Data Center Technician
TEKsystems•Austin, TX
•$28 - $28•Onsite
About The Position
The Data Center Technician role focuses on fiber installation, structured cabling, and data center construction. The technician installs, tests, troubleshoots, and documents fiber optic infrastructure while maintaining safety and quality standards. Work is fully on-site in Austin, Texas, in data center and construction-site settings. The position is contract-to-hire.
Requirements
- Fiber optic installation experience.
- Data center construction experience.
- Structured cabling experience with single-mode and multimode fiber.
- Ability to lift equipment, work in racks, and use ladders as required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in active data center environments.
- Knowledge of fiber testing and certification standards.
- Strong troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.
Responsibilities
- Install, terminate, splice, and test fiber optic cabling.
- Install cable pathways, ladder racks, fiber trays, and rack cabling.
- Read blueprints, cable schedules, and network diagrams.
- Use OTDRs, power meters, VFLs, and other testing equipment.
- Troubleshoot fiber connectivity issues and perform corrective actions.
- Maintain accurate labeling, cable management, and documentation.
- Submit daily progress reports, test results, and as-built documentation.
- Follow OSHA and site-specific safety requirements at all times.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage, if eligible.
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage, if eligible.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions, if eligible.
- Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance for the employee and dependents, if eligible.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage, if eligible.
- Health Spending Account (HSA), if eligible.
- Transportation benefits, if eligible.
- Employee Assistance Program, if eligible.
- Time off or leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave, if eligible.
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