Overview
On Site
USD 20.00 - 25.00 per hour
Full Time
Skills
Break/Fix
Startups
Switches
Network Design
ROOT
Computer Hardware
Servers
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Excel
Testing
Debugging
Cabling
Issue Tracking
Taxes
Life Insurance
Information Assurance
Information Architecture
Impact Analysis
Collaboration
Partnership
Business Transformation
Law
Job Details
Description:
The Data Center Technician is responsible for preparing, staging, setting up, and performing startups and shutdowns of equipment (e.g., racks, hard drives, switches) following detailed instructions, checklists, and standard protocols. This includes performing post-execution quality checks to ensure proper grounding, staging, labeling, and cabling in accordance with safety standards and Network Design Tasks (NDTs). The technician will also perform diagnostics and troubleshooting, identify root causes of issues, and replace faulty components. Responsibilities include decommissioning hardware for simple changes and refreshes (e.g., memory upgrades, OS rebuilds) and escalating incidents to the appropriate Data Center Technician Leads as needed.
Requirements:
Responsibilities:
Skills:
Top Skills:
Additional Notes:
Experience Level:
Entry Level
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/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 Des Moines,IA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 6, 2025.
>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.
The Data Center Technician is responsible for preparing, staging, setting up, and performing startups and shutdowns of equipment (e.g., racks, hard drives, switches) following detailed instructions, checklists, and standard protocols. This includes performing post-execution quality checks to ensure proper grounding, staging, labeling, and cabling in accordance with safety standards and Network Design Tasks (NDTs). The technician will also perform diagnostics and troubleshooting, identify root causes of issues, and replace faulty components. Responsibilities include decommissioning hardware for simple changes and refreshes (e.g., memory upgrades, OS rebuilds) and escalating incidents to the appropriate Data Center Technician Leads as needed.
Requirements:
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
- Basic knowledge of computer hardware, servers, and components
- 1+ year of experience supporting IT equipment or related technology
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word)
- Flexibility to work non-standard hours, including weekends and holidays
- Previous data center experience is a plus
Responsibilities:
- Monitor systems for equipment failures or performance issues
- Respond to error messages by troubleshooting or terminating programs
- Assist programmers and analysts with testing and debugging
- Operate software tools to load/manipulate data and generate reports
Skills:
- Technician support
- Cabling, punch-downs, terminations
- Rack and stack
- Ticketing systems
Top Skills:
- Cabling
- Rack and stack
- Troubleshooting
- Ticketing system experience
Additional Notes:
- Must be comfortable with physical tasks, including lifting equipment and climbing ladders
Experience Level:
Entry Level
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/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 Des Moines,IA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 6, 2025.
>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.
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