Entry Level Data Center Technician Job at TEKsystems, Nashville, TN

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  • TEKsystems
  • Nashville, TN

Job Description

? Job Title: Entry-Level Data Center Technician

? Location: Altoona, Iowa

? Employment Type: Contract

? Overview

Our client has multiple openings for entry-level technicians eager to learn a new trade: Structured Cabling . If you have experience working with your hands—whether in landscaping, construction, general labor, or material handling —this is your chance to transition into a growing technical field. You’ll assist senior technicians and team leads in building out network infrastructure, including:

✅ Pulling cable and fiber

✅ Learning color codes

✅ Punching down and terminating fiber

✅ Installing cable trays and pathways

✅ Building server racks

? Key Responsibilities

  • ? Drop cable down walls using fish tape or other methods; route cable through data centers
  • ? Perform pre-termination procedures: organize, dress, and label cables; determine length and slack
  • ? Suspend and support cable using trays, J-hooks, D-rings, bridal rings, trapeze
  • ⚡ Install grounding for racks, equipment, and cables
  • ? Perform fire-stopping procedures on firewalls; install sleeves and pull cable through penetrations
  • ? Terminate low-voltage devices
  • ? Follow prints and complete all required paperwork accurately and on time
  • ✅ Adhere to company, customer, and industry quality and safety standards
  • ➕ Other duties as assigned

? Required Skills

  • Basic knowledge or willingness to learn: CAT5/CAT6 cabling, telecommunications, punch-down, terminations, cable trays
  • Comfortable working with tools and performing physical tasks

? Preferred Background

  • Hands-on experience in landscaping, general labor, material handling, or construction
  • Trade school graduates seeking practical experience

✔ Additional Qualifications

  • ⏰ Punctual, reliable, and a team player
  • ? Flexible with hours; may work 10-hour days if needed

? Experience Level: Entry-Level

This is a great opportunity for candidates looking to start a career in structured cabling and data center infrastructure.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Nashville, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $24.00/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 Nashville,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 9, 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.

Job Tags

Contract work, Temporary work, Flexible hours,

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