
Data Center Engineer Operator
Jeffersonville, OHContract$23–25/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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Job overview
The Data Center Engineer Operator supports a large-scale data center operation in the Greater Columbus Area. The role involves hands-on operation, maintenance, and monitoring of critical facility systems, with troubleshooting and infrastructure support. It is suited to candidates with mechanical, electrical, HVAC, maintenance, military, or technical trade backgrounds and offers career growth and practical experience in mission-critical facility operations.
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About the Opportunity
We are seeking Data Center Engineer Operator to support a large-scale data center operation in the Greater Columbus Area. This role is ideal for individuals with mechanical, electrical, HVAC, maintenance, military, or technical trade backgrounds who enjoy hands-on work and troubleshooting critical infrastructure. This position offers excellent career growth opportunities within the rapidly expanding data center industry and provides hands-on experience supporting mission-critical facility operations.
Key Responsibilities
Assist with the operation, maintenance, and monitoring of critical data center systems.
Support electrical, mechanical, HVAC, power distribution, cooling, and backup power equipment.
Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshoot facility-related issues.
Use hand and power tools to support server rack builds and infrastructure projects.
Monitor building systems and respond to operational alerts.
Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and internal teams to ensure facility reliability.
Maintain accurate inventory, maintenance, and operational records.
Follow established safety procedures and operational standards.
Qualifications
Mechanical, electrical, HVAC, maintenance, military, or technical trade experience preferred.
Ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment using hand and power tools.
Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn critical facility systems.
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced data center environment.
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Trade school, military technical training, or relevant technical education is a plus.
Preferred Experience
Data center, facilities, maintenance, electrical, or HVAC experience.
Knowledge of generators, UPS systems, switchgear, power distribution, cooling systems, or building automation systems.
Familiarity with low-voltage copper or fiber cabling.
Experience supporting critical infrastructure operations.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Jeffersonville, OH.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.00/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 position based out of Jeffersonville, OH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 5, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Jeffersonville,OH.
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 1,074 open Data Center Operations jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$23–25/hr
- US median$32–57/hr127 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $24/hr, is 44% below the US median midpoint ($43/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Data Center Operations hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 56 open Data Center Operations jobs in Ohio and 1,074 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- Data Center Operations postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 8 years (736 postings).
- Education
- 214 of the 1,074 open Data Center Operations jobs (20%) 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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