Data Center Technician
TEKsystems - Newtown Square, PA
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Data Center Technician (Level 1 u2013 Entry Level) Job Category: Data Center Technician / Engineer Location: Newtown Square, PA (Onsite) Employment Type: Contractu2011tou2011Hire Schedule: Rotating 24/7 shifts (rotation approximately every 6 weeks) Overview This is a true entryu2011level Data Center Technician role designed for individuals looking to get their foot in the door and begin a longu2011term career in data center operations and IT infrastructure. No prior data center experience is required. This position is ideal for candidates who are motivated, eager to learn, and interested in starting a career in technology. Training will be provided, and the role focuses on building foundational skills in a large, enterprise data center environment in Newtown Square, PA. This is a contractu2011tou2011hire opportunity with clear growth potential for candidates who demonstrate reliability, curiosity, and a strong work ethic. Training & Schedule + Initial training period (approximately 4u20136 weeks): Standard Mondayu2013Friday schedule + Postu2011training: Transition to a 24/7 rotating shift environment + Shift rotations occur approximately every 6 weeks + Must be flexible to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays Key Responsibilities + Provide Level 1 (Level 0) data center support in a missionu2011critical environment + Monitor, log, prioritize, and respond to incidents using documented procedures + Use monitoring and service management tools to identify and diagnose issues + Perform basic maintenance tasks and preu2011emptive checks + Escalate unresolved issues and follow through to resolution + Document incidents, changes, and resolutions accurately + Assist with hardware support, cabling, and cable management + Maintain accurate asset and configuration records + Coordinate with internal teams and vendors as needed + Ensure all tasks meet defined Service Level Agreements (SLAs) Required Skills & Qualifications (Must Have) + No prior data center experience required + Interest in technology or IT infrastructure + Willingness to learn data center tools, processes, and best practices + Comfort with or willingness to learn cabling work + Flexible availability for rotating shifts + Strong communication skills and ability to follow documented procedures Nice to Have Skills (Not Required) + Any exposure to IT, hardware, or technical support + Cable management or handsu2011on technical work + Familiarity with ticketing or monitoring tools Technical Knowledge (Entry Level) + Introductory understanding or interest in: + Hardware components + Redundancy concepts + Remote console and management tools + Exposure to enterprise hardware vendors is a plus but not required Soft Skills & Attributes + Strong desire to learn and grow in a technical career + Positive attitude and reliability + Ability to work in a fastu2011paced, 24/7 operational environment + Attention to detail and good documentation habits + Teamu2011oriented and customeru2011focused mindset What This Role Offers + Zerou2011experience, entryu2011level opportunity into data center operations + Paid, structured training and mentorship + Handsu2011on experience in an enterprise data center + Contractu2011tou2011hire path with longu2011term career potential + A strong foundation for future roles in IT, data centers, or engineering Company Benefits Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, benefits available for this temporary role may include: + Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance + Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Insurance + 401(k) Retirement Plan with Preu2011Tax and Roth Postu2011Tax Contribution Options + Life Insurance (Voluntary Life and AD&D coverage for employees and dependents) + Shortu2011Term and Longu2011Term Disability Coverage + Health Savings Account (HSA) + Transportation Benefits + Employee Assistance Program (EAP) + Paid Time Off / Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave) Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Newtown Square, PA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $15.00/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: u2022 Medical, dental & vision u2022 Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital u2022 401(k) Retirement Plan u2013 Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available u2022 Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) u2022 Short and long-term disability u2022 Health Spending Account (HSA) u2022 Transportation benefits u2022 Employee Assistance Program u2022 Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Newtown Square,PA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 20, 2026. h4>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 Weu2019re 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. Weu2019re 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. Weu2019re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Weu2019re 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 . 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.
Created: 2026-04-08