Data Center Cable Technician

TEKSYSTEMS INC.
Fort Wayne, IN, United States
1 day ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary to permanent
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Starter
Compensation
$45,760.0
Working hours
Shift work
Job source

Tech stack

Big Data Data Centers

Job description

  • Opportunity to gain experience in a large-scale data center environment
  • Contract-to-hire career path
  • Consistent overtime available with a 50-hour work week
  • Exposure to structured cabling, server cabinet installation, and critical infrastructure projects
  • Work alongside experienced technicians and industry professionals

Responsibilities

  • Pull and route copper and fiber cabling throughout the data center
  • Assist with installation of structured cabling systems
  • Build and install server racks and cabinets
  • Label, organize, and dress cables according to project standards
  • Utilize basic telecom hand tools to complete installations
  • Work on ladders and lifts while following site safety procedures
  • Support day-to-day data center build-out activities
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment

Requirements

  • 6+ months of commercial low-voltage experience within a large commercial construction or data center environment
  • Knowledge and experience using basic telecom hand tools
  • Strong work ethic and willingness to perform physically demanding work
  • Comfortable:
  • Climbing ladders throughout the day
  • Lifting and moving materials
  • Building server cabinets and racks
  • Pulling and routing cable
  • Reliable attendance and punctuality
  • Ability to obtain:
  • OSHA 10 Certification before starting
  • Lift Certification before starting

Preferred Qualifications - stand out if you have these!

  • Data center experience
  • Structured cabling experience
  • Cable pulling experience
  • Cat5/Cat6 installation experience
  • Punch-down and termination experience
  • OSP (Outside Plant) experience is not required but is considered a strong plus

Top Skills

  • Low Voltage
  • Structured Cabling
  • Cable Pulling
  • Cat5 / Cat6
  • Telecommunications
  • Data Center
  • Cable Installation
  • Punchdown
  • Fiber Optics
  • Telecom Hand Tools

If you’re looking to break into the data center industry and have at least six months of commercial low-voltage experience, this is an excellent opportunity to build valuable technical skills and grow your career.

Benefits & conditions

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/hr.

About the company

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.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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