Entry Level Data Center Technician; Build- Phase

Job Overview

Contract to Hire position based out of Louisville, KY. Fully onsite role with shift hours listed below. TEKsystems is an equal opportunity employer.

Mon–Thu 7am–7pm, Fri 7am–5pm

• Assist with installing and removing network cabling and related infrastructure in Data Center environments.
• Support senior technicians by helping build consistent, reliable installation processes and improving them over time.
• Provide basic updates on job progress to leads and project stakeholders.
• Perform clean, organized workmanship and help maintain a safe, tidy work area.
• Follow all safety rules, quality standards, and industry best practices while working on-site.
• Work with team members and supervisors to resolve issues that may slow down the project.
• Read and understand basic blueprints, floor plans, and redline drawings with guidance.
• Develop a working knowledge of Data Center infrastructure systems and components.

• Assist with installing and removing network cabling and related infrastructure in Data Center environments.
• Support senior technicians by helping build consistent, reliable installation processes and improving them over time.
• Provide basic updates on job progress to leads and project stakeholders.
• Perform clean, organized workmanship and help maintain a safe, tidy work area.
• Follow all safety rules, quality standards, and industry best practices while working on-site.
• Work with team members and supervisors to resolve issues that may slow down the project.
• Read and understand basic blueprints, floor plans, and redline drawings with guidance.
• Develop a working knowledge of Data Center infrastructure systems and components.

• Familiar with basic telecom and construction hand tools.
• Understands the importance of customer service and professional communication.
• Strong awareness of job-site safety requirements and PPE use.
• Able to read and interpret simple floor plans and layout drawings.
• Basic understanding of wiring schemes and cable testing procedures.
• Able to pull, route, and organize various types of low-voltage cabling.
• Capable of performing field terminations and labeling with supervision.
• Takes direction from Operations Manager, Technicians, Leads, and senior Technicians.
• Able to keep paperwork organized and assist with small service tasks.
• Can help lay out MDF/IDF closets, dress cables, and perform basic termination work.
• Comfortable working inside active Data Centers.
• Able to install ladder racks, supports, and seismic bracing under supervision, both above and below raised floors.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Louisville, KY.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $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:
• 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 Louisville, KY.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 14, 2026.

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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,…