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Location: Altoona, IA (Relocation Required)

Duration: 4-Month Contract-to-Hire

Company: TEKsystems

Are you looking to break into the booming data center and telecommunications industry? TEKsystems is seeking motivated, reliable, and hardworking individuals for an entry-level Data Center Technician opportunity in Altoona, Iowa. No extensive experience required. If you have construction, telecom, cabling, or hands-on mechanical experience and are eager to learn, we want to hear from you.

• Install and support low-voltage cabling systems in large-scale data center environments
• Pull, route, and dress copper and fiber optic cable
• Install cable trays, J-hooks, D-rings, and other cable support systems
• Assist with rack and stack activities, patch panels, and equipment installation
• Terminate and label cables according to project standards
• Read and follow blueprints, diagrams, and project documentation
• Use hand tools safely and effectively
• Work on active construction sites while maintaining safety and quality standards
• Support data center build-outs and infrastructure expansion projects

Required:

• Willingness to relocate to Altoona, IA for the initial 4-month contract assignment
  • (Travel projects may include paid housing and daily per diem allowances).
• Explore new locations while gaining experience on large-scale technology infrastructure projects.
• Ability to travel for future project opportunities after conversion
• Experience with hand tools and basic construction tasks
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and coachability
• Comfortable working on construction sites, ladders, and at heights

Preferred:

• Telecom, cabling, fiber, or low-voltage experience
• Experience pulling cable, installing cable trays, or terminating cables
• Rack and stack experience
• Construction experience working from blueprints or technical drawings

Data centers are one of the fastest-growing industries in the country. This role provides hands-on training and a pathway into a long-term technology career. TEKsystems values dependable employees and offers strong opportunities for advancement.

Future projects may include travel assignments with paid housing and daily per diem provided.

Join a team supporting large-scale data center projects with continued opportunities for redeployment and long-term employment.

Gain valuable experience working with fiber optics, structured cabling, and critical infrastructure within hyperscale data center environments.

• Large-scale data center construction project
• Monday-Friday schedule
• Typical work hours between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM
• Indoor and outdoor construction environments
• Must be comfortable working at heights and in physically demanding conditions

This is an excellent opportunity for entry-level candidates looking to start a career in telecommunications, data centers, structured cabling, or low-voltage technology. If you're dependable, willing to learn, and ready to relocate for a career-building opportunity, apply today.

This is a Contract position based out of Altoona, IA.

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $24.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Altoona,IA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 10, 2026.

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.

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.

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. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.