What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry Level Data Center Technician position at TEKsystems c/o Allegis Group?
Job Description
Job Description:
We have multiple needs open for entry level data center technicians. These technicians will be learning IT cabling on a grand scale. We have an exclusive contract to build the cable infrastructure for multiple large data centers in Sandston, VA
Your role will be to assist the higher-level techs and the team leads in building out the infrastructure to include pulling cable, pulling fiber, learning color codes, learning how to punch down and terminate fiber, installing cable trays and pathways, and build server racks, and assisting with electronic security installation. You will also be learning and helping with the testing and troubleshooting of network devices (routers, switches, servers, hard drives, etc.) and will have the opportunity to develop your technical skills for this industry.
Role Responsibilities:
1. Assist with running, terminating, and installing IT cabling (Cat5, Cat6, Coaxial, and Fiber Optics)
2. Install grounding for server racks, equipment and cable as required.
3. Perform fire-stopping procedures on fire walls, install sleeves, and on low voltage devices
4. Terminate low-voltage devices and IT hardware. (Cameras, servers, switches, etc.)
5. Follow blue prints precisely to ensure the work is being carried out correctly.
6. Fully complete all paperwork accurately and on time (timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, tool transfers and others as required).
7. Adhere to and participate in all Company, customer and industry quality and safety standards and regulations.
8. Other responsibilities as assigned.
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
Punctual and team player, able to flexible on hours.
Employee Value:
This is a great opportunity to get into the telecommunication space and learn the trade with little to no background. This role will allow candidates to develop and establish new cabling/network skills.
Work Environment and Items Needed:
You will often be working around ongoing construction. Must be comfortable with heights. Need to be able to handle a little organization and occasional yelling. Candidates must be comfortable wearing PPE (steel toe boots, vest, hard hat, goggles/glasses, and gloves) (all is provided to the technician on first day, candidates MUST provide their own steel toe boots, and a few basic hand tools)
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.
We have multiple needs open for entry level data center technicians. These technicians will be learning IT cabling on a grand scale. We have an exclusive contract to build the cable infrastructure for multiple large data centers in Sandston, VA
Your role will be to assist the higher-level techs and the team leads in building out the infrastructure to include pulling cable, pulling fiber, learning color codes, learning how to punch down and terminate fiber, installing cable trays and pathways, and build server racks, and assisting with electronic security installation. You will also be learning and helping with the testing and troubleshooting of network devices (routers, switches, servers, hard drives, etc.) and will have the opportunity to develop your technical skills for this industry.
Role Responsibilities:
1. Assist with running, terminating, and installing IT cabling (Cat5, Cat6, Coaxial, and Fiber Optics)
2. Install grounding for server racks, equipment and cable as required.
3. Perform fire-stopping procedures on fire walls, install sleeves, and on low voltage devices
4. Terminate low-voltage devices and IT hardware. (Cameras, servers, switches, etc.)
5. Follow blue prints precisely to ensure the work is being carried out correctly.
6. Fully complete all paperwork accurately and on time (timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, tool transfers and others as required).
7. Adhere to and participate in all Company, customer and industry quality and safety standards and regulations.
8. Other responsibilities as assigned.
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
Punctual and team player, able to flexible on hours.
Employee Value:
This is a great opportunity to get into the telecommunication space and learn the trade with little to no background. This role will allow candidates to develop and establish new cabling/network skills.
Work Environment and Items Needed:
You will often be working around ongoing construction. Must be comfortable with heights. Need to be able to handle a little organization and occasional yelling. Candidates must be comfortable wearing PPE (steel toe boots, vest, hard hat, goggles/glasses, and gloves) (all is provided to the technician on first day, candidates MUST provide their own steel toe boots, and a few basic hand tools)
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.
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