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Data Center Installation Technician - Veterans Encouraged To Apply

TEKsystems

Knightsville, SCContract / Full-time$20/hrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$20/hr
Location
Knightsville, SC
Schedule
Contract / Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Data Center Installation Technician installs cabling and equipment in large data center facilities. The role welcomes veterans and candidates from physically demanding backgrounds, and no telecommunications or data center experience is required because training is provided. This contract-to-hire opportunity is fully onsite in Knightsville, South Carolina, with full-time hours, overtime, and potential for future permanent employment.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Communication CablingEquipment Rack InstallationHand and Power ToolsTeamworkAttention to DetailFollowing ProceduresLifting and CarryingWorking on Ladders and LiftsStanding and Walking

Qualifications

No Prior Data Center Experience Required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Data Center Installation TechnicianVeterans Encouraged to Apply | Paid Training | $20/hr + Overtime | Long-Term Career Growth

Military service often develops the exact qualities that lead to success in this role: accountability, teamwork, dependability, attention to detail, and a mission-focused mindset.

We're actively seeking Veterans, Reservists, National Guard members, transitioning service members, and hardworking individuals from construction, manufacturing, warehouse, trades, logistics, and other physically demanding backgrounds.

No telecommunications or data center experience required. We provide the training. You bring the work ethic.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Pulling and routing communication cabling throughout large data center facilities

  • Building and installing equipment racks

  • Labeling, scanning, and organizing equipment

  • Assisting experienced technicians with infrastructure installations

  • Working with hand and power tools

  • Following safety procedures and quality standards

  • Supporting mission-critical projects that power today's technology infrastructure

Who Succeeds Here

This role is ideal for individuals who:

  • Show up on time and ready to work

  • Take pride in doing things the right way

  • Work well as part of a team

  • Are comfortable with physically demanding work

  • Want to learn technical skills and build a long-term career

  • Can follow procedures and safety requirements

Valuable Backgrounds

  • Military Service (All Branches)

  • Construction

  • General Labor

  • Manufacturing

  • Warehouse Operations

  • Logistics & Transportation

  • Electrical Helper

  • Mechanical Trades

  • Landscaping

  • Equipment Operation

  • Concrete or Civil Construction

  • Industrial Maintenance

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

  • Ability to work on ladders and lifts

  • Comfortable working 10-hour shifts

  • Ability to work in outdoor conditions, including heat and cold

  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, and work with tools throughout the day

Schedule

  • Full-time hours

  • Typical schedule: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM (May switch to 2nd or 3rd shift depending on project needs)

  • Overtime available and often expected

  • Saturday work 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

No prior data center experience required

Structured training from experienced technicians

Opportunity to learn a specialized technical trade

Long-term project work with career advancement opportunities

Leadership development for high performers

Gain experience in the rapidly growing data center industry

Potential opportunity for future permanent employment

From Service to Skilled TradeMany successful technicians come from military, construction, warehouse, manufacturing, and trade backgrounds. If you're dependable, hardworking, and looking for more than just another job, this is an opportunity to build a long-term career in a growing industry.Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Knightsville, SC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Knightsville, SC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Knightsville,SC.

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

Were 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. Were 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. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were 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.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,405 open Data Center Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$20/hr
  • US median$30–54/hr1,081 hourly ranges

This rate, $20/hr, is 53% below the US median midpoint ($42/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Data Center Technician hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 15 open Data Center Technician jobs in South Carolina and 1,405 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
Data Center Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (1,034 postings).
Education
220 of the 1,405 open Data Center Technician jobs (16%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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