Data Center Technician Trainer

Description
Supporting a large-scale, multi-year workforce development program expanding data center footprint. As part of this initiative, we are hiring Associate Technical Trainers to help train the next generation of skilled technicians entering the data center and telecom industry.
This role is ideal for hands-on technical professionals who enjoy mentoring, teaching, and working directly with people, and who are interested in transitioning from field work into a training-focused career path.

What You'll Do

As an Associate Technical Trainer, you will deliver instructor-led technical training to entry-level technicians in a structured classroom and lab environment. Training focuses primarily on telecom fundamentals, structured cabling (fiber and copper), safety, and hands-on technical skills.
Key responsibilities include:

• Leading classroom sessions for 24-30 adult learners
• Delivering a mix of lecture-based instruction and hands-on lab training
• Teaching pre-built curriculum focused on telecom and data center infrastructure
• Breaking down technical concepts for learners with little to no prior experience
• Coaching and supporting trainees to ensure learning outcomes and safety standards are met
• Partnering with a Senior Trainer in a co-delivery training model
• Managing classroom flow, learner engagement, and supervision
• Preparing training labs, tools, and equipment
• Completing training documentation such as assessments, grading, and reporting
• Providing feedback to program leadership to support continuous improvement

This role is 75%+ hands-on instruction and requires daily interaction with learners.

Who This Role Is For

This position is well-suited for candidates coming from hands-on technical or trade environments who have experience teaching, mentoring, or guiding others-formally or informally.
Relevant backgrounds include:

• Telecom or low-voltage technicians
• Structured cabling or fiber technicians
• Electrical or construction professionals
• Field technicians or field leads
• Military technical or communications roles

Prior data center experience is not required. Candidates with transferable technical skills and a willingness to learn data center-specific concepts are strongly encouraged to apply.

Required Qualifications

• 3-6 years of hands-on technical experience in telecom, cabling, electrical, construction, or similar fields
• Exposure to structured cabling (fiber and/or copper)
• Experience explaining or teaching technical concepts (mentoring, onboarding, field leadership, etc.)
• Comfort speaking in front of groups and leading classroom sessions
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong focus on safety, coaching, and hands-on learning
• Ability to manage a classroom environment and supervise learners
• Willingness to work 100% onsite in a classroom/lab setting

Nice-to-Have Skills

• BICSI certification (or willingness to obtain in the future)
• Learning Management System (LMS) exposure
• Instructional design or training development experience
• Data center exposure
• Bilingual skills

Program Stability & Growth

This role is structured in 90-day contract increments, but it is part of a 2+ year initiative expected to train approximately 20,000 technicians over time. Strong performers are frequently extended and may remain embedded in the program long term.
This program offers:

• Consistent renewal potential aligned to program growth
• Long-term runway within a multi-year initiative
• Clear progression into Senior Trainer, SME, or leadership roles
• Exposure to enterprise-scale, next-generation infrastructure environments

Work Environment

• 100% onsite, classroom and lab setting
• Structured weekday training schedule
• High-volume, standardized training program
• Collaborative team environment with paired trainers

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Columbus, OH.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $27.00/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 Columbus,OH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 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.

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: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.