Data Center Technician

Job Title: Data Center Technician

Location: Columbus, Ohio, United States

Job Overview:

We are seeking highly skilled Data Center Technicians to join a growing IT team supporting cloud computing and artificial intelligence infrastructure. This role involves break-fix of GPUs, servers, network, and cabling, as well as ticket management using ITSM tools. Candidates will be responsible for deploying and maintaining data center infrastructure, including GPU and network racks, cabling, and server components.

The Story Behind the Role

In Columbus, Ohio, a major data center expansion is underway to support the future of cloud computing and AI. At three key facilities, teams are deploying powerful GPU clusters—critical for high-performance computing, machine learning, and enterprise-scale data processing.

This is a high-tech, high-impact environment operating 24/7 on a 3x4x12 schedule across all four core shifts (Front/Back Days/Nights). The operation is built for resilience and scalability, and the team is looking for the right professionals to help make it happen.

Available Positions:

• Experienced Technicians (L4)– 3+ years of dedicated data center experience, focused on diagnosing and resolving hardware issues.
• Mid-Level Technicians (L3)– 1+ years of experience supporting hardware installation, cabling, and break/fix tasks.

Shift Schedules:

• Front Half Days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, & Every other Wednesday (6 AM - 6:30 PM)
• Front Half Nights: Same days as above (6 PM - 6:30 AM)
• Back Half Days: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, & Every other Wednesday (6 AM - 6:30 PM)
• Back Half Nights: Same days as above (6 PM - 6:30 AM)

Key Responsibilities:

• Deploy and configure GPUs in servers
• Perform break-fix tasks on GPUs, servers, network, and cabling
• Manage tickets using ITSM tools
• Land fully populated GPU or network racks including rack movement, baying, leveling, grounding, hot-air containment, and overhead cable containment trays
• Interpret BOMs to ensure all materials are accounted for
• Install, test, and label copper and fiber infrastructures
• Handle and install optical modules (SFPs, QSFP)
• Scope and clean fibers (SC, LC, MPO styles)
• Rack and stack equipment within existing racks
• Patch fiber and copper cables
• Lead and manage teams effectively
• Travel as required
• Work with DC power and DC powered equipment
• Provide daily communication and document progress using MS Office and digital photos
• Familiarity with telecom engineering designs specific to enterprise-level data centers

Requirements:

• 1–5+ years of deployment and/or break-fix experience in a data center
• Extensive experience with GPU or network rack deployment
• Strong knowledge of Ethernet cabling technologies (copper, fiber SM/MM/MPO)
• Experience with optical modules and fiber cleaning
• Proven leadership experience
• Willingness to travel
• Strong communication and documentation skills

Top Skills:

• Data center deployment and troubleshooting
• GPU deployment experience (preferred)
• Hardware installation and cabling

Enterprise Skills:

Data center, deployment, fiber optic cable, cable, rack and stack, cabling, troubleshooting, Cat6, Cat5, GPU

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Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.36.

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 New Albany.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar. 1, 2026.

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

The pay range for this position is $22.63 - $22.63/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 1, 2026.

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.