Cable Technician
TEKsystems · Fairfax, IA · 1 mo ago
On-siteInformation Technology$18–$22/hrFull-time
We need to output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown fences. Use for section headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections where posting has real specific content. We need to parse the job description.
Given text: "Communications Technician - Job Description The Communications Technician is responsible for the installation, termination, and support of low-voltage and structured cabling systems in commercial environments. This role includes installing work area outlets in floors, walls, and modular furniture; pulling and routing cable through walls, ceilings, and furniture systems; and preparing cabling for termination by organizing, dressing, labeling, and managing proper cable slack. Technicians will install and support cable infrastructure using cable trays, J-hooks, D-rings, bridal rings, and trapeze systems while ensuring installations meet industry standards and project specifications. Additional responsibilities include building telecommunications closets, mounting backboards, installing racks, patch panels, cross-connects, fiber optic components, and related hardware, as well as performing rack and equipment grounding. The role also requires performing fire-stopping procedures, installing sleeves, pulling cable through sleeves and core penetrations, and terminating low-voltage devices. Technicians must be able to interpret blueprints, project drawings, specifications, and quality requirements to ensure successful project completion."
That's responsibilities.
Then "Required Skills" list: Structured Cabling Installation, Low-Voltage Systems, Cable Pulling and Routing, Punchdown and Device Termination, Telecommunications Infrastructure, Rack & Stack Installation, Fiber Optic Cabling, Cable Labeling and Management.
Then "Qualifications": Experience working in commercial construction or telecommunications environments. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, project documentation, specifications, and quality standards. Self-motivated, professional, and team-oriented with a strong focus on safety and process improvement. Comfortable working indoors and outdoors, at heights, from ladders, and in confined spaces. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 75 pounds. Ability to distinguish colors, read small print, and recognize audible signals. Willingness to travel within local and regional territories as needed. Commitment to promoting a positive company culture and maintaining strong relationships with clients, vendors, and business partners. Experience Level: Intermediate (2+ years of structured cabling or low-voltage installation experience preferred)
Then "Job Type & Location": This is a Contract position based out of Fairfax, IA.
Then "Pay And Benefits": The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Then "Workplace Type": This is a fully onsite position in Fairfax,IA.
Then "Application Deadline": This position is anticipated to close on Sep 29, 2026.
Then "About TEKsystems" etc. That's boilerplate, we need to remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. So we should remove the About TEKsystems paragraphs, equal opportunity statements, etc. Also remove Application Deadline? The instruction says remove application instructions. Application deadline is maybe considered application instruction? It says "Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions." Application deadline is not exactly instruction but could be considered part of application process. Safer to remove it. Also remove Workplace Type? That's not boilerplate; it's location info. But location already given in Job Type & Location. Workplace Type repeats location; could be considered duplicated. We can drop it.
We need sections: About the role (maybe a brief description), Responsibilities, Requirements (maybe Qualifications?), Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Schedule not present; we should not create Schedule section if not stated. So we omit Schedule.
We need to include Pay section only if posting states pay. Yes, pay range given.
Benefits section: yes, benefits listed.
Skills section: yes.
Qualifications: we have Qualifications list; could be under Requirements or Qualifications. The instruction says use headings like Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We can have both Requirements and Qualifications if content distinct. But we can combine? The instruction: "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So maybe we combine Requirements and Qualifications into one section? But we have separate headings allowed. However we need to decide.
We have "Required Skills" list; that's Skills.
We have "Qualifications" paragraph with experience, abilities, etc. That's qualifications.
We also have responsibilities paragraph.
We also have "About the role" maybe a brief overview: The Communications Technician is responsible for ... That's essentially responsibilities but could be considered about the role. We could put that as About the role.
Thus sections:
- About the role: short paragraph summarizing role (maybe first sentence).
- Responsibilities: detailed list of duties (bullet list).
- Skills: list of required skills (bullet list).
- Qualifications: list of qualifications/experience (bullet list).
- Pay: pay range (maybe a paragraph).
- Benefits: list of benefits (bullet list).
We should not repeat job title as heading.
We must not include headings with filler text.
We need to output only HTML fragment.
Let's craft.
Use
for section headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections where posting has real specific content. We need to parse the job description.
Given text: "Communications Technician - Job Description The Communications Technician is responsible for the installation, termination, and support of low-voltage and structured cabling systems in commercial environments. This role includes installing work area outlets in floors, walls, and modular furniture; pulling and routing cable through walls, ceilings, and furniture systems; and preparing cabling for termination by organizing, dressing, labeling, and managing proper cable slack. Technicians will install and support cable infrastructure using cable trays, J-hooks, D-rings, bridal rings, and trapeze systems while ensuring installations meet industry standards and project specifications. Additional responsibilities include building telecommunications closets, mounting backboards, installing racks, patch panels, cross-connects, fiber optic components, and related hardware, as well as performing rack and equipment grounding. The role also requires performing fire-stopping procedures, installing sleeves, pulling cable through sleeves and core penetrations, and terminating low-voltage devices. Technicians must be able to interpret blueprints, project drawings, specifications, and quality requirements to ensure successful project completion."
That's responsibilities.
Then "Required Skills" list: Structured Cabling Installation, Low-Voltage Systems, Cable Pulling and Routing, Punchdown and Device Termination, Telecommunications Infrastructure, Rack & Stack Installation, Fiber Optic Cabling, Cable Labeling and Management.
Then "Qualifications": Experience working in commercial construction or telecommunications environments. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, project documentation, specifications, and quality standards. Self-motivated, professional, and team-oriented with a strong focus on safety and process improvement. Comfortable working indoors and outdoors, at heights, from ladders, and in confined spaces. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 75 pounds. Ability to distinguish colors, read small print, and recognize audible signals. Willingness to travel within local and regional territories as needed. Commitment to promoting a positive company culture and maintaining strong relationships with clients, vendors, and business partners. Experience Level: Intermediate (2+ years of structured cabling or low-voltage installation experience preferred)
Then "Job Type & Location": This is a Contract position based out of Fairfax, IA.
Then "Pay And Benefits": The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Then "Workplace Type": This is a fully onsite position in Fairfax,IA.
Then "Application Deadline": This position is anticipated to close on Sep 29, 2026.
Then "About TEKsystems" etc. That's boilerplate, we need to remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. So we should remove the About TEKsystems paragraphs, equal opportunity statements, etc. Also remove Application Deadline? The instruction says remove application instructions. Application deadline is maybe considered application instruction? It says "Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions." Application deadline is not exactly instruction but could be considered part of application process. Safer to remove it. Also remove Workplace Type? That's not boilerplate; it's location info. But location already given in Job Type & Location. Workplace Type repeats location; could be considered duplicated. We can drop it.
We need sections: About the role (maybe a brief description), Responsibilities, Requirements (maybe Qualifications?), Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Schedule not present; we should not create Schedule section if not stated. So we omit Schedule.
We need to include Pay section only if posting states pay. Yes, pay range given.
Benefits section: yes, benefits listed.
Skills section: yes.
Qualifications: we have Qualifications list; could be under Requirements or Qualifications. The instruction says use headings like Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We can have both Requirements and Qualifications if content distinct. But we can combine? The instruction: "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So maybe we combine Requirements and Qualifications into one section? But we have separate headings allowed. However we need to decide.
We have "Required Skills" list; that's Skills.
We have "Qualifications" paragraph with experience, abilities, etc. That's qualifications.
We also have responsibilities paragraph.
We also have "About the role" maybe a brief overview: The Communications Technician is responsible for ... That's essentially responsibilities but could be considered about the role. We could put that as About the role.
Thus sections:
- About the role: short paragraph summarizing role (maybe first sentence).
- Responsibilities: detailed list of duties (bullet list).
- Skills: list of required skills (bullet list).
- Qualifications: list of qualifications/experience (bullet list).
- Pay: pay range (maybe a paragraph).
- Benefits: list of benefits (bullet list).
We should not repeat job title as heading.
We must not include headings with filler text.
We need to output only HTML fragment.
Let's craft.
Use for each section heading.
Inside sections, use
for prose,
- for lists.
We need to preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail.
We need to include all details from responsibilities, skills, qualifications, pay, benefits.
Let's extract details precisely.
Responsibilities details:
- installation, termination, and support of low-voltage and structured cabling systems in commercial environments.
- installing work area outlets in floors, walls, and modular furniture.
- pulling and routing cable through walls, ceilings, and furniture systems.
- preparing cabling for termination by organizing, dressing, labeling, and managing proper cable slack.
- install and support cable infrastructure using cable trays, J-hooks, D-rings, bridal rings, and trapeze systems while ensuring installations meet industry standards and project specifications.
- building telecommunications closets.
- mounting backboards.
- installing racks, patch panels, cross-connects, fiber optic components, and related hardware.
- performing rack and equipment grounding.
- performing fire-stopping procedures.
- installing sleeves.
- pulling cable through sleeves and core penetrations.
- terminating low-voltage devices.
- interpreting blueprints, project drawings, specifications, and quality requirements to ensure successful project completion.
We can bullet each.
Skills list:
- Structured Cabling Installation
- Low-Voltage Systems
- Cable Pulling and Routing
- Punchdown and Device Termination
- Telecommunications Infrastructure
- Rack & Stack Installation
- Fiber Optic Cabling
- Cable Labeling and Management
Qualifications list:
- Experience working in commercial construction or telecommunications environments.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, project documentation, specifications, and quality standards.
- Self-motivated, professional, and team-oriented with a strong focus on safety and process improvement.
- Comfortable working indoors and outdoors, at heights, from ladders, and in confined spaces.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 75 pounds.
- Ability to distinguish colors, read small print, and recognize audible signals.
- Willingness to travel within local and regional territories as needed.
- Commitment to promoting a positive company culture and maintaining strong relationships with clients, vendors, and business partners.
- Experience Level: Intermediate (2+ years of structured cabling or low-voltage installation experience preferred)
Pay:
- Pay range: $18.00 - $22.00/hr.
- Individual compensation offered within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
- Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment.
- Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.
- If eligible, benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: (list)
Benefits list:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
We should preserve the exact phrasing? Probably okay.
Now we need to exclude boilerplate: About TEKsystems, equal opportunity statements, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Massachusetts Lie Detector, Use of Artificial Intelligence, etc. Also remove Application Deadline and Workplace Type (duplicate). Also remove "Job Type & Location" maybe we can incorporate location into About the role or Qualifications? But we have location info: Contract position based out of Fairfax, IA. That's substantive; we should keep it. Could be placed in About the role or a separate section like Job Details. But we only have allowed headings; we could put location in About the role paragraph.
Thus About the role: "This is a Contract position based out of Fairfax, IA. The Communications Technician is responsible for the installation, termination, and support of low-voltage and structured cabling systems in commercial environments." Combine.
Now we need to ensure we don't repeat job title as heading.
Now produce HTML.
Let's craft:
About the role
This is a Contract position based out of Fairfax, IA. The Communications Technician is responsible for the installation, termination, and support of low-voltage and structured cabling systems in commercial environments.
Responsibilities
- Installation, termination, and support of low-voltage and structured cabling systems in commercial environments.
- Installing work area outlets in floors, walls, and modular furniture.
- Pulling and routing cable through walls, ceilings, and furniture systems.
- Preparing cabling for termination by organizing, dressing, labeling, and managing proper cable slack.
- Installing and supporting cable infrastructure using cable trays, J-hooks, D-rings, bridal rings, and trapeze systems while ensuring installations meet industry standards and project specifications.
- Building telecommunications closets.
- Mounting backboards.
- Installing racks, patch panels, cross-connects, fiber optic components, and related hardware.
- Performing rack and equipment grounding.
- Performing fire-stopping procedures.
- Installing sleeves.
- Pulling cable through sleeves and core penetrations.
- Terminating low-voltage devices.
- Interpreting blueprints, project drawings, specifications, and quality requirements to ensure successful project completion.
Skills
- Structured Cabling Installation
- Low-Voltage Systems
- Cable Pulling and Routing
- Punchdown and Device Termination