Travel Data Center Technician

TEKsystems • Milwaukee, WI

2d • $40 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Data Center Travel Technician to support data center operations across multiple sites in the midwest region. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on technical work, working in different environments, and traveling—while still maintaining a reasonable work-life balance. Although travel is significant, technicians are typically home on weekends, with travel generally occurring during the workweek.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in a data center, IT hardware, or field technician role (or equivalent hands-on experience).
• Strong understanding of server hardware, cabling standards, and data center best practices.
• Ability to lift and move equipment (up to 50 lbs) and work in data center environments.
• Comfortable working independently while traveling.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, install, and decommission data center hardware (servers, racks, cabling, networking equipment).
• Perform break/fix, troubleshooting, and diagnostics on data center infrastructure.
• Execute physical layer work including racking, stacking, cable management, and labeling.
• Follow change management, safety, and security protocols across customer sites.
• Collaborate with remote teams, project managers, and on-site stakeholders.
• Accurately document work completed, issues encountered, and resolutions.
• Travel to data center locations across the U.S. as project needs require.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees