Data Center Technician

Description

• Installation / 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.
• Reports to Operations Manager and takes daily directions from Technician, Technician II, Lead Technicians, Senior Technicians, and Advanced Senior Technicians.
• Capable of maintaining orderly paperwork, capable of running service jobs.
• Possess skill to layout MDF and IDF closets, dress all types of cable, and perform all types of terminations.
• Capable of working in Data Centers.
• Install ladder racking and seismic bracing both above and under raised floor.
• Basic understanding of both copper and fiber cable testing and troubleshooting.
• Read and understand blueprints and design documents.
• Dress and fuse fiber trunks for splicing.
• Fusion splice including ribbon / single OSP / ISP.
• Install, connect, and decommission network equipment.
• Operate DSX 5000 tester / OTDR Tester, program testers, download test results to Link Ware / Link Ware Live.
• Verify, save, and submit test results to customer.
• Create mass labels and apply per portmap.
• Differentiate live cables from decommissioned cables.
• Copper testing and troubleshooting.
• Conduct service swaps of live networking devices.
• Understand "FIM" database and operate scanners.

• Fiber optic cable
• Rack and stack
• Cabling
• Data center
• Installation
• Cat6, Cat5

• Knowledge and use of basic telecom hand tools.
• Must understand customer service.
• Clear understanding of job safety requirements.
• Ability to read and understand floor plans.
• Familiarity with wiring schemes and wiring testing.
• Ability to pull all types of low voltage cable.
• Capable of performing field terminations and labeling.
• Experienced with copper and fiber cable testing.
• Competent in installing ladder racking and seismic bracing.
• Experienced with DSX 5000 OTDR, Link Ware, and labeling tools.

Intermediate Level

Contract position based out of Sparks, NV.

Pay range: $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 specific to elections, plan, or program terms.

• 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 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)

Fully onsite position in Sparks, NV.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 11, 2026.

TEKsystems is an industry leader in full‑stack technology services, talent services, and real‑world application, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe, and Asia. As an Allegis Group company, TEKsystems partners in transformation to help clients activate ideas and solutions.

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.