Entry Level Data Center Technician

TEKsystems; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospt.

401(k) Retirement Plan

Pre-tax and Roth post-tax

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick)

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a Level 1 technician (helper) for a contract position on-site in Fort Wayne, IN. The ideal candidate is trainable with experience in physically demanding work and a strong work ethic, attendance, and reliability for data center tasks such as cabling, rack assembly, labeling, and porting.

Telecom experience is a bonus but not required given the pay rate. This role offers $20.00-$21.00 per hour with benefits eligibility for a temporary assignment and opportunities to

Qualifications

• This position is seeking a trainable candidate with the ability to perform physically demanding tasks in a data center environment.
• Experience in telecom is a plus but not required given the pay rate.
• Dependability and consistent attendance are crucial for on-site cable pulling, rack assembly and labeling responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Pull cables on site as part of data center installations.
• Stack and drill racks and assemble cabinets.
• Label cables and ports to ensure proper organization and porting.
• Maintain safety and tool discipline during construction tasks.

Skills

electrical wiring

cabling

construction

hand and power tools

Data center

Cable

Hardware

Cat6

Cat5

installation

low voltage

cable pulling

military

Job description

Description

Level 1 technician (helper) with not much telecom experience. The hiring manager wants someone who is trainable with experience working a physically demanding job in the past. Work ethic and attitude are the main thing they are looking for as they will be working at a data center. Dependability and attendance are crucial as well. Technicians will be pulling cable on site, stacking and drillings racks together, labeling, and porting.

Skills

• electrical wiring


• cabling


• construction


• hand and power tools


• Data center


• Cable


• Hardware


• Cat6


• Cat5


• installation


• low voltage


• cable pulling


• military

Top Skills Details

• electrical wiring


• cabling


• construction


• hand and power tools


• Data center


• Cable


• Hardware


• Cat6


• Cat5

Additional Skills & Qualifications

If they have telecom experience from the past that is great but with the pay rate being what it is, the hiring manager knows he can't be asking for guys with a ton of experience.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of FT Wayne, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.00/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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 7, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in FT Wayne,IN.

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

We're 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. We're 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. We're strategic thinkers, hands‑on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're 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

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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.