Data Center Technician

Overview

Job Title:

Data Center Technician

Location:

Boardman, OR, United States

We are seeking highly skilled Data Center Technicians to join a growing IT team supporting cloud computing and AI infrastructure. This role involves break-fix of GPUs, servers, network, and cabling, as well as ticket management using ITSM tools. Responsibilities include deploying and maintaining data center infrastructure, including GPU and network racks, cabling, and server components.

In Boardman, Oregon a major data center expansion is underway to support the future of cloud computing and AI. At three key facilities, teams are deploying powerful GPU clusters—critical for high-performance computing, machine learning, and enterprise-scale data processing. This environment operates 24/7 on a 3x4x12 schedule across all core shifts. The operation emphasizes resilience and scalability, and the team is looking for professionals to help make it happen.

• Experienced Technicians (L4) – 3+ years of dedicated data center experience, focused on diagnosing and resolving hardware issues.
• Mid-Level Technicians (L3) – 1+ years of experience supporting hardware installation, cabling, and break/fix tasks.

• Front Half Days:
  Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and every other Wednesday (6 AM – 6:30 PM)
• Front Half Nights:
  Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and every other Wednesday (6 PM – 6:30 AM)
• Back Half Days:
  Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and every other Wednesday (6 AM – 6:30 PM)
• Back Half Nights:
  Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and every other Wednesday (6 PM – 6:30 AM)

• Deploy and configure GPUs in servers
• Perform break-fix tasks on GPUs, servers, network, and cabling
• Manage tickets using ITSM tools
• Land fully populated GPU or network racks including rack movement, baying, leveling, grounding, hot-air containment, and overhead cable containment trays
• Interpret BOMs to ensure all materials are accounted for
• Install, test, and label copper and fiber infrastructures
• Handle and install optical modules (SFPs, QSFP)
• Scope and clean fibers (SC, LC, MPO styles)
• Rack and stack equipment within existing racks
• Patch fiber and copper cables
• Lead and manage teams effectively
• Travel as required
• Work with DC power and DC powered equipment
• Provide daily communication and document progress using MS Office and digital photos
• Familiarity with telecom engineering designs specific to enterprise-level data centers

• 1-5+ years of deployment and/or break-fix experience in a data center
• Extensive experience with GPU or network rack deployment
• Strong knowledge of Ethernet cabling technologies (copper, fiber SM/MM/MPO)
• Experience with optical modules and fiber cleaning
• Proven leadership experience
• Willingness to travel
• Strong communication and documentation skills

• Data center deployment and troubleshooting
• GPU deployment experience (preferred)
• Hardware installation and cabling

Data center, deployment, fiber optic cable, cable, rack and stack, cabling, troubleshooting, Cat6, Cat5, GPU

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

Pay:
The pay range for this position is $22.36/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits may include medical, dental & vision, 401(k), life insurance, disability, HSA, transportation benefits, and time off.

This is a fully onsite position in Boardman, OR.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 28, 2026.

TEKsystems is a leading provider of business and technology services and is an Allegis Group company. We are 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.