Data Center Technician: Rack & Stack Hardware Expert

TEKsystems; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a Data Center Technician in West Des Moines, IA, to support critical IT infrastructure. You will install, configure, and maintain hardware, perform rack-and-stack tasks, cabling, and ensure safety and change-management compliance.

The position requires at least 1 year of IT hardware experience, basic server and networking knowledge, and flexibility to work non-standard hours. You will collaborate with a team to ensure timely deployments and maintenance with a focus on

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of IT hardware support experience.
• Basic knowledge of hardware, servers, storage, and networking.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Willingness to work flexible hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong communication, reliability, and punctuality.
• Willingness to learn in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, stage, install, and configure hardware including servers, racks, and switches.
• Perform rack-and-stack deployments and cabling with proper labeling and grounding.
• Conduct post-installation quality checks for proper installation.
• Diagnose hardware issues and replace defective components.
• Support hardware refreshes and OS rebuilds as needed.
• Document and escalate incidents according to processes.
• Ensure safety, change-management, and operational procedures are followed.
• Collaborate with the team to complete deployments on time.

Skills

IT hardware experience

Server hardware

Networking components

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cable management tools

Network switches

Job description

TEKsystems is seeking a Data Center Technician in West Des Moines, IA, to support critical IT infrastructure. You will install, configure, and maintain hardware, perform rack-and-stack tasks, cabling, and ensure safety and change-management compliance.

The position requires at least 1 year of IT hardware experience, basic server and networking knowledge, and flexibility to work non-standard hours. You will collaborate with a team to ensure timely deployments and maintenance with a focus on