Data Center Technician

TEKsystems; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 57,859; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Short and long-term disability

Job summary

A technology services provider is seeking a Data Center Technician in Richmond, VA. This role involves hardware diagnostics, network repairs, and operational support. Candidates should have 1-4 years in data center operations and strong communication skills. Competitive hourly pay of $22.00 - $42.00, along with benefits such as medical and a 401(k) retirement plan, are offered.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of experience in data center or server operations.
• Basic knowledge of computer hardware, servers, and components.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostics and troubleshooting following standard procedures.
• Prepare, stage, and set up hardware according to instructions.
• Communicate and report incidents to appropriate leads.

Skills

Networking knowledge

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Ticketing systems

Monitoring tools

Job description

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Position Summary

We are looking for Data Center Technicians to join a rapidly expanding team. This position involves hardware and network diagnostics followed by physical repair and may include participation in an on-call rotation. All candidates should be willing to work both independently and with a team. Work prioritization, organizational skills, effective communication, and the ability to react quickly are critical to being successful. In addition to break/fix work candidates will install equipment/cables, create documentation, and fix complex problems within the Data Center Space.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares, stages, sets up, and performs startups and shutdowns (e.g., racks, hard drives, switches) according to specific instructions, checklists, guides, standard protocols, and emails.
• Performs post-execution quality checks and verifies that grounding, staging, labeling, and cabling are set up properly according to safety protocols, deployment standards, and planned Network Design Tasks (NDTs).
• Performs diagnostics and troubleshooting following standard procedures, quickly identifies the cause(s) of issues, and replaces faulty components.
• Decommissions hardware for simple changes and refreshes (e.g., memory upgrades, OS rebuilds) following standard procedures with minimal guidance.
• Follows procedures to communicate, report, and escalate incidents to appropriate Datacenter Technician Leads.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of experience in data center or server operations
• Basic knowledge of computer hardware, servers, and components
• Must have good networking knowledge
• Experience working as a cable technician, puller, or a warehouse environment
• Basic site setup following documented procedures (safety protocols, deployment standards, and planned Network Design Tasks (NDTs))
• Strong understanding of EHS principles and experience implementing safety programs in technical environments
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Certifications

• Experience with ticketing systems, monitoring tools, and asset management platforms
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $42.00/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 Richmond, VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 1, 2025.

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.