Data Center Technician

TEKsystems; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

TEKsystems seeks a data center cabling technician for a contract position based in Pasco, WA. The role involves installing, maintaining, and decommissioning cabling infrastructure, including copper and fiber, with emphasis on safety and adherence to standards.

The candidate should have data center or telecom experience, be willing to obtain OSHA 10 and Scissor Lift certification, and be prepared for physical work onsite.

Qualifications

• Must be comfortable with heavy lifting, climbing ladders, and manual cabinet assembly.
• Experience in data center, cabling, telecom, or electrician apprentice roles is a plus.
• Low voltage experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and decommission data center network and cabling infrastructure.
• Perform cable routing, termination, splicing, labeling, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Install and support structured cabling systems and live service upgrades.
• Read blueprints and coordinate with teams, providing project status updates.
• Ensure safety, quality, and documentation standards; keep work areas organized.
• Complete physical tasks in data centers, including lifting equipment and pulling cable.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Physical labor

Willing to obtain OSHA 10 & Scissor-Li

Job description

Job Duties

• Install, maintain, and decommission data center network and cabling infrastructure, including copper and fiber systems
• Perform cable routing, termination, splicing, labeling, testing, and troubleshooting using industry-standard tools
• Install and support structured cabling systems such as ladder racking, seismic bracing, and live service upgrades
• Read blueprints and technical documentation; coordinate with teams and provide project status updates
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and documentation standards while maintaining organized work areas
• Complete physical tasks in data center environments, including lifting equipment, pulling cable, and climbing ladders

Qualifications

• Need to have a strong work ethic. This is physical work, up and down ladders, putting together server cabinets, and cabling, etc.
• Previous data center, cable technician, telecom, electrician apprentice candidates is a plus.
• Prefer cabling experience (coax, fiber, cat5, cat6, copper, punch downs, etc.) no license required.
• Low voltage experience is a big plus.
• Data Center/Construction site experience is a plus.
• Must have steel toed boots and some of your own hand tools.
• Must be willing to obtain OSHA 10 & Scissor Lift certification prior to starting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Pasco, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/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 Pasco, WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 13, 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.

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.