Entry Level/Lead Technician

TEKsystems

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are supporting a large‑scale hyperscale data center deployment requiring Entry‑Level Fiber Technicians and Lead Fiber Technicians. This project involves fiber installation, porting, testing, troubleshooting, and general data center infrastructure build‑out. The work does not include fiber splicing. The ideal candidates are hard‑working, mechanically inclined, safety‑conscious team players who take initiative and are eager to grow—not individuals who are only interested in basic patching work. For Entry-Level Fiber Technicians, the role involves pulling, routing, and securing fiber throughout the data center, assembling, stacking, and drilling equipment racks, scanning, labeling, and porting equipment, maintaining site cleanliness, and following all safety protocols. For Lead Fiber Technicians, the role involves leading fiber installation activities including pulling, routing, testing, and troubleshooting, performing fiber testing using OTDR and Fluke equipment, reviewing and managing cut sheets and project documentation, delegating work, overseeing technicians, ensuring productivity, performing QC/QA, site documentation, and progress reporting, and interfacing with customers to provide daily updates, photos, and reports.

Requirements

Experience working in physically demanding environments (construction, trades, military, or similar)
Comfortable working on ladders and scissor lifts during extended shifts
Strong work ethic with a positive, coachable attitude
Reliable attendance and punctuality
Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn
2+ years of experience leading data center fiber projects
Experience in fiber testing, troubleshooting, and documentation
Experience managing teams and directing installation activities
Customer‑facing experience and professional communication skills
Proven reliability, leadership ability, and attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Hands-on electrical or military experience is highly valued
Safety‑conscious and proactive
Mechanically inclined problem‑solver
Strong team player with leadership potential
Honest, dependable, and motivated to grow
Comfortable working long hours in a fast‑paced data center environment

Responsibilities

Pull, route, and secure fiber throughout the data center
Assemble, stack, and drill equipment racks
Scan, label, and port equipment
Maintain site cleanliness and follow all safety protocols
Lead fiber installation activities including pulling, routing, testing, and troubleshooting
Perform fiber testing using OTDR and Fluke equipment
Review and manage cut sheets and project documentation
Delegate work, oversee technicians, and ensure productivity
Perform QC/QA, site documentation, and progress reporting
Interface with customers and provide daily updates, photos, and reports