Datacenter Technician

SPECTRAFORCE; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT recruitment agency is seeking a Lead Recruiter for a 6-month contract in Elk Grove Village, IL. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of experience in a data center, proficient in Microsoft Office, and capable of installing fiber and copper cabling. Responsibilities include networking tasks in a fast-paced environment while maintaining communication with clients. This role values positive attitude and attention to detail, offering full-time onsite work.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience working in a data center.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Outlook, and Teams.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, label, and dress fiber and copper cabling.
• Terminate copper cabling.
• Reboot devices and maintain general familiarity with servers.
• Be able to communicate effectively and professionally.

Skills

Teachability

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Education

H.S Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Fluke cable tester

Job description

Lead Recruiter (IT Recruitment) at SPECTRAFORCE.

Duration: 6 months

Location: Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 (100% Onsite)

Hours: M-F 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Typical Working Day: They will be performing Rack & Stack and cabling between cabinets on servers and network assets in a data center.

Responsibilities

• The Tech will need to install, test, label and dress both fiber and copper cabling.
• They should know how to terminate copper.
• They will need to reboot a device and have general familiarity with how servers work.
• Experience using a Fluke cable tester would be highly preferred.
• Must be physically able and comfortable with working on ladders as high as 12 feet off the floor, while routing cable in overhead mgmt. trays.
• Able to lift and install devices that can weigh over 50 lbs. (will use a server lift and always work in teams)
• They are occasionally asked to be on trouble shooting calls or speak to the client, so the ability to communicate effectively and professionally is important.
• Must be comfortable working both independently and as a team, in a very fast paced / busy data center environment.

Qualifications & Experience

Years of Experience: 2+ years working in a data center

Education: H.S Diploma

Systems/Software proficiencies: Microsoft Office Suite (confident working with Excel spreadsheets, Outlook email, and Teams)

Must have Skills

• Teachability and a positive attitude is a HIGHLY valued skill.
• Able to work as a team
• Attention to Detail

Nice to Have Skills

• Outside accreditations
• Experience using a Fluke cable tester would be highly preferred
• Looking for some tenure with experience

Interview Process

1 round virtual, 2nd round if needed

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Administrative

Industries

Real Estate and Telecommunications