Technician - Structured Cabling

Position: Technician I - 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.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• 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

USD $18.00/Yr.

- USD $23.00/Yr.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Work in an outdoor or indoor construction work environment.
• Self-motivated, positive approach, professional and drive project process improvements.
• Promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and partners.
• Proven problem solving and critical thinking skills; effective oral presentation.
• Interpret blueprints and other project documents, including specifications, reporting and quality requirements.
• Work at heights, off a ladder, in confined spaces; lift up to 50 lbs and move up to 75 lbs.
• See and distinguish colors, read small print, hear audible signals such as dial tones.
• Travel within branch and/or regional territory as needed.

Tools

• 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.

Education, Certification, License, and Skill Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalency.
• Zero to one (0-1) year experience in telecommunications or related technical field.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Basic construction industry knowledge preferred.
• Possess and learn to effectively use the listed tools.
• Meeting company minimum driving standards preferred.

Minimum Years of Experience

6+ years.

License Required

No.

Minimum Education

High School.

Overview

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025 IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 10,000 employees at over 90 domestic locations across the United States.

EEO

Statement

IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity

Employer:

Minorities, Females, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans 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. IES is committed to affirmative steps to promote employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.

Disability

Accommodation

IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at  or any IES office to request assistance.

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