Data Center Technician

Join a high-impact, rapid response team supporting the deployment of a new data center facility. This is a hands-on technical role requiring advanced troubleshooting, hardware expertise, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You'll be part of a specialized team responsible for building and maintaining critical infrastructure powering cutting-edge technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain data center operations to ensure uptime and reliability
• Diagnose and repair hardware and network issues
• Conduct root cause analysis of failures
• Assemble, install, and maintain server and networking equipment
• Develop scripts for hardware updates (Python, Bash, etc.)
• Maintain inventory and documentation
• Provide technical support and training to internal teams
• Participate in occasional travel to other data center sites as needed

Required Skills &

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of data center experience
• Strong computer hardware troubleshooting and repair skills
• Networking experience (Cisco IOS, Juniper JunOS)
• Scripting experience (Python, Bash, or similar)
• Linux OS proficiency
• Associate's degree or equivalent experience in IT
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in elevated locations
• Willingness to participate in on-call rotation and after-hours support
• Excellent time management, communication, and organizational skills

Work Environment & Perks:

• Be part of a new data center build with high visibility and strategic importance
• Work with advanced technologies including GPU clusters and enterprise-level infrastructure
• Travel support provided: lodging, transportation, and per diem
• Meals covered: breakfast and dinner; lunch provided onsite
• Opportunity to grow into long-term roles as the project expands

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $50.00/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:

• 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 Ellendale, ND.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 15, 2025.

TEKsystems 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.