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.

Salary:
Min USD $18.00/Yr. Max USD $23.00/Yr.

Minimum of zero (0) to one (1) year experience in telecommunications or related technical field.

• Work in an outdoor or indoor construction work environment.
• Self‑motivated, positive, professional and help create, develop and implement project process improvement(s).
• Promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners.
• Possess proven problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills and ability to read, write and give oral presentation(s).
• Ability to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including specifications, reporting and quality requirements.
• Work at heights, off a ladder and in confined spaces, lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 75 pounds.
• Be able to see and distinguish different colors, read small print and hear and recognize audible signals such as dial tones.
• Able to travel within the branch territory and/or regional territory as needed.

• Screwdriver (regular and Phillips)
• Drywall saw
• Torpedo level
• Tape measure
• Snips (with belt sheath)
• Pliers (needle nose and channel locks)
• Hammer
• Wrench set
• Cable stripper
• Flashlight and gloves

• High School diploma or GED equivalency.
• 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.

IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity

Employer:

Minorities, Females, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. 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. Retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated.