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LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED LOW VOLTAGE & STRUCTURED CABLING TECHNICIANS

Company: TEKsystems

Title: Data Center Cable Technician

Site Location: South Bend, IN

Onsite: 100%

Contract Type: W2

Schedule: M-F

Shift: First

Start Date: ASAP in May/June

Pay Rate: $20-23 per hour

Top Required Skills:

1) Must have at least 3+ years of experience with tele-data cabling (Cat6 terminations and testing) in Commercial environments

2) Must have experience running/working with fiber in Data Center environment

3) Field experience working on new construction job sites which required following OSHA safety rules & regulations

4) Ability to read blueprints and work self-sufficiently

Must have knowledge of OSHA safety requirements

Must have Reliable Transportation & Valid Drivers License

Own basic telecom hand tools

Job Description

TEKsystems is looking for data center technicians to install cable and fiber at Meta data centers located in New Albany, OH.

This candidate will be working in a data center installing cabinets, cable tray, ladder rack, fiber runner, containment and trunks. Need people with some proof of experience in these areas for the installer levels.

Installation/decommissioning of network and cabling infrastructure in a Data Center environment.

Deliver sustainable and repeatable solutions and processes, always with an eye on improvement.

Provide structured feedback on project progress to Stakeholders.

Exhibit quality workmanship on all work and maintain Data Center cleanliness.

Follow all production, safety and quality standards, codes, and industry best practices.

Collaborate with various Stakeholders to remove project obstacles.

Reading and comprehending blueprints and building documentation/redline work.

Broad understanding of Data Center infrastructure technologies.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge and use of basic telecom hand tools.

Must understand customer service.

Clear understanding of job safety requirements.

Be able to read and understand floor plans.

Should be familiar on wiring schemes and wiring testing.

Should be able to pull all types of low voltage cable.

Should understand and be capable in performing field terminations and labeling.

Reports to Operations Manager and take daily directions from Technician, Technician II, Lead Technicians, Senior Technicians and Advance Senior Technicians.

Capable of maintaining orderly paperwork, capable of running service jobs.

Possess skill to layout MDF and IDF closets, be able to dress all types of cable, and perform all type of terminations.

Capable of working in Data Centers

Shall be able to install ladder racking and seismic bracing both above and under raise floor.

Basic understanding of both copper and fiber cable testing and troubleshooting.

Read and understand blueprints and design document

Dress and furcate fiber trunks for splicing

Maintaining orderly paperwork and running service

Fusion Splice including Ribbon/Single OSP/ISP

Install, connect, and decom network equipment

Operate DSX 5000 tester/OTDR Tester

Program testers

Save test results, verify, and submit to customer

Create mass labels and apply per Portmap

Differentiate live cables from decom cable

Copper testing and troubleshooting

Conduct Service Swaps of live networking devices

Understand "FIM" database and operate scanners

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Need to have a strong work ethic. Willing to look at folks with no cabling experience who want to get into the trade as they are willing to train and teach them. If they do not have cabling experience must be familiar with data center procedures. (i.e. worked in data center - physical security, decom, logistics, etc.) Ideally they would have some cabling experience. They need people who know this is tough work and want people who are eager and interested in learning the trade.

Primarily walking, standing, and bending for extended periods with some sitting.

Ability to communicate effectively with verbal, written, visual and listening skills.

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate any required equipment as well as to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other technical instruments.

Able to lift and carry heavy equipment, up to 50 pounds.

Ability to pull cables.

Ability to climb ladders and work on raised platforms

Skills: cable installation, data center, structure, Telecommunication, structured cabling, rack and stack, Cat6 cables, Install, Low Voltage

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 South Bend,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 20, 2025.

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.