TEKsystems
Job Title: Entry‑Level Data Center Technician
Location: Altoona, Iowa
Employment Type: Contract
Overview Our client has multiple openings for entry‑level technicians eager to learn a new trade: Structured Cabling. If you have experience working with your hands—whether in landscaping, construction, general labor, or material handling—this is your chance to transition into a growing technical field. You’ll assist senior technicians and team leads in building out network infrastructure, including:
✅ Pulling cable and fiber
✅ Learning color codes
✅ Punching down and terminating fiber
✅ Installing cable trays and pathways
✅ Building server racks
Key Responsibilities
Drop cable down walls using fish tape or other methods; route cable through data centers
Perform pre‑termination procedures: organize, dress, and label cables; determine length and slack
Suspend and support cable using trays, J‑hooks, D‑rings, bridal rings, trapeze
⚡ Install grounding for racks, equipment, and cables
Perform fire‑stopping procedures on firewalls; install sleeves and pull cable through penetrations
Terminate low‑voltage devices
Follow prints and complete all required paperwork accurately and on time
✅ Adhere to company, customer, and industry quality and safety standards
➕ Other duties as assigned
Required Skills
Basic knowledge or willingness to learn: CAT5/CAT6 cabling, telecommunications, punch‑down, terminations, cable trays
Comfortable working with tools and performing physical tasks
Preferred Background
Hands‑on experience in landscaping, general labor, material handling, or construction
Trade school graduates seeking practical experience
Additional Qualifications
⏰ Punctual, reliable, and a team player
Flexible with hours; may work 10‑hour days if needed
Experience Level: Entry‑Level
This is a great opportunity for candidates looking to start a career in structured cabling and data center infrastructure.
Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $19.00 – $24.00/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)
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Dec 26, 2025.
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 regard 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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Location: Altoona, Iowa
Employment Type: Contract
Overview Our client has multiple openings for entry‑level technicians eager to learn a new trade: Structured Cabling. If you have experience working with your hands—whether in landscaping, construction, general labor, or material handling—this is your chance to transition into a growing technical field. You’ll assist senior technicians and team leads in building out network infrastructure, including:
✅ Pulling cable and fiber
✅ Learning color codes
✅ Punching down and terminating fiber
✅ Installing cable trays and pathways
✅ Building server racks
Key Responsibilities
Drop cable down walls using fish tape or other methods; route cable through data centers
Perform pre‑termination procedures: organize, dress, and label cables; determine length and slack
Suspend and support cable using trays, J‑hooks, D‑rings, bridal rings, trapeze
⚡ Install grounding for racks, equipment, and cables
Perform fire‑stopping procedures on firewalls; install sleeves and pull cable through penetrations
Terminate low‑voltage devices
Follow prints and complete all required paperwork accurately and on time
✅ Adhere to company, customer, and industry quality and safety standards
➕ Other duties as assigned
Required Skills
Basic knowledge or willingness to learn: CAT5/CAT6 cabling, telecommunications, punch‑down, terminations, cable trays
Comfortable working with tools and performing physical tasks
Preferred Background
Hands‑on experience in landscaping, general labor, material handling, or construction
Trade school graduates seeking practical experience
Additional Qualifications
⏰ Punctual, reliable, and a team player
Flexible with hours; may work 10‑hour days if needed
Experience Level: Entry‑Level
This is a great opportunity for candidates looking to start a career in structured cabling and data center infrastructure.
Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $19.00 – $24.00/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)
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Dec 26, 2025.
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 regard 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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