Data Center Technician

TEKsystems; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

TEKsystems in Meridian, MS is seeking a Communications Technician I for a contract-to-hire position onsite. You will install outlets, run and manage low-voltage cabling, and support data-center infrastructure while adhering to safety and quality standards.

The role requires hands-on experience with fiber cabling, proper termination, and using a Fluke tester. Compensation starts at $22.00 per hour with eligibility for benefits after conversion.

Qualifications

• Experience with pulling and/or terminating fiber cabling.
• Experience working in a commercial environment. Data center is preferred.
• Experience using a Fluke Tester

Responsibilities

• Install a work area outlet for floor, modular furniture and wall outlets.
• Drop cable down a wall using fish tape or other method.
• Route cable through modular furniture and 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.
• Build closets (Mount and install backboards, cross connects, racks, patch panels, fiber optic and hardware).
• Install grounding for racks, equipment and cable as required.
• Terminate low-voltage devices.
• Complete IES COMMERCIAL paperwork accurately and on time (timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, tool transfers and others as required).
• Adheres to and participate in all Company, customer and industry quality and safety standards and regulations.

Skills

Data center

Cable

Cat 5

Cat 6

Conveyance

IT support

Tools

Fluke Tester

Job description

• Experience with pulling and/or terminating fiber cabling.
• Experience working in a commercial environment. Data center is preferred.
• Experience using a Fluke Tester

Top Skills' Details

• Experience with pulling and/or terminating fiber cabling.
• Experience working in a commercial environment. Data center is preferred.
• Experience using a Fluke Tester

Job Description

• The Communications Technician I will install a work area outlet for floor (i.e. monument), modular furniture (i.e. surface mount box) and wall (i.e. box eliminator).
• Drop cable down a wall using fish tape or other method.
• Route cable through modular furniture. 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.
• Build closets (Mount and install backboards, cross connects, racks, patch panels, fiber optic and hardware).
• Install grounding for racks, equipment and cable as required.
• Terminate low-voltage devices.
• Fully complete all IES COMMERCIAL paperwork accurately and on time (timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, tool transfers and others as required).
• Adheres to and participate in all Company, customer and industry quality and safety standards and regulations.
• The Communications Technician I will complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Data center, cable, cat 5, cat 6, conveyance, it support

Top Skills Details

Data center,cable,cat 5,cat 6,conveyance

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Launching phase 1 of largest Data Center Project

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Meridian, MS.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Meridian,MS.

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

Were 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

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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