Data Center IT Technician

TEKsystems; Ridgeville (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Transportation benefits

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

TEKsystems seeks Level 1 Technicians for a data center role in Ridgeville, SC. This is a Contract to Hire position with 10-hour outdoor days, requiring dependability and a strong work ethic.

Typical duties include pulling and routing cabling, assembling racks, labeling equipment, and supporting installation tasks under senior technicians. Pay is $20 per hour, with full benefits and onsite work only.

Qualifications

• Experience in physically demanding environments such as construction, trades, military or similar.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude, dependable attendance.
• Must be comfortable working outdoors on ladders and lifts.

Responsibilities

• Pull and route cabling throughout the data center.
• Assemble, stack, and drill racks.
• Scan, label and port equipment.
• Support general installation tasks as directed by experienced technicians.

Job description

We are hiring Level 1 Technicians who are trainable with experience working a physically demanding job in the past. Work ethic and attitude are the main thing they are looking for as they will be working at a data centre. Dependability and attendance are crucial as well. Must be able to work 10hr days outside in the heat and cold.

Key Responsibilities:

• Pull and route cabling throughout the data center
• Assemble, stack, and drill racks
• Scan, label and port equipment
• Support general installation tasks as directed by experienced technicians

Additional Required Attributes:

1. Experience working in physically demanding environments (construction, trades, military, or similar)
2. Strong work ethic and positive attitude
3. Reliable attendance history
4. Hands on electrical or military experience is highly valued
5. Must be able to work on ladders and lifts

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Ideal personality profile is a hard worker who wants to grow with an organization, who is honest, and reliable. There is a lot of growth opportunity and looking for people who want to be leaders.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 28, 2026.

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.

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.

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.