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IES Holdings

Diversified holding company operating electrical services

Data Center Technician 1

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026Deadline 10/21/27
$18 - $20/hr+ 401(k) Match
Mid
Chandler, AZ, USA
In PersonOnsite.
IT Operations

About the job

Requirements
  • Have at least 2 years of experience working in data centers, operations, or a related technical field.
  • Have general knowledge of server and network equipment and software support configurations.
  • Have a basic understanding of AC/DC power principles, data center power distribution, and data center best practices.
  • Work independently and maintain a high productivity rate.
  • Act as the company liaison when interfacing with customer representatives.
  • Have problem-solving and critical-thinking skills and the ability to read, write, and give oral presentations effectively.
  • Be able to work at heights, use a ladder, work in confined spaces, lift up to 50 pounds, and move up to 75 pounds.
  • Be able to stand and walk for extended periods.
  • Be able to distinguish colors, read small print, and hear and recognize audible signals such as dial tones.
  • Have communication and customer relationship skills.
  • Maintain regular attendance.
  • Have at least a high school diploma or GED equivalency.
  • Be proficient with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
  • Meet the company's minimum driving standards.
Responsibilities
  • Directly support and complete scheduled data center moves, adds, and changes (MACs).
  • Install hardware, including device labeling and power and network cable connectivity.
  • Complete hardware support work orders involving hardware and cabling MACs, certification, troubleshooting, and break-fix work.
  • Manage assets, conduct audits, and track daily work logs and tickets.
  • Provide smart-hands assistance for multiple customers at various sites within specified service-level agreement response times; on-call duties may apply.
  • Maintain a safe and secure operating environment in the data center and report violations to the immediate supervisor.
  • Maintain detailed documentation and records.
  • Maintain site security protocols, badging requirements, and data protection procedures.
  • Ensure media storage devices, including hard drives, thumb drives, and CD/DVDs, are logged, secured, and documented in accordance with retention practices.
  • Use working knowledge of server and network hardware and components; copper and fiber infrastructure installation and testing; data center productivity and support tools, applications, and software, including Windows, Linux, SSH, RDP, and PuTTY; and data center infrastructure management tools.
  • Coordinate equipment and material receiving, shipping, and return merchandise authorization (RMA) processing as required.
  • Provide vendor and security escorts as needed.
  • Clean raised floors, cabinet and rack exterior surfaces, work benches, and other areas regularly as needed.
  • Support standard and emergency data center operating procedures.
  • Report data center service availability, performance, and capacity utilization as required.
  • Provide daily error-log reports and inspect physical data center health, including power, cooling, and hazards.
  • Coordinate equipment installation and delivery schedules in accordance with project plans.
  • Perform on-call duties as needed.
Desired Qualifications
  • Any server, operating system, network, or data center certifications are a plus.

About the company

IES Holdings is a diversified holding company that owns and coordinates electrical contracting and related infrastructure services across four segments: Communications, Residential, Commercial & Industrial, and Infrastructure Solutions. It operates by aligning a nationwide network of more than 8,000 employees across 125+ locations to install, maintain, and upgrade electrical systems for data centers, homes, commercial and industrial facilities, and infrastructure projects. Its differentiation comes from its scale, diversification, and wide geographic reach, built by consolidating many local contractors into a multi-segment group. Its goal is to provide reliable electrical contracting and infrastructure solutions across multiple markets by leveraging its nationwide network and acquisitions.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Houston, Texas

Founded

1997

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What believers are saying

  • Communications revenue jumped 35% in Q2 2026 from data center and distribution demand.
  • Backlog hit $3.9 billion on March 31, 2026, up 62% from fiscal 2025.
  • Gulf Island and DBM Global add fabrication capacity for larger industrial projects in 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Residential revenue fell 10% in Q2 2026 as housing weakness persists through 2027.
  • DBM Global integration risk peaks by December 2026, when IES closes a $650 million deal.
  • Data center concentration ties IES to hyperscaler spending; any pause hits backlog and margins.

What makes IES Holdings unique

  • IES combines electrical contracting with data center, industrial, and structural steel capabilities.
  • Tontine-backed control lets IES buy companies fast, including Gulf Island and DBM Global.
  • A no-long-term-debt balance sheet supported $300 million credit capacity in June 2026.

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Benefits

  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Life Insurance

Growth & Insights and Company News

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GlobeNewswire
Aug 10th, 2026
IES Holdings to Acquire DBM Global

Transaction Establishes New Structural Line of Business, Adding One of the Largest Independent Structural Steel Fabrication and Erection Platforms in the...

Yahoo Finance
May 9th, 2026
IES Holdings subsidiary acquires Broadwind Texas facility for $19.5M

IES Holdings subsidiary IES Infrastructure has agreed to acquire Broadwind Heavy Fabrications' production facility in Abilene, Texas, for up to $19.5 million. The deal includes real property, equipment, machinery and related assets, with consideration comprising cash and non-cash value tied to a below-market lease arrangement. Approximately 140 employees involved in wind tower manufacturing are expected to transfer to IES Infrastructure after the lease term ends. The transaction was announced on 5 May 2026, following a definitive agreement signed on 30 April. IES Holdings reported second-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $4.16, up from $3.30 year-on-year, with revenue rising to $974.2 million from $834 million. The company maintains a backlog of approximately $3.9 billion, driven by strong demand in data centres and communications infrastructure.

Yahoo Finance
May 7th, 2026
IES Holdings Q2 revenue jumps 17% to $974M on surging data center demand

IES Holdings reported fiscal second-quarter 2026 results on 1 May, with revenue reaching $974 million, up 17% year-over-year. Operating income rose 21% to $112.3 million, whilst net income attributable to IES climbed 56% to $109.9 million, yielding diluted earnings per share of $5.44. The Communications segment drove growth with a 35% revenue increase from data centre and distribution centre demand. Infrastructure Solutions revenue surged 64%, boosted by the January acquisition of Gulf Island Fabrication, which contributed $37.5 million. However, the Residential segment declined 10% due to housing market weakness. IES Holdings ended the quarter with $49.5 million in cash and over $214 million in marketable securities.

Yahoo Finance
May 6th, 2026
IES Holdings trades at 34.9x P/E after Q2 2026 beat and Gulf Island Fabrication acquisition

IES Holdings has raised eyebrows after reporting strong Q2 2026 results and acquiring Gulf Island Fabrication. The company posted higher sales, earnings and backlog, driven by its Communications and Infrastructure Solutions segments. Shares surged 37% over the past month, with a one-year total shareholder return of 178%. Despite the rally, the stock trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 34.9x, below both the US Construction industry average of 45.8x and peer average of 48.1x. The company delivered profit growth of 55.7% over the past year and maintains a return on equity of 35.6%. At $661.40 per share, the stock trades roughly 6% below analysts' $700 price target, suggesting potential upside remains despite recent momentum.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 23rd, 2026
IES director sells $3.8M in shares following 157% stock surge

IES Holdings director Todd Cleveland sold 7,500 shares of common stock valued at approximately $3.8 million across two transactions between 24 February and 4 March 2026, according to SEC filings. The sales represented about 8.9% of his direct holdings at the start of the period. The sale occurred following a 157% one-year total return in IESC stock and continues a multi-year pattern of position reduction. Cleveland's remaining direct holdings now stand at roughly half their April 2023 level, valued at approximately $34.1 million based on the 20 March closing price of $436.95. The 7,500-share sale was smaller than Cleveland's roughly 10,000-share median for previous open-market sales since April 2023. All transactions involved directly held common shares, with no derivative securities or indirect holdings affected.