Data Center Technician
About The Position
TEKsystems is seeking an entry-level Fiber Optic Data Center Technician for a large-scale data center infrastructure project. The role is travel-based, with the project located in Temple, Texas; the posting also describes the position as a contract based out of Austin, Texas and fully onsite in Austin. Technicians install, test, troubleshoot, label, and document fiber infrastructure in MDF/IDF environments and support network connectivity deployments. The role requires working independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment. The pay range is $38.00–$42.00 per hour. A per diem of $161 per day is provided for food and lodging for days worked, and overtime hours are compensated at twice the regular pay rate. This is a contract position. Benefits for eligible employees in this temporary role 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
- Experience working with fiber-optic patch panels.
- Strong understanding of network connectivity and troubleshooting.
- Knowledge of fiber optics, fiber terminations, LC connectors, patch panels, structured cabling, Cat5e/Cat6 cabling, fiber-testing equipment, and cable labeling and documentation.
Nice To Haves
- Experience using Meta data center tools: MyPatch, SURF, and Elevation.
- Previous data center deployment or operations experience.
- Experience with fiber cleaning, polishing, and certification testing.
Responsibilities
- Install, terminate, and manage fiber-optic cabling in MDF and IDF closets.
- Terminate and test fiber using LC connectors.
- Troubleshoot connectivity issues using OTDR, VFL, Fluke testers, and other fiber-testing equipment.
- Verify fiber connectivity and ensure network links are operational.
- Accurately label and document fiber runs in asset-management and infrastructure databases.
- Clean, inspect, and polish fiber connections.
- Support network infrastructure installations involving interconnected devices and appliances.
- Follow data center standards, safety procedures, and quality guidelines.
Benefits
- Per diem of $161 per day for food and lodging, paid for days worked.
- Overtime compensated at twice the regular pay rate.
- Eligible benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Eligible benefits may include critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available.
- Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for the employee and dependents.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Health Spending Account (HSA).
- Transportation benefits.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Time off or leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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