Data Center Technician: Rack & Hardware Specialist

TEKsystems; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; 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

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a Data Center Technician to support critical IT infrastructure operations within a fast-paced data center environment in El Paso, TX. You will handle hardware deployments, rack-and-stack, cabling, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance to ensure uptime and safety standards.

The role requires basic hardware knowledge, the ability to work a flexible schedule (including non-standard hours), and strong teamwork to complete deployment and maintenance tasks efficiently.

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.

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.

Skills

Data Center Operations

Rack & Stack

Structured Cabling

Hardware Installation

Hardware Troubleshooting

Server Support

Cable Management

Incident Escalation

Technical Support

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

TEKsystems is seeking a Data Center Technician to support critical IT infrastructure operations within a fast-paced data center environment in El Paso, TX. You will handle hardware deployments, rack-and-stack, cabling, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance to ensure uptime and safety standards.

The role requires basic hardware knowledge, the ability to work a flexible schedule (including non-standard hours), and strong teamwork to complete deployment and maintenance tasks efficiently.