Data Center Technician - Onsite Cabling & Fiber Pro

TEKsystems; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

PTO/Time off

Life Insurance

Job summary

TEKsystems is hiring for a contract, 100% onsite role in Brownsville, TX to install and deploy structured cabling, fiber optics, and network equipment in a major data center project. Training and mentorship are provided, with overtime opportunities and a clear path to long-term work.

Openings span entry to expert levels, and candidates with low voltage, cabling, or construction background will fit well. Shifts include day and night options with on-site PPE required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with low-voltage, structured cabling, telecommunications, construction, or data center installations preferred
• Experience pulling, terminating, and testing Cat5e, Cat6, coax, or fiber cabling
• Familiarity with rack-and-stack procedures is preferred
• Must own basic hand tools, including punch-down and termination tools
• Willingness to work overtime as required
• Ability to pass a background screening

Responsibilities

• Install, route, dress, and terminate low-voltage and structured cabling systems
• Perform rack-and-stack activities for network and server equipment
• Install copper and fiber optic cabling within the data center environment
• Label, test, and troubleshoot cabling infrastructure
• Utilize punch-down and termination tools to complete installations
• Read and follow installation drawings and cable schedules
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment while adhering to all site safety requirements
• Collaborate with project teams to meet construction and deployment deadlines
• Support ongoing data center operations and infrastructure deployment activities

Skills

Low Voltage

Structured Cabling

Fiber Optics

Rack & Stack

Cabling Termination

Cat5e/Cat6 Cabling

Job description

TEKsystems is hiring for a contract, 100% onsite role in Brownsville, TX to install and deploy structured cabling, fiber optics, and network equipment in a major data center project. Training and mentorship are provided, with overtime opportunities and a clear path to long-term work.

Openings span entry to expert levels, and candidates with low voltage, cabling, or construction background will fit well. Shifts include day and night options with on-site PPE required.