Entry Level Data Center Technician

TEKsystems

5d•$19 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Our client has multiple openings for entry-level technicians eager to learn a new trade: Structured Cabling. If you have experience working with your hands—whether in landscaping, construction, general labor, or material handling—this is your chance to transition into a growing technical field. You’ll assist senior technicians and team leads in building out network infrastructure, including: ✅ Pulling cable and fiber ✅ Learning color codes ✅ Punching down and terminating fiber ✅ Installing cable trays and pathways ✅ Building server racks This is a great opportunity for candidates looking to start a career in structured cabling and data center infrastructure.

Requirements

Basic knowledge or willingness to learn: CAT5/CAT6 cabling, telecommunications, punch-down, terminations, cable trays
Comfortable working with tools and performing physical tasks
Punctual, reliable, and a team player
Flexible with hours; may work 10-hour days if needed

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience in landscaping, general labor, material handling, or construction
Trade school graduates seeking practical experience

Responsibilities

Drop cable down walls using fish tape or other methods; route cable through data centers
Perform pre-termination procedures: organize, dress, and label cables; determine length and slack
Suspend and support cable using trays, J-hooks, D-rings, bridal rings, trapeze
Install grounding for racks, equipment, and cables
Perform fire-stopping procedures on firewalls; install sleeves and pull cable through penetrations
Terminate low-voltage devices
Follow prints and complete all required paperwork accurately and on time
Adhere to company, customer, and industry quality and safety standards
Other duties as assigned