Data Center Technician

Description

Remove network cables as part of a datacenter decommission Run/Label/Stage Power & Networking Cables DBD removal only (does not perform any scanning)

Follows procedures for preparing, installing, performing diagnostics, troubleshooting, replacing, and/or decommissioning equipment with guidance from Datacenter Technician Leads

Prepares, stages, sets up, and performs basic startups and shutdowns for hardware following written instructions, checklists, guides, standard procedures, and with guidance from Datacenter Technician Leads

Physical audits of datacenter assets

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Basic knowledge of computer hardware, servers, and components
• Basic understanding of how to use Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate's degree in computer programming or equivalent training preferred
• 4+ years of DC experience required
• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills
• Basic ability to work independently and manage one’s time

Top Skills

• Data center
• Cable
• Cabling
• Hardware

Details

• Data center
• Cable
• Cabling
• Hardware

Additional Details

The main function of a Data Center Technician is to monitor software to process business, scientific, engineering, and other data according to operating instructions.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment in data center
• Monitor the system for equipment failure or errors in performance
• Respond to program error messages by finding and correcting problems or terminating the program
• Help programmers and systems analysts test and debug new programs
• Operate spreadsheet programs and other types of software to load and manipulate data and to produce reports

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in computer programming or equivalent training preferred
• 4+ years of DC experience required

Skills

• Data center
• Cable
• Cabling
• Hardware

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Recruiters please walk your candidates through the screening questions below and attach them to your subpacks
• What experience do you have working in a data center?
• What server configuration experience do you have? (Physical & virtual)
• What are the basic components of a computer/server?
• (motherboard, CPU, HDD, RAM, network card, fan, PSU)
• How would you handle the install of new equipment in a data center?
• (inventory materials, understand what needs to be installed and the correct way, verify installation is correct, update with results)
• How would you work on a task you did not know how to solve?
• (get clarification, search for any internal documentation on processes, ask for help from team/supervisor)
• Ethernet vs Fiber?
• (Ethernet is copper cable with lower bandwidth, fiber is light with very high bandwidth)
• Central & East Valley locations
• Team make-up 14 techs on A/B-side days (both leads will sit on days - one for each shift)
• 12 techs on A/B-side nights
• A Side days: Sun-Wed every other Wednesday, 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• B Side days: Wed-Sat every other Wednesday, 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• A Side nights: Sun-Wed every other Wednesday, 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM
• B Side nights: Wed-Sat every other Wednesday, 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM
• Experience Level Intermediate Level
• Job Type & Location
• This is a Contract position based out of Phoenix, AZ.
• Pay And Benefits
• The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $35.00/hr.
• Requirements
• 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)
• Workplace Type
• This is a fully onsite position in Phoenix,AZ.
• Application Deadline
• This position is anticipated to close on Jul 16, 2026.

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.

About 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.

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.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.