Data Center Technician

TEKsystems; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a Data Center Technician in West Des Moines, IA, to support critical IT infrastructure. You will install, configure, and maintain hardware, perform rack-and-stack tasks, cabling, and ensure safety and change-management compliance.

The position requires at least 1 year of IT hardware experience, basic server and networking knowledge, and flexibility to work non-standard hours. You will collaborate with a team to ensure timely deployments and maintenance with a focus on

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of IT hardware support experience.
• Basic knowledge of hardware, servers, storage, and networking.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Willingness to work flexible hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong communication, reliability, and punctuality.
• Willingness to learn in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, stage, install, and configure hardware including servers, racks, and switches.
• Perform rack-and-stack deployments and cabling with proper labeling and grounding.
• Conduct post-installation quality checks for proper installation.
• Diagnose hardware issues and replace defective components.
• Support hardware refreshes and OS rebuilds as needed.
• Document and escalate incidents according to processes.
• Ensure safety, change-management, and operational procedures are followed.
• Collaborate with the team to complete deployments on time.

Skills

IT hardware experience

Server hardware

Networking components

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cable management tools

Network switches

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Data Center Technician to support critical IT infrastructure operations within a fast-paced data center environment. This role is responsible for hardware deployments, rack-and-stack activities, cabling, troubleshooting, and equipment maintenance while ensuring adherence to operational and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, stage, install, and configure hardware including servers, racks, hard drives, switches, and related equipment.
• Perform rack-and-stack deployments, cabling, equipment labeling, and grounding according to established procedures and deployment standards.
• Conduct post-installation quality checks to verify hardware, cable management, and infrastructure are installed correctly.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot hardware issues, identify root causes, and replace defective components as needed.
• Support hardware refreshes and decommissioning activities, including memory upgrades and operating system rebuilds.
• Follow established processes to document, communicate, and elevate incidents to team leads.
• Maintain compliance with data center safety requirements, operational procedures, and change management processes.
• Collaborate effectively with team members to ensure timely completion of deployment and maintenance activities.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience supporting IT equipment, technology infrastructure, or related hardware environments.
• Basic knowledge of computer hardware, servers, storage devices, and networking components.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including non-standard business hours, weekends, and holidays when required.
• Strong communication skills, reliability, and punctuality.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic operational environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous data center experience.
• Experience with rack-and-stack deployments, structured cabling, and hardware installations.
• Exposure to data center operations, server troubleshooting, or infrastructure support environments.

Key Skills

• Data Center Operations
• Rack & Stack
• Structured Cabling
• Hardware Installation
• Hardware Troubleshooting
• Server Support
• Cable Management
• Incident Escalation
• Technical Support

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is hands‑on, dependable, and detail‑oriented with a strong work ethic and a willingness to work flexible schedules. Successful candidates enjoy working with technology, following established procedures, and supporting mission‑critical infrastructure in a team‑oriented environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of West Des Moines, IA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $24.00/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&DD 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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of West Des Moines, IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in West Des Moines,IA.

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. Were 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. Were strategic thinkers, hands‑on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were 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.
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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.