5S Data Center Technician

Description

Prepares, stages, sets up, and performs equipment startups and shutdowns (e.g., racks, hard drives, switches) following detailed instructions, checklists, guides, standard protocols, and email directives.

Conducts post-execution quality checks to ensure grounding, staging, labeling, and cabling meet safety protocols, deployment standards, and planned Network Design Tasks (NDTs).

Performs diagnostics and troubleshooting using standard procedures, quickly identifies root causes, and replaces faulty components as needed.

Decommissions hardware for routine changes and refreshes (e.g., memory upgrades, OS rebuilds) in accordance with established procedures and minimal supervision.

Adheres to communication and escalation protocols for reporting incidents to appropriate Datacenter Technician Leads.

Requirements :

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

Basic knowledge of computer hardware, servers, and components.

1+ year of experience supporting IT equipment or related technology.

Basic proficiency with common office applications (email, spreadsheets, word processing).

Flexibility to work non-standard business hours, including weekends and holidays.

Previous data center experience is a plus.

Skills

Data center operations

Rack and stack

Troubleshooting

Deployment

Customer service

Top Skills : Data center

Rack and stack

Troubleshooting

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Strong team player

Positive attitude

Willingness to go above and beyond

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Des Moines, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $26.00 / 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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Des Moines,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2025.

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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.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

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.