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TEKsystems
Data Center Hardware Technician
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What they do
A Data Center Technician or Engineer organizes data access, maintenance and access support to a data center. Maybe help to store and organize data, such as an organization's records or financial information. Ensures that users can easily access the information they need and that data are protected from unauthorized access.
$64,943 / year median in Ohio
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Data Center Hardware Technician TEKsystems $22.63 / hr life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan United States, Ohio, Johnstown Aug 26, 2026
- Shift
REQUIRED
12-hour shifts- 3 Days/4 Days alternating weeks schedule Back-Half Days
- From Wednesday or Thursday through Saturday
- 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.
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.
- Job Type & Location
- This is a Contract position based out of Johnstown, OH.
- Pay and Benefits
- The pay range for this position is $22.63
- $22.
- 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 Johnstown,OH.
- Application Deadline
- This position is anticipated to close on Sep 7, 2026.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
- Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
- It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
- Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
- We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings