Entry Level Data Center Technician

TEKsystems•Jeffersonville, OH

10d•$23 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Join a team supporting one of the world's largest hyperscale cloud computing environments. The Data Center Operations (DCO) Technician maintains the physical infrastructure behind large-scale cloud services. This hands-on role focuses on server hardware troubleshooting, break/fix repairs, infrastructure deployments, cabling, and data center operations in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment where uptime and reliability are essential. The position is a contract role based in Jeffersonville, Ohio and is fully onsite. It requires 12-hour shifts from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., following an alternating three-day/four-day schedule. Front-half days run Sunday through Tuesday or Wednesday; back-half days run Wednesday or Thursday through Saturday. The pay rate is $22.63 per hour. The anticipated application deadline is November 2, 2026. 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 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 terms may depend on job classification, length of employment, and plan or program terms.

Requirements

At least 1 year of hands-on hardware troubleshooting, break/fix, or technical support experience.
Experience building, repairing, upgrading, or troubleshooting computer systems, gaming PCs, workstations, or servers.
Basic understanding of computer hardware, server architecture, and networking fundamentals.
Experience troubleshooting hardware issues using structured problem-solving techniques.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively across teams.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and work on your feet for up to 12 hours in a data center environment.
Ability to lift and move server hardware and equipment as needed.
Ability to work required 12-hour shifts from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on an alternating three-day/four-day schedule.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair production server hardware using diagnostic tools and command-line utilities.
Perform break/fix work and replace failed components, including HDDs/SSDs, RAM, CPUs, power supplies, motherboards, NICs, fan assemblies, and other server components.
Conduct server commissioning, decommissioning, upgrades, and hardware refresh activities.
Install and deploy new server hardware through rack-and-stack operations.
Install, route, label, and maintain copper and fiber-optic cabling.
Troubleshoot physical network connectivity issues and perform cable tracing, validation, and physical-layer diagnostics.
Support patch panel, switch, and cross-connect installations while maintaining cable management standards.
Monitor system alerts and respond to hardware-related incidents.
Perform root cause analysis to identify and resolve recurring infrastructure issues.
Carry out scheduled maintenance and operational tasks across the data center environment.
Document work through ticketing systems and operational procedures.
Follow change management, escalation, and operational standards.
Assist with rack power installations and power-path verification.
Support low-voltage infrastructure activities.
Conduct routine inspections of racks, hardware, and supporting infrastructure.
Monitor airflow, temperature, and equipment health.
Maintain a safe, organized, and operationally excellent data center environment.