Data Center Technician - TEKsystems

Job Title: Level 3 Data Center Technician

Location: Goodyear and Downtown Phoenix (near the airport)

Job Description: We are seeking a skilled L3 Data Center Technician with a minimum of 2 years of dedicated data center experience. The successful candidate will be responsible for troubleshooting large GPU deployments within an enterprise data center environment. Flexibility to work at both Goodyear and Downtown Phoenix sites is required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Remove network cables as part of data center decommissioning.
• Run, label, and stage power and networking cables.
• Follow procedures for preparing, installing, performing diagnostics, troubleshooting, replacing, and/or decommissioning equipment with guidance from Data Center Technician Leads.
• Prepare, stage, set up, and perform basic startups and shutdowns for hardware following written instructions, checklists, guides, and standard procedures.
• Conduct physical audits of data center assets.
• Monitor systems for equipment failure or performance errors.
• Respond to program error messages by identifying and correcting problems or terminating the program.
• Assist programmers and systems analysts in testing and debugging new programs.
• Operate spreadsheet programs and other software to load, manipulate data, and produce reports.

Top Skills - Must Haves:

• Data center experience
• Cable management
• Hardware knowledge

Top Skills’ Details:

1. 3+ years of data center technician experience (break/fix, deployment, troubleshooting).
2. GPU deployment experience (highly desirable but not required).
3. IT skills with a network/systems background.

Secondary Skills - Nice to Haves:

• Additional IT certifications or training.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of computer hardware, servers, and components.
• Basic understanding of MS Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Flexibility to work non-standard business hours, including weekends and/or holidays.
• Associate’s degree in computer programming or equivalent training preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and customer service orientation.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Candidates must be open to working at both Goodyear and Downtown Phoenix sites.
• Some roles may require night shifts, which come with a 10% shift differential.

Work Environment:

• Data center environment with limited oversight from full-time employees (FTEs).
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required and provided, including composite-toed boots (reimbursed up to $100), high-visibility vests, safety glasses, cut-resistant gloves, and ear protection.
• Some sites are under construction and may require additional PPE, such as hard hats.

Benefits:

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

About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.