Data Center Technician

Basic Qualifications:

- 1+ Year of Hardware Break/Fix Experience including building of personal gaming computers.

- Previous hands-on server maintenance support, including performing hardware diagnostics, troubleshooting, to ensure optimal system performance.

- Must be able to work on your feet for 12 hour days in a data center environment.

- Prior Low Voltage experience is a plus.

Description:

As a Data Center Technician you serve as one of many primary resolvers for your support team skilled at troubleshooting and resolving complex hardware infrastructure issues. You support and share knowledge of these technologies with team members. You possess basic to intermediate system administration skills and work autonomously to resolve server issues. You understand all aspects of the equipment you support. You know how to take direction when given paying attention to all details involved. You work well with a team. You are receptive to feedback and able to adjust performance and behavior as required for the position.

Work schedule:

• Schedule flexibility required, including potential night shift positions

• Shift options include Sunday–Wednesday or Wednesday–Saturday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM or 7:30 AM–6:00 PM

• Contingent workers are expected to work holidays if scheduled (regular pay, not holiday pay)

• First two weeks: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM (Training)

Note: While initial shifts are as described, schedules may be adjusted based on business needs. This may include flexing hours extending shifts up to 12 hours potential night shifts and other changes as required. Schedule modifications will be communicated in advance when possible.

Technical Skills & Qualifications:

- DCO techs must understand power paths, cabling standards, hardware layouts, environmental telemetry, and root‑cause behaviors. The job relies heavily on digging into rack‑level problems, cabling issues, power anomalies, and equipment behavior at a detailed level.

- Data centers run 24/7 and SLA driven. ISP layer infrastructure issues including power faults, cabling failures, thermal excursions, or alarms and must be addressed quickly. Fast, decisive action prevents customer impact and keeps the facility stable.

- ISP physical layer work (cabling, labeling, patching, rack power installs, inspections) requires precision, cleanliness, accuracy, and compliance. High standards ensure reliability, safety, and audit readiness across the data hall.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Associates degree in IT-related field or equivalent professional or military experience

• Experience in data center operations or related technical field

• Industry certifications CompTIA A+, Network+ or Certified Network Defender

• Must be able to work on your feet for 10 hour days in a data center environment

Physical Environment and Safety Protocols:

• Must successfully pass through metal detection equipment daily

• Required to work in data center environments with variable temperature conditions

• Temperature fluctuations dependent on seasonal changes and external weather conditions

• Work areas may contain environmental allergens and airborne particles including dust

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Boardman, OR.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Boardman,OR.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 13, 2026.

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: 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.