Entry-Level Data Center Technician (Construction-Site) at TEKsystems

We have multiple needs open for Data Center Technicians. These Technicians will be doing IT cabling on a grand scale. We have an exclusive contract to build the cable infrastructure for one of the largest Data Centers Locally. We have openings for entry-level technicians and up!

Your role will be to assist the higher-level techs and the team leads in building out the infrastructure including pulling cable, pulling fiber, learning color codes, learning how to punch down and terminate cable & fiber, installing cable trays and pathways, and building server racks, and assisting with electronic security installation.

Role Responsibilities:

1. Assist with running, terminating, and installing IT cabling (Cat5, Cat6, Coaxial, and Fiber Optics)

2. Install grounding for server racks, equipment, and cable as required. (heavy Cisco environment)

3. Perform fire-stopping procedures on firewalls, install sleeves, and on low-voltage devices

4. Terminate low-voltage devices and IT hardware. (Cameras, servers, switches, etc.)

5. Follow blueprints precisely to ensure the work is being carried out correctly.

6. Fully complete all paperwork accurately and on time (timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, tool transfers, and others as required).

7. Adhere to and participate in all company, customer, and industry quality and safety standards and regulations.

8. Other responsibilities as assigned.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Punctual and team player, able to be flexible on hours. We are looking for candidates who don't mind working with their hands and who know how to use basic and/or power tools.

Opportunity Value:

This is a great opportunity to get into the telecommunications field and learn the trade with little to no prior experience in the industry. This is an opportunity as well to advance your career in the data center/telecom industry.

Work Environment:

You will be working in a large Data Center, which is similar to a warehouse but it will house thousands of IT devices like servers, routers, switches, and data-baring devices. Typically these locations are constantly under construction of some form. There is a strong probability that you will have to work on heights at some point. Need to be able to handle a little organization. Candidates must be comfortable wearing PPE (steel toe boots, vest, hard hat, goggles/glasses, and gloves)

• 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.