Job DescriptionWe are hiring for entry level and above technicians who can be a part of the construction phase of Data Centers. You will assist the higher level techs and the team leads in building out the infrastructure to include: pulling cable, pulling fiber, learning color codes, learning how to punch down and terminate fiber, installing cable trays and pathways, and build server racks.
Skills Details
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. Fiber experience (Installing cable trays, pulling cable/fiber, punch down, termination)
2. Experience working with hand tools
3. Construction experience following blueprints, building, etc.
1. Drop cable down a wall using fish tape or other method. Route cable through data center. Perform pre-termination procedures: organize, form, dress cables and determine length, slack and label cables. Suspend and support cable correctly: Cable tray, J-hook, D-rings, Bridal rings, Trapeze.
2. Install grounding for racks, equipment and cable as required.
3. Perform fire-stopping procedures on fire walls, install sleeves, pull cable through sleeves and core penetration.
4. Terminate low-voltage devices.
5. Follow prints.
6. Adhere to and participate in all Company, customer and industry quality and safety standards and regulations.
7. Other responsibilities as assigned.
Additional Skills & QualificationsPunctual and team player, able to flexible on hours great opportunity to get into the telecommunication space and learn the trade with little to no background. This is a career changing role for someone. With this experience you can also become a Data Center technician.
Over 2.5 million square feet of data center space. This is an ongoing construction site.
Must be comfortable with heights. Pay; $20hr-$23hrOSP- Contractors will be required to work off blue prints, utilize hand and power tools to assemble and mount trays, server racks/closets, and also pulling fiberoptic cable from point a to point b.
- Drop cable down a wall using fish tape or other method. Route cable. Perform pre-termination procedures: organize, form, dress cables and determine length, slack and label cables. Suspend and support cable correctly: Cable tray, J-hook, D-rings, Bridal rings, Trapez
- Build out server rows (Mount and install backboards, cross connects, racks, patch panels, fiber optic and hardware). Install grounding for racks, equipment and cable as required.
- Perform fire-stopping procedures on fire walls, install sleeves, and pull cable through sleeves and core penetration.
- Will terminate low-voltage devices. All contractors will be trained on all of this
- We are looking for technicians who are excited about installing, running, terminating, fiber optic and copper cable for a large on-going initiative supporting one of the nation's largest technology companies in the US
- This is a huge ongoing construction site. There are a ton of different trades out onsite.
- Hours will vary depending based on where individuals are placed. Teams typically work 4-10hr days (M-TH) or 5-10hr days (M-F) with occasional OT (Potential Saturday work) Never on Sundays. Teams can start as early at 6am. This is daytime work.
- MUST SHOW UP ONTIME. If late they will send you home. ZERO TOLERANCE.
Tools required: Steel toe Boots, Basic hand tools is a plus, All other PEE will be provided, Hardhat, safety vest, glasses, etc.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sandston, VA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $23.00 - $24.00/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 TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Sandston,VA.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Jul 23, 2026.
About TEKsystemsWe'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.
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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.
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