Data Center Technician

TEKsystems; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & Vision

Critical Illness & Accident

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability (Short & Long-term)

Health Savings Account

Transportation Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation / Sick Leave

Job summary

TEKsystems in West Des Moines, IA is seeking a Data Center Technician for a full-time, contract-to-hire role onsite in a large-scale data center environment.

You will handle structured cabling (Cat5e/6, fiber), rack-and-stack servers and network gear, test connectivity, and support hardware deployments with meticulous cable management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of experience in structured cabling, telecommunications, or data center environments.
• Experience with rack and stack of IT hardware (servers, network gear, PDUs, etc.).
• Familiarity with cable testing tools and cable certification processes.

Responsibilities

• Install, label, and test copper and fiber optic cabling (Cat5e, Cat6, SM/MM fiber).
• Terminate and test patch panels, jacks, connectors, and structured wiring.
• Perform rack and stack of servers, network switches, PDUs, and related hardware.
• Route cabling through ceilings, raised floors, ladder racks, trays, and structured pathways.
• Execute precise cable management and maintain neat, organized racks.

Skills

Structured cabling

Rack and stack IT hardware

Cable testing tools

Cable certification processes

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Data Center Technician

Location: Onsite - Data Center Environment

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

Our client is seeking to hire Data Center Cable Technicians to support missioncritical operations in a large-scale data center environment. This role focuses on structured cabling, rackandstack work, hardware installation, and connectivity troubleshooting. Ideal candidates thrive in handson technical environments and have strong attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, label, and test copper and fiber optic cabling (Cat5e, Cat6, SM/MM fiber).
• Terminate and test patch panels, jacks, connectors, and structured wiring.
• Perform rack and stack of servers, network switches, PDUs, and related hardware.
• Route cabling through ceilings, raised floors, ladder racks, trays, and structured pathways.
• Execute precise cable management and maintain neat, organized racks.
• Assist with hardware deployments, including server racking, circuit board installation, and tray builds.

Qualifications Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years of experience in structured cabling, telecommunications, or data center environments.
• Experience with rack and stack of IT hardware (servers, network gear, PDUs, etc.).
• Familiarity with cable testing tools and cable certification processes.

Job Type & Location: This is a Contract to Hire position based out of West Des Moines, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $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 West Des Moines,IA.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Aug 12, 2026.

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 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 regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.