Data Center Technician- 8 Week Assignment

TEKsystems; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem $161/day for food and lodging

Job summary

TEKsystems seeks Datacenter Technicians for an 8-week contract in Austin, TX, focused on MDF/IDF closets, patch panels, and fiber LC termination. You will label cables, verify connectivity, and use tools like Mypatch, surf, and elevation.

Required are fiber patch panel experience and solid networking skills. Per diem applies for food and lodging; OT hours are paid at 2x. This fully onsite role offers a fast-ground deployment for immediate impact.

Qualifications

• Fiber patch panel experience and solid networking experience.
• Experience with fiber patch panels and connectivity.
• Familiarity with Mypatch, surf, and elevation tools.

Responsibilities

• Terminate patch panels with fiber LC connectors.
• Label cables and ensure labels are in the FIM database.
• Troubleshoot fiber connectivity and lights (OTDR/VFL/Fluke).
• Ensure connectivity across connected devices.

Skills

Fiber

Patch Panels

Fiber optic

Cat6

Cabling

Splicing

Tools

Mypatch

surf

elevation

Job description

8 week Data Center Opportunity Located in Temple, TX- Will get stipend for food and lodging

We need Datacenter Technicians that have worked within MDF/IDF closets terminating patch panels with fiber LC connectors, ensuring the connectivity(lights are blinking), troubleshooting if the lights don't blink(OTDR/ VFL/Fluke), and label the cable and ensure the proper label is in the FIM database. The fibers could connect to multiple appliances so understanding of connectivity is very important. We are looking for people that can hit the ground running and have done this type of work in the past. Main two things they need is experience with Fiber patch panel and solid networking experience.

If they have used meta's softward/database that is a huge plus- Mypatch, surf and elevation

If they have worked at Meta in the past 6 months, they cannot go back. They also are not allowed to poach from other contractors on site.

Perdiem is $161/dy for food and lodging and will be paid for every day they work 7 days a week.

They will recieve 2x for OT hours instead of 1.5x

Skills

Fiber, Patch Panels, Fiber optic, Cat6, Cabling, Splicing

Top Skills Details

Fiber,Patch Panels,Fiber optic

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Cleaning and polishing fiber

Terminating LC connectors

Using fiber testing equipment

Mypatch, surf and elevation are the meta tools they use for this job, it would be a slam dunk if they have used them.

Experience Level

Entry Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Austin, TX.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $42.00/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 Nov 18, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Austin,TX.

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.

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.