Data Center Technician Level 1

TEKsystems; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

TEKsystems in New Albany, OH, is seeking a Level 1 technician (helper) to support data center operations at Columbus/Grove City/New Albany/Lancaster locations as needed. The role requires trainable candidates with a history of physically demanding work and strong work ethic.

You will perform hands-on electrical work, cabling, and installation tasks, with attention to safety and attendance. This contract position offers hourly pay between $20 and $21 and a benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience in physically demanding environments such as construction or hands-on fieldwork.
• Willingness to train and develop telecom/data center skills.
• Dependability and attendance are crucial.

Skills

Physical labor

Work ethic

Attendance

Electrical work

Military experience

Job description

*This role requires flexibility to work at our Columbus/Grove City, New Albany, and Lancaster locations as business needs dictate. *

*Description*

Level 1 technician (helper) with not much telecom experience. The hiring manager wants someone who is trainable with experience working a physically demanding job in the past. Work ethic and attitude are the main thing they are looking for as they will be working at a data center. Dependability and attendance are crucial as well.

Top Skills Details

• Must have experience working in a physically demanding environment (construction, working hands on with tools on a daily basis at minimum)
• Must have Good attitude and work ethic
• Must have good attendance track record
• Hands on electrical work or military experience have been largely successful in receiving offers in the past

Skills

• electrical wiring
• cabling
• construction
• hand and power tools
• Data center
• Cable
• Hardware
• Cat6
• Cat5
• installation
• low voltage
• cable pulling
• military

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of New Albany, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.00/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 New Albany,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2026.

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 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.