ISP Helper

About the role

Our client is one of the country's top engineering firms, operating for over 50 years and 100% employee‑owned. Their telecommunications division delivers full turnkey solutions to major clients, with wireline and wireless divisions in the DMV. The wireline group focuses heavily on ISP work within the healthcare industry. The client is seeking a cable tech/helper to support a high‑profile healthcare client, Medstar, at Georgetown and Washington Hospital locations. The role assists the lead technician with MAC (Move, Add, Change) work on telecommunications devices.

Responsibilities

• Closet build‑outs
• Racking and stacking of equipment
• Installation of cable (primarily CAT6e and pre‑terminated fiber)
• Site cleanliness
• General helper duties
• Maintaining a professional, client‑facing demeanor in a healthcare environment
• Adhering to infection control standards

Skills

• Cat6 / Cat6e
• Fiber optic (pre‑terminated)
• Rack and stack / racking
• Cabling (low voltage)
• Installation and troubleshooting
• Termination (Cat5, Ethernet, optical)
• Healthcare/hospital environment experience

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Team player
• Self‑initiative and accountability
• Professional / customer‑facing
• Strong communication

Experience Level

Entry level

Job Type & Location

Contract‑to‑hire position based in Hanover, MD. The role is fully onsite. The position is anticipated to close on October 14, 2026.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $20.00 – $23.00 per hour. Actual compensation within this range will be based on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other job‑related factors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan (pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax options)
• Life insurance (voluntary life & AD&D for 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)