Construction & Warehouse Workers Wanted - Data Center Technician

TEKsystems

Ridgeville (SC)

On-site

USD 27,552 - 28,929

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

TEKsystems in Ridgeville, SC is hiring entry-level Data Center Technicians to support critical infrastructure. This contract role offers $20.00–$21.00 per hour, paid hands-on training, and no prior data center or telecom experience required.

You'll learn structured cabling, rack and cabinet installation, and low-voltage systems while advancing within a growing technical trades path. Ideal candidates are dependable, physically capable, and eager to develop in a hands-on environment.

Qualifications

  • Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
  • Reliable attendance and punctuality.
  • Experience in physically demanding environments is a plus.
  • Ability to lift, carry, and move equipment as needed.
  • Comfort working on ladders and lifts.
  • Basic experience with hand tools.
  • Team-first mentality and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

  • Pulling and routing low-voltage network cabling.
  • Assisting with server rack assembly and installation.
  • Organizing, labeling, and documenting cables and equipment.
  • Supporting equipment installation projects.
  • Learning industry standards and data center best practices.
  • Using hand tools and equipment safely on job sites.

Skills

Strong work ethic
Reliable attendance
Physically demanding environments
Lift and move equipment
Ladders and lifts
Hand tools
Team-first attitude

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Launch Your Career in Tech & Skilled Trades *Construction & Warehouse Workers Wanted - Data Center Technician*

$20/Hour | No Experience Required | Paid Hands-On Training | Long-Term Career Growth

Looking for more than just another job? This is your opportunity to break into the fast-growing data center industry and learn valuable trade skills that can lead to higher-paying technical careers.

We're hiring motivated, dependable individuals who enjoy hands-on work and want to build a long-term career. No data center or telecom experience is required. If you've worked in construction, warehouse operations, manufacturing, landscaping, the military, or any physically active role, we'd love to talk with you.

Why Join Us?
  • No experience required - we'll train you
  • Start building in-demand technical skills from day one
  • Long-term opportunity with room for advancement
  • Work alongside experienced technicians and learn a specialized trade
  • Potential for permanent employment and career progression
  • Clear path to Lead Technician and leadership roles
What You'll Do

As an Entry-Level Data Center Technician, you'll work with a team supporting critical technology infrastructure. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Pulling and routing low-voltage network cabling
  • Assisting with server rack assembly and installation
  • Organizing, labeling, and documenting cables and equipment
  • Supporting equipment installation projects
  • Learning industry standards and data center best practices
  • Using hand tools and equipment safely on job sites

Every day provides new hands-on learning opportunities and real-world experience.

What We're Looking For We're more interested in your attitude, work ethic, and reliability than your experience.
Ideal candidates have:
  • A strong work ethic and willingness to learn
  • Reliable attendance and punctuality
  • Experience in physically demanding environments
  • Ability to lift, carry, and move equipment as needed
  • Comfort working on ladders and lifts
  • Basic experience with hand tools
  • A team-first mentality and positive attitude
Bonus Points For:
  • Construction experience
  • Military experience
  • Electrical experience
  • Warehouse or manufacturing experience
  • Telecommunications or low-voltage exposure
Career Growth Opportunities

This isn't just a temporary job.

Many technicians start at Level 1 and progress into:

  • Data Center Technician II
  • Lead Technician
  • Site Lead
  • Project Coordinator
  • Project Manager
Skills You'll Learn
  • Structured cabling
  • Fiber and copper installation
  • Low-voltage systems
  • Rack and cabinet installation
  • Cable management
  • Data center operations
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Industry safety standards
This Role Is Perfect For Someone Who...
  • Wants to enter the technology industry without a degree
  • Enjoys working with their hands
  • Likes being active instead of sitting behind a desk
  • Wants a stable career with advancement opportunities
  • Takes pride in doing quality work
  • Is dependable and ready to learn

Ready to build a career instead of just finding your next job?

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Ridgeville, SC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.00/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 Ridgeville,SC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 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.

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