Break/fix Technician

TEKsystems
$20.00 - $25.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Iowa, Des Moines
Jul 24, 2025
Description: The Data Center Technician is responsible for preparing, staging, setting up, and performing startups and shutdowns of equipment (e.g., racks, hard drives, switches) following detailed instructions, checklists, and standard protocols. This includes performing post-execution quality checks to ensure proper grounding, staging, labeling, and cabling in accordance with safety standards and Network Design Tasks (NDTs). The technician will also perform diagnostics and troubleshooting, identify root causes of issues, and replace faulty components. Responsibilities include decommissioning hardware for simple changes and refreshes (e.g., memory upgrades, OS rebuilds) and escalating incidents to the appropriate Data Center Technician Leads as needed. 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 * Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word) * Flexibility to work non-standard hours, including weekends and holidays * Previous data center experience is a plus Responsibilities: * Monitor systems for equipment failures or performance issues * Respond to error messages by troubleshooting or terminating programs * Assist programmers and analysts with testing and debugging * Operate software tools to load/manipulate data and generate reports Skills: * Technician support * Cabling, punch-downs, terminations * Rack and stack * Ticketing systems Top Skills: * Cabling * Rack and stack * Troubleshooting * Ticketing system experience Additional Notes: * Must be comfortable with physical tasks, including lifting equipment and climbing ladders Experience Level: Entry Level Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/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 Aug 6, 2025. 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 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.