling.
- Work with backbone fiber, including 288-count and 144-count fiber.
- Install and connect pre-terminated fiber into cassettes.
- Dress, label, and organize cables.
- Perform fiber and copper terminations.
- Assist with fiber testing and troubleshooting using Fluke and OTDR equipment.
- Follow data center standards and safety procedures.
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).
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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