Data Center Operations Technician

Job 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.

Required Skills:

1. Previous Hardware Break/Fix Experience

2. Prior hands-on server hardware maintenance support, including performing hardware diagnostics, installation, troubleshooting, and repair of physical components to ensure optimal system performance and uptime.

3. Basic networking knowledge and understanding of TCP/IP and storage devices

Technical Skills:

- Ability to perform hardware replacements and repairs

- Understanding of cooling systems and power distribution

- Basic Linux/Unix command line knowledge

- Experience with ticketing systems and documentation

- Ability to perform basic network troubleshooting

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent

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

• 2-3 years of 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

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

• Standing/walking for extended periods

• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights

• Temperature fluctuations dependent on seasonal changes and external weather conditions

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

• Ability to adapt to varying temperature conditions within the data center environment

• Must be comfortable working in confined spaces when necessary

• Ability to follow required security protocols including metal detection screening

Important Notice:

This position operates in a secure data center environment where certain working conditions are inherent to the role and essential to operations. These conditions cannot be modified without impacting core job functions.

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 Apr 20, 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.

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.