Night Shift Data Center Technician: Hardware & Cabling

TEKsystems; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 72,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

HSA/Wellness programs

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking an Overnight Data Center Technician to support critical IT infrastructure in Sparks, NV. This Level 2 role emphasizes server hardware, fiber and copper cabling, and diagnostic troubleshooting during a 12-hour overnight shift.

The position requires hands-on experience with data center operations, adherence to safety and change-management procedures, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs while maintaining high-quality cabling standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a data center, critical environment, or IT infrastructure role.
• Experience performing rack and stack deployments.
• Knowledge of server hardware and component replacement.
• Experience with copper and fiber optic cabling standards and best practices.
• Understanding of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, Ethernet, switches, and routers.
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware, connectivity, and infrastructure issues.
• Familiarity with ticketing systems and technical documentation.
• Comfortable working overnight shifts in a 24x7 operational environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in raised-floor or large-scale data center environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform server and network hardware installations, upgrades, and decommissions.
• Execute rack and stack activities including rail installation, server mounting, and cable management.
• Troubleshoot hardware failures involving servers, storage systems, and network equipment.
• Install, route, label, test, and maintain fiber optic and copper cabling infrastructure.
• Perform patching between racks, patch panels, switches, and network devices.
• Replace failed components such as hard drives, memory, power supplies, NICs, and fans.
• Support break/fix tickets and resolve incidents within established SLAs.
• Conduct physical audits, inventory management, and asset tracking.
• Monitor environmental and infrastructure systems to ensure operational availability.
• Follow change management, escalation, and maintenance procedures.
• Document completed work, troubleshooting steps, and inventory updates.
• Provide technical support during maintenance windows and planned deployments.
• Work closely with network, systems, and engineering teams to support infrastructure projects.

Skills

Server Hardware Maintenance

Rack & Stack Deployments

Break/Fix Troubleshooting

Fiber Optic Cabling

Copper Cabling

TCP/IP Networking

Hardware Diagnostics

Asset Tracking & Inventory Control

Change Management

Documentation & Ticketing Systems

Overnight Shifts

Education

Tools

DCIM tools

Asset management systems

Ticketing systems

Job description

TEKsystems is seeking an Overnight Data Center Technician to support critical IT infrastructure in Sparks, NV. This Level 2 role emphasizes server hardware, fiber and copper cabling, and diagnostic troubleshooting during a 12-hour overnight shift.

The position requires hands-on experience with data center operations, adherence to safety and change-management procedures, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs while maintaining high-quality cabling standards.