Data Center Technician I

Description
As a Data Center Technician at a major client you serve as one of many primary resolvers for your support team skilled at troubleshooting and resolving complex hardware infrastructure issues. You support and share knowledge of these technologies with team members. You possess basic to intermediate system administration skills and work autonomously to resolve server issues. You understand all aspects of the equipment you support. You know how to take direction when given paying attention to all details involved. You work well with a team. You are receptive to feedback and able to adjust performance and behavior as required for the position.

Job Requirements and Working Conditions:

Basic Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1-3 years of experience in data center operations or related technical field
- Basic networking knowledge and understanding of TCP/IP

Physical Environment and Safety Protocols:
- Must successfully pass through metal detection equipment daily
- Required to work in data center environments with variable temperature conditions
- Temperature fluctuations dependent on seasonal changes and external weather conditions
- Work areas may contain environmental allergens and airborne particles including dust

Physical Requirements:
- Must successfully pass through metal detection equipment daily
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
- Standing/walking for extended periods
- Ability to climb ladders and work at heights
- Capability to work in various environmental conditions
- Temperature fluctuations dependent on seasonal changes and external weather conditions
- Work areas may contain environmental allergens and airborne particles including dust
- Ability to adapt to varying temperature conditions within the data center environment
- Ability to follow required security protocols including metal detection screening

Important Notice:
Candidates requiring reasonable accommodation should discuss their needs during the application process. All accommodation requests will be reviewed in accordance with applicable laws and company policies while ensuring essential job functions can be performed safely and effectively.

This position operates in a secure data center environment where certain working conditions are inherent to the role and essential to operations. These conditions cannot be modified without impacting core job functions.
Skills
data center, troubleshooting, tcp, GPU
Top Skills Details
data center,troubleshooting,tcp,GPU
Additional Skills & Qualifications
1. Dive Deep
DCO techs must understand power paths, cabling standards, hardware layouts, environmental telemetry, and root-cause behaviors. The job relies heavily on digging into rack-level problems, cabling issues, power anomalies, and equipment behavior at a detailed level.
2. Bias for Action
Data centers run 24/7 and SLA-driven. ISP-layer infrastructure issues-such as power faults, cabling failures, thermal excursions, or alarms-must be addressed quickly. Fast, decisive action prevents customer impact and keeps the facility stable.
3. Insist on the Highest Standards
ISP physical layer work (cabling, labeling, patching, rack power installs, inspections) requires precision, cleanliness, accuracy, and compliance. High standards ensure reliability, safety, and audit readiness across the data hall.
Experience Level
Entry Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Boardman, OR.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.50/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 Boardman,OR.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 7, 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.