Data Center Technician I

TEK Systems; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a Data Center Technician for a contract role based in Madison, MS. You will troubleshoot and resolve hardware infrastructure issues, document solutions, and pass knowledge to junior staff while working with a remote-capable team.

The role requires basic to intermediate system administration skills, the ability to automate tasks with scripts, and to operate onsite with PPE. This onsite position offers standard benefits and the chance to lead small local projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in low-voltage cabling, telecom, data centers, construction, warehouse, manufacturing, or logistics.
• Ability to safely lift and move up to 35 lbs repeatedly.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb ladders for extended periods.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, diagrams, and SOPs.
• Comfortable working in varying temperatures and wearing required PPE.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Basic computer skills for documentation, ticketing, and inventory systems.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and meet operational deadlines.
• Ability to push, pull, and maneuver server racks, carts, and equipment safely as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Resolve most hardware infrastructure issues and document solutions.
• Create and maintain documentation on supported technologies.
• Pass down knowledge to junior staff and assist team remotely when applicable.
• Automate recurring tasks with scripts where appropriate.
• Serve as initial escalation point for technicians and contribute to local projects.

Skills

cabling installation

Job description

Description

As a Data Center Technician, you are a primary resolver for your support team, skilled at troubleshooting and resolving most complex hardware infrastructure issues. You create and maintain documentation on technologies you support and are able to effectively passdown knowledge of these technologies to junior staff. You have basic to intermediate system administration skills and, where applicable, are able to take on remote system administration tasks working in a virtual team. You have the ability to automate tasks with scripts when necessary. You work autonomously to resolve most support issues. You are able to execute small projects on your own, and work with your manager in planning and executing larger local projects. You act as the initial escalation point for junior technicians. You understand all aspects of the equipment you support. You know how to innovate and make decisions on his/her own, but also know how to take direction when it is given, paying attention to all details involved.

Skills

• cabling installation

Top Skills Details

• cabling installation

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in low-voltage cabling, telecom, data centers, construction, warehouse, manufacturing, or logistics.
• Ability to safely lift and move up to 35 lbs repeatedly.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb ladders for extended periods.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, diagrams, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Comfortable working in varying temperatures and wearing required PPE.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Basic computer skills for documentation, ticketing, and inventory systems.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and meet operational deadlines.
• Ability to push, pull, and maneuver server racks, carts, and equipment safely as part of a team.

Experience Level

Entry Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of madison, MS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in madison,MS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.

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.

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.