Cable Installation Technician

About the role

Instrata recently acquired Premiere Communications, who operates offices in Charleston, Charlotte, Myrtle Beach, and Florence. They provide services such as Structured Cabling, Cellular Enhancement, A/V, and Data Center services. We have been placing techs with Premiere since 2017, with William being a former TEKsystems employee. The work will primarily be in Charleston, with 10-20% travel to Charlotte and Myrtle Beach.

Responsibilities

• Install and remove wireless access points (APs) in hospitals and other facilities.
• Work on both greenfield and existing installations, including pulling, punching down, and terminating cables.
• Ensure compliance with customer satisfaction standards and top-notch customer service.
• Work in various environments, including schools and hospitals.
• Be flexible with work hours, which may include 4 10-hour days or 5 8-hour days, with potential overtime.
• Handle shift work for hospital projects, particularly for operating room (OR) readiness.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience in low-voltage installations.
• Knowledge of common terminations like patch panels and 110/66 blocks.
• Understanding of color codes and cable types (cat5, cat6, coax, fiber).
• OSHA certification.
• Experience with tools and equipment necessary for the job.
• Knowledge of RJ45 and RJ11 jacks.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of wireless access point (WIFI) installation and removal.
• Ability to work in a hospital environment and perform construction tasks.
• Good communication skills to interact with clients and colleagues.
• Adaptability to different work schedules and locations.

Skills

• Installation, Cat6, Cable, Install, Cat5, Access control, Punchdown, Wireless access point, Cable installation, CCTV
• Additional skills include MAC address knowledge, link light management, and patching cables into pots.

Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $27.00/hr. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage, life insurance, short and long-term disability, health spending account (HSA), transportation benefits, employee assistance program, time off, and leave.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $27.00/hr. Benefits are subject to change and may include medical, dental, vision, critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage, life insurance, short and long-term disability, health spending account (HSA), transportation benefits, employee assistance program, time off, and leave.

Requirements

• Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in low-voltage installations.
• Knowledge of common terminations like patch panels and 110/66 blocks.
• Understanding of color codes and cable types (cat5, cat6, coax, fiber).
• OSHA certification.
• Experience with tools and equipment necessary for the job.
• Knowledge of RJ45 and RJ11 jacks.

Top Skills

• Symbol for a data jack on a low-voltage diagram: Triangle
• Kinds of terminations: Patch panel, 110/66 blocks
• Color codes: Orange, White/Orange, Green White/Blue, Blue White/Green, Brown White/Brown
• Cables worked with: Cat5, Cat6, Coax, Fiber
• OSS certification: Yes
• NEC code for distance between J-Hooks: Standard installation is 5' to keep the cable from sagging.
• Tools: Own tools needed, including those for pulling, punching down, and terminating cables.
• Difference between RJ45 and RJ11 jacks: RJ45 is for data jacks, RJ11 is for phone jacks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Looking for 1+ years experience in low voltage.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Hanahan, SC. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems

We are a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution, and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe, and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities, and speed. We are strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We are building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems Global Services

We are a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution, and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe, and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities, and speed. We are strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We are building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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