Data Center Technician

Data Center Technician

Location: New Albany, OH
We are seeking skilled Data Center Technicians to support mission-critical data center environments by installing and decommissioning cable and fiber infrastructure. This role is ideal for hands-on technicians who take pride in quality workmanship, enjoy working in fast-paced environments, and want to contribute to large-scale data center operations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Installation and decommissioning of network and cabling infrastructure in a Data Center environment
• Deliver sustainable and repeatable solutions and processes, always with a focus on continuous improvement
• Provide structured feedback on project progress to stakeholders
• Exhibit high-quality workmanship on all tasks 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, building documentation, and redline work
• Demonstrate a broad understanding of data center infrastructure technologies

Skills

• Fiber optic cable
• Rack and stack
• Cabling
• Data center infrastructure
• Installation
• Racking
• Cat6 / Cat5

Top Skills

• Fiber optic cable
• Rack and stack
• Cabling
• Data center installation

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge and use of basic telecom hand tools
• Strong understanding of customer service fundamentals
• 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
• Capability to perform field terminations and labeling
• Reports to the Operations Manager and takes daily direction from Technicians, Technician II, Lead Technicians, Senior Technicians, and Advanced Senior Technicians
• Capable of maintaining orderly paperwork and running service jobs
• Ability to lay out MDF and IDF closets, dress all types of cable, and perform all types of terminations
• Experience working in data center environments
• Ability to install ladder racking and seismic bracing above and under raised floors
• Basic understanding of copper and fiber cable testing and troubleshooting
• Read and understand blueprints and design documents
• Dress and furcate fiber trunks for splicing
• Maintain orderly paperwork and run service work
• Perform fusion splicing including Ribbon, Single OSP, and ISP
• Install, connect, and decommission network equipment
• Operate DSX 5000 testers and OTDR testers
• Program testers
• Download test results to LinkWare / LinkWare Live
• Save, verify, and submit test results to customers
• Create mass labels and apply per port map
• Differentiate live cables from decommissioned cables
• Perform copper testing and troubleshooting
• Conduct service swaps of live networking devices
• Understand and operate within the FIM database
• Primarily walking, standing, and bending for extended periods, with some sitting
• Strong verbal, written, visual, and listening communication skills
• Manual dexterity to operate tools, equipment, and computer hardware
• Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 50 pounds
• Ability to pull cables
• Ability to climb ladders and work on raised platforms

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Fort Wayne, IN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $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 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 Fort Wayne,IN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 9, 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.

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.