Data Technician III

TEKsystems; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Pre-tax and Roth options

Transportation benefits

Job summary

TEKsystems in Palo Alto, CA seeks a Data Technician to install, test, and troubleshoot copper and fiber cabling across office and construction environments. The role will primarily serve Palo Alto with occasional Fremont coverage and maintenance-window support for projects.

This hands-on position requires strong structured cabling fundamentals, safety focus, and the ability to read blueprints and network maps while collaborating with project leads and onsite teams.

Qualifications

• Professional structured cabling, low-voltage, or physical network infrastructure experience.
• Hands-on copper and fiber installation experience.
• Experience with cable pulling, routing, dressing, labeling, termination, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with patch panels, racks, IDFs, MDFs, and common cable pathways.
• Ability to read blueprints, network maps, labels, and installation documentation.
• Comfort performing physically active work in an onsite environment.
• Ability to work safely from ladders and lifts.
• Strong attendance, reliability, communication, and documentation habits.
• Ability to work independently while following project direction and established procedures.
• Reliable transportation to Palo Alto and occasional Fremont assignments.
• Broad schedule flexibility based on project maintenance windows.

Responsibilities

• Install, route, dress, label, terminate, test, and troubleshoot copper cabling.
• Pull, route, patch, test, and safely handle fiber-optic cabling.
• Install and support CAT6 and CAT6A cabling.
• Install and maintain patch panels, racks, cabinets, IDFs, and MDFs.
• Build and support cable pathways using J-hooks, ladder racks, cable trays, and related infrastructure.
• Perform rack-and-stack activities and assist with mounting network equipment.
• Support physical connectivity involving switches, uplinks, SFPs, QSFPs, and single-mode fiber.
• Trace and troubleshoot physical cabling and connectivity issues.
• Use approved testing equipment to validate cable performance and continuity.
• Read and follow blueprints, floor plans, network maps, port maps, labels, and installation documentation.
• Maintain accurate cable labels, test results, project records, and work documentation.
• Keep work areas, racks, pathways, and telecommunications spaces clean and organized.
• Work safely from ladders, scissor lifts, aerial lifts, and elevated work areas when required.
• Move tools, cabling materials, and network equipment safely throughout the worksite.
• Coordinate with other technicians, project leads, vendors, and other onsite teams.
• Follow all safety, PPE, quality, and escalation procedures.
• Support occasional work at the Fremont factory when project timing or business priorities require it.

Skills

Structured Cabling

Copper Cabling

Fiber Cabling

Cable Pulling

Cable Routing

Cable Dressing

Cable Labeling

Cable Termination

Cable Testing

Cabling Troubleshooting

CAT6A

Fiber Handling

CAT6

Fiber Patching

Patch Panels

IDF Support

MDF Support

Cable Pathways

Tools

Fluke testers

Visual Fault Locator

Optical Power Meter

SFP Familiarity

QSFP Familiarity

Rack-and-stack tools

Job description

Description

We are seeking Data Technicians to support physical network infrastructure and structured cabling projects across Silicon Valley. The primary worksite will be in Palo Alto, with occasional support needed in Fremont.

The Data Technician will install, maintain, test, and troubleshoot copper and fiber cabling throughout active office, administrative, technical, and construction environments. The position requires strong structured cabling fundamentals, attention to detail, safe work practices, and flexibility to support projects during varying maintenance windows.

Responsibilities

• Install, route, dress, label, terminate, test, and troubleshoot copper cabling

• Pull, route, patch, test, and safely handle fiber-optic cabling

• Install and support CAT6 and CAT6A cabling

• Install and maintain patch panels, racks, cabinets, IDFs, and MDFs

• Build and support cable pathways using J-hooks, ladder racks, cable trays, and related infrastructure

• Perform rack-and-stack activities and assist with mounting network equipment

• Support physical connectivity involving switches, uplinks, SFPs, QSFPs, and single-mode fiber

• Trace and troubleshoot physical cabling and connectivity issues

• Use approved testing equipment to validate cable performance and continuity

• Read and follow blueprints, floor plans, network maps, port maps, labels, and installation documentation

• Maintain accurate cable labels, test results, project records, and work documentation

• Keep work areas, racks, pathways, and telecommunications spaces clean and organized

• Work safely from ladders, scissor lifts, aerial lifts, and elevated work areas when required

• Move tools, cabling materials, and network equipment safely throughout the worksite

• Coordinate with other technicians, project leads, vendors, and other onsite teams

• Follow all safety, PPE, quality, and escalation procedures

• Support occasional work at the Fremont factory when project timing or business priorities require it

Skills

Structured Cabling, Copper Cabling, Fiber Cabling, Cable Pulling, Cable Routing, Cable Dressing, Cable Labeling, Cable Termination, Cable Testing, Cabling Troubleshooting, CAT6A, Fiber Handling, CAT6, Fiber Patching, Patch Panels, IDF Support, MDF Support, Cable Pathways, J-Hooks, Ladder Racks, Cable Trays, Rack Installation, Blueprint Reading, Network Map Reading, Lift Experience, Height Work, Safety Compliance, Fluke Testing, Fiber Testing, Visual Fault Locator, Optical Power Meter, Cable Certification, Cable Documentation, Conduit Installation, Rack-and-Stack, Equipment Mounting, Switch Installation, SFP Familiarity, QSFP Familiarity, Single-Mode Fiber, Network Uplink Troubleshooting, Scissor Lift, Aerial Lift, OSHA 10, Floor Plans, Material Handling, Tool Safety, Quality Control, PPE Compliance, Manufacturing Sites

Top Skills Details

Structured Cabling,Copper Cabling,Fiber Cabling,Cable Pulling,Cable Routing,Cable Dressing,Cable Labeling,Cable Termination,Cable Testing,Cabling Troubleshooting,CAT6A,Fiber Handling,CAT6,Fiber Patching,Patch Panels,IDF Support,MDF Support,Cable Pathways

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Professional structured cabling, low-voltage, or physical network infrastructure experience

• Hands-on copper and fiber installation experience

• Experience with cable pulling, routing, dressing, labeling, termination, testing, and troubleshooting

• Familiarity with patch panels, racks, IDFs, MDFs, and common cable pathways

• Ability to read blueprints, network maps, labels, and installation documentation

• Comfort performing physically active work in an onsite environment

• Ability to work safely from ladders and lifts

• Strong attendance, reliability, communication, and documentation habits

• Ability to work independently while following project direction and established procedures

• Reliable transportation to Palo Alto and occasional Fremont assignments

• Broad schedule flexibility based on project maintenance windows

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Fluke testers, Visual Fault Locators, optical power meters, or other cable-testing equipment

• Familiarity with SFPs, QSFPs, switch uplinks, and single-mode fiber

• Rack-and-stack or network-equipment installation experience

• OSHA 10 certification

• Scissor-lift or aerial-lift certification

• Experience working in active manufacturing, office, construction, or technology environments

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Palo Alto, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $35.00/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 Palo Alto,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 13, 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

Were 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. Were 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. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were 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.