Cable Technician Ocala

About the role

A commercial cable technician installs, maintains, and repairs structured network infrastructure for businesses, focusing on Cat5e/Cat6, fiber optics, and coaxial systems. Core duties include running cables, terminating connections, and testing signal integrity.

Responsibilities

• Run, lace, and route low-voltage cables through ceilings, walls, and raised floors using support structures like J-hooks and cable trays.
• Punch down and terminate voice and data blocks, patch panels, and jacks; assist with server room and rack organization.
• Use diagnostic meters and cable testers to measure signal strength, locate faults, and fix connectivity failures.
• Interpret architectural blueprints, construction drawings, and telecommunication schematics to plan cable paths.
• Label cables accurately, update network documentation, and follow local fire and building safety codes.

Skills

• Cable installation
• Cable termination
• Wireless access points
• Punchdown
• Cabling (Cat5, Cat6)
• Structured cabling
• Low voltage
• Rack and stack
• CCTV
• Installation
• Coax
• Wire cable
• Telecommunication

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus 3+ years of hands-on experience in commercial low-voltage or structured cabling.
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, punch-down tools, and optical time-domain reflectometers (OTDR) or cable certifiers.
• Ability to lift up to 50–80 lbs, climb ladders or lifts, work in tight ceiling spaces, and distinguish wire color codes.
• Active OSHA 10, Lift, and Fall certifications (or ability to obtain).

Pay

$23.00 – $28.00/hr.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits available for this temporary role may include:

• 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)

Schedule

Contract to Hire position based out of Ocala, FL. Fully onsite.