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 has no experience to one (1) year of experience in the structured cabling industry. Minimum compensation USD 18.00 / yr, max USD 23.00 / yr.

• Install a work area outlet for floor, modular furniture and wall.
• 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, pull cable through sleeves and core penetration.
• Terminate low‑voltage devices.
• Complete all IES commercial paperwork: 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.

• Work in an outdoor or indoor construction environment.
• Self‑motivated, positive, professional, and help create, develop, and implement project process improvements.
• Promote the company culture and mission to employees, vendors, clients and partners.
• Prove skill in problem solving and critical thinking; effectively read, write and give oral presentations.
• Interpret blueprints and project documents.
• Work at heights, off a ladder and in confined spaces.
• Lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 75 pounds.
• See and distinguish colors, read small print and recognize audible signals such as dial tones.
• 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
• Gloves

• High School diploma or GED equivalency.
• Minimum of zero (0) to one (1) 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.

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