Data Center Technician (Intermediate) - First Shift

Location: North Columbus, OH (New Albany Area)

Shift: First Shift

Experience Level: Intermediate (6+ months)

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Data Center Technician to support a project located in North Columbus (New Albany area). This role is ideal for a technician with hands-on data center experience who is looking to continue building technical skills while gaining exposure to leadership and advanced infrastructure work.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills in English, a solid foundation in structured cabling and data center operations, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.

Key Responsibilities

As a Data Center Technician, you will be responsible for supporting day-to-day physical infrastructure operations within the data center environment, including but not limited to:

• Perform rack and stack of servers, network devices, and other active hardware

• Assist with hardware troubleshooting, break-fix activities, and component replacement

• Execute decommissioning of cables and active equipment according to project requirements

• Pull, route, dress, and secure Cat5e/Cat6 structured cabling in accordance with TIA/EIA standards

• Label cables, racks, and equipment accurately and consistently

• Assist with RJ45 connector and patch panel terminations with guidance from senior technicians

• Perform basic punch-downs on telecom blocks

• Support cable testing using basic tools such as Fluke and EXFO testers under supervision

• Gain exposure to fiber optic cable dressing and basic handling

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment at all times

• Follow all site-specific procedures, safety protocols, and change management guidelines

• Take direction from senior technicians, leads, and project supervisors

• Communicate clearly and professionally with team members and leadership

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 6 months of experience working as a Data Center Technician

• Hands-on experience with:

• Data center environments

• Rack & stack

• Structured cabling

• Cable decommissioning

• Break-fix and basic hardware troubleshooting

• Familiarity with Cat5e/Cat6 cabling standards

• Ability to read and follow technical documentation and work instructions

• Strong English communication skills (verbal and written)

• Ability to work on your feet and perform light to moderate physical labor (lifting, bending, reaching)

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working for an ISP or in a structured cabling-focused role

• Early leadership exposure or experience mentoring junior technicians

• Basic knowledge of fiber optics (handling, dressing)

• Prior data center deployment or expansion project experience

Certifications

• OSHA 10 certification is required prior to start

• Candidates must already possess or obtain OSHA 10 before onboarding

Work Environment

• Professional data center environment

• Temperature-controlled facility

• Fast-paced, team-oriented project work

• Emphasis on safety, accuracy, and documentation

Why This Opportunity

• First-shift schedule

• Opportunity to gain additional hands-on data center experience

• Exposure to larger infrastructure projects

• Work alongside experienced data center professionals

• Strong foundation for growth into lead technician roles

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 21, 2026.

h4>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.