Technician I - Structured Cabling

About the role

The Technician I – Structured Cabling must learn and possess the skills required to function as a contributing member of a technical team. Typically, the Technician I has no experience to one (1) year of experience in the structured cabling industry.

Responsibilities

• Install work‑area outlets for floor (monument), modular furniture (surface‑mount box) and wall (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; determine length, slack and label cables.
• Suspend and support cable correctly using cable tray, J‑hook, D‑rings, bridal rings, or trapeze.
• Build closets: mount and install backboards, cross‑connects, racks, patch panels, fiber‑optic 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 penetrations.
• Terminate low‑voltage devices.
• Complete all IES COMMERCIAL paperwork accurately and on time (timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, tool transfers, etc.).
• Adhere to and participate in all company, customer and industry quality and safety standards and regulations.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalency.
• 0–1 year experience in telecommunications or a related technical field.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn; basic construction industry knowledge preferred.
• Proven problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills; ability to read, write and give oral presentations.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and project documents (specifications, reporting, quality requirements).
• Physical ability to work indoor or outdoor construction environments, at heights, off ladders, in confined spaces; lift up to 50 lb, move up to 75 lb; stand and walk on large job sites regularly.
• Ability to see and distinguish colors, read small print, and hear audible signals such as dial tones.
• Ability to travel within branch or regional territory as needed; regular attendance required.
• Must possess and learn to effectively use tools: screwdriver (regular and Phillips), drywall saw, torpedo level, tape measure, snips (with belt sheath), needle‑nose and channel‑lock pliers, hammer, wrench set, cable stripper, flashlight, gloves; trade tools: punch tool with 110‑block and 66‑block blade.
• Self‑motivated, positive, professional; promote company culture and mission.
• Ability to meet company minimum driving standards preferred.
• Career path: Technician II – Structured Cabling (0–2 years experience).

Pay

USD $21.00 – $23.00 per hour

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Company 401(k) plan with employer contribution match
• Company‑paid time off
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Choice of medical coverage including prescription and short‑term disability plans
• Choice of dental and vision coverage
• Optional long‑term disability, critical illness, accident, legal and pet coverage
• Auto and home insurance discount programs