Technician - Structured Cabling

Job Summary

The Communications Technician I must learn and possess the skills required to function as a contributing member of a technical team. Typically, the Technician I possess no experience to one (1) year of experience in the structured cabling industry.

• Install a work area outlet for floor (i.e., monument), modular furniture (i.e., surface mount box) and wall (i.e., box eliminator).
• Drop cable down a wall using fish tape or other method.
• Route cable through modular furniture.
• Perform pre‑termination procedures: organize, form, dress cables and determine length, slack and label cables.
• Suspend and support cable correctly: cable tray, J‑hook, D‑rings, Bridal rings, Trapeze.
• Build closets (mount and install backboards, cross connects, racks, patch panels, fiber optic and hardware).
• Install grounding for racks, equipment and cable as required.
• Perform fire‑stopping procedures on fire walls, install sleeves, and pull cable through sleeves and core penetration.
• Terminate low‑voltage devices.
• Fully complete all IES COMMERCIAL paperwork accurately and on time (timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, tool transfers and others as required).
• Adhere to and participate in all company, customer and industry quality and safety standards and regulations.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

The Communications Technician I must be able to work in an outdoor or indoor construction work environment. The Communications Technician I must be self‑motivated, positive in approach, professional and help create, develop and implement project process improvement(s). The Communications Technician I must promote the company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners. The Communications Technician I must possess proven problem‑solving and critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write and give oral presentations.

The Communications Technician I must have proven skill level or the ability to learn to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to specifications, reporting and quality requirements. The Communications Technician I must be able to work at heights, off of a ladder and in confined spaces, lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 75 pounds.

The Communications Technician I must be able to see and distinguish different colors, read small print and hear and recognize audible signals such as dial tones. The Communications Technician I must be able to travel within the branch territory and/or regional territory as needed.

• High school diploma or GED equivalency.
• Minimum of zero to one year experience in telecommunications or related technical field.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Basic construction industry knowledge preferred.
• Must possess and learn to effectively use the listed tools.
• Ability to meet company minimum driving standards preferred.
• Minimum years of experience 0–2.
• License required; no minimum education beyond high school.

The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated.

IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government.