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Data Center Techncician

TEKsystems
$20.00 - $23.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Ohio, Westerville
May 06, 2025
Company Overview: Our company is a leading technology infrastructure services provider, enabling mission-critical data center infrastructure for the world's technology leaders. Catering to a broad spectrum of technology and client requirements, our 1200+ skilled technicians deliver over 1000 projects annually across data center markets in the US and APAC. Our company has proven success in deploying next-generation infrastructure technologies across the data center lifecycle, from design & planning, install & build through Day 2 maintenance, technology upgrades & retrofits, including delivering the latest wave of AI/ML platforms. Job Description: Our current need is Data Center Technicians to install cable and fiber at data centers. The role involves installing cabinets, cable trays, ladder racks, fiber runners, containment, and trunks. Candidates must have proof of experience in these areas for the installer levels. This is a contract to hire position. There is a drug & BG check involved with the onboarding for this position. Responsibilities: * Installation and decommissioning of network and cabling infrastructure in a Data Center environment. * Deliver sustainable and repeatable solutions and processes, always with an eye on improvement. * Provide structured feedback on project progress to stakeholders. * Exhibit quality workmanship on all work and maintain Data Center cleanliness. * Follow all production, safety, and quality standards, codes, and industry best practices. * Collaborate with various stakeholders to remove project obstacles. * Read and comprehend blueprints and building documentation/redline work. * Broad understanding of Data Center infrastructure technologies. Skills and Qualifications: * Knowledge and use of basic telecom hand tools. * Clear understanding of customer service and job safety requirements. * Ability to read and understand floor plans/blueprints. * Familiarity with wiring schemes and wiring testing. * Capability to pull all types of low voltage cable and perform field terminations and labeling. * Ability to layout MDF and IDF closets, dress all types of cable, and perform all types of terminations. * Experience working in Data Centers. * Ability to install ladder racking and seismic bracing both above and under raised floors. * Basic understanding of both copper and fiber cable testing and troubleshooting. * Ability to dress and furcate fiber trunks for splicing. * Fusion splicing including Ribbon/Single OSP/ISP. * Installation, connection, and decommissioning of network equipment. * Operation of DSX 5000 tester/OTDR Tester. * Programming testers and downloading test results to Linkware/Linkware Live. * Creating mass labels and applying them per Portmap. * Differentiating live cables from decom cables. * Copper testing and troubleshooting. * Conducting service swaps of live networking devices. * Understanding "FIM" database and operating scanners. Additional Skills & Qualifications: * Strong work ethic and willingness to learn. * Familiarity with data center procedures (physical security, decommissioning, logistics, etc.) is preferred. * Ability to communicate effectively with verbal, written, visual, and listening skills. * Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate required equipment and technical instruments. * Ability to lift and carry heavy equipment, up to 50 pounds. * Ability to pull cables and climb ladders, working on raised platforms. Pay rate: Dependent on level of previous experience as well as time within the field. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * 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) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Westerville,OH. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 20, 2025. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.