Datacenter Technician

TEKsystems; Hilliard (OH); On-site; USD 26,174 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-provided lodging during travel

$50 daily per diem for meals while to

Job summary

TEKsystems in Hilliard, OH is seeking Data Center Fiber Technicians to support large-scale deployments across multiple U.S. locations. You will install, route, terminate fiber cabling, assemble racks, perform fiber splicing, and manage cables to support production-ready data centers.

Ideal candidates have data center experience, fiber optics knowledge, and rack-and-stack skills. Travel up to 8 weeks per assignment is required, with company-provided lodging and a $50 per diem for meals while

Qualifications

• Fiber experience and data center deployment background.
• Experience using OTDR for testing and troubleshooting.
• Experience with data center deployment, commissioning, or infrastructure buildout.

Responsibilities

• Install, route, and terminate fiber optic cabling throughout data center facilities.
• Assemble, install, and organize data center racks and cabinets.
• Perform fiber splicing and maintain proper cable management standards.
• Complete rack-and-stack activities, including server installations and top-of-rack connections.
• Install and organize patch cabling between servers, network equipment, and ODFs.
• Troubleshoot physical layer connectivity issues and support site commissioning efforts.
• Respond to infrastructure-related service tickets and assist in resolving network connectivity problems.
• Follow established safety procedures, quality standards, and project specifications.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Fiber

Rack and stack

Tools

OTDR

Job description

Description

We are seeking Data Center Fiber Technicians to support large-scale data center deployments across multiple U.S. locations. This role is responsible for fiber installation, rack assembly, fiber splicing, cable management, and troubleshooting physical layer infrastructure issues. Candidates with experience in data center environments, fiber optics, and rack-and-stack activities are highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, route, and terminate fiber optic cabling throughout data center facilities.
• Assemble, install, and organize data center racks and cabinets.
• Perform fiber splicing and maintain proper cable management standards.
• Complete rack-and-stack activities, including server installations and top-of-rack connections.
• Install and organize patch cabling between servers, network equipment, and Optical Distribution Frames (ODFs).
• Troubleshoot physical layer connectivity issues and support site commissioning efforts.
• Respond to infrastructure-related service tickets and assist in resolving network connectivity problems.
• Follow established safety procedures, quality standards, and project specifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fiber experience.
• Experience using OTDR equipment for fiber testing and troubleshooting.
• Previous data center deployment, commissioning, or infrastructure buildout experience.

Project Scope

• 100-200 racks per site.
• Optical Distribution Frames (ODFs) containing approximately 200,000 to 2 million fiber splices.
• Rack assembly and deployment.
• Server installations and cable consolidation.
• Site activation, testing, and troubleshooting to support production readiness.

Current Project Locations

• Chicago, Illinois
• Hilliard, Ohio
• Memphis, Tennessee
• Des Moines, Iowa
• Denver, Colorado
• Salt Lake City, Utah
• Kansas City, Missouri
• Phoenix, Arizona

Travel Requirements

Candidates must be open to traveling for assignments lasting up to 8 weeks at a time, unless local to the project site.

Travel technicians will be provided company-arranged lodging located near data center sites.

Accommodations are typically extended‑stay hotels such as Candlewood Suites, Marriott properties, or similar accommodations.

Travel is coordinated through the company's travel department and may include airfare or rental vehicles.

Traveling technicians are eligible to fly home once per month during extended assignments.

Travel Benefits

• Company-provided lodging during all travel assignments.
• $50 daily per diem for meals while traveling.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for dependable, motivated technicians who have strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to work in fast-paced data center environments. Successful candidates will be hands‑on, eager to learn, receptive to coaching, and committed to delivering quality work while supporting critical infrastructure projects across the country.

Skills

Troubleshooting, fiber, rack and stack

Top Skills Details

Troubleshooting,fiber,rack and stack

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Travel technicians will be provided lodging by IES near data center locations. Accommodations are typically arranged through extended‑stay hotels such as Candlewood Suites and Marriott. Travel is coordinated through the IES travel department, with the option to fly or use a rental vehicle. Technicians may also fly home once every 8 weeks.

Experience Level

Entry Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Hilliard, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $22.00/hr.

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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 10, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Hilliard,OH.

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.

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.