Technician I - Structured Cabling

About the Role

As a Technician I - Structured Cabling, you will learn and develop the skills required to function as a contributing member of a technical team. This role is ideal for individuals with no experience to one year of experience in the structured cabling industry.

Responsibilities

• Install work area outlets for floor (e.g., monument), modular furniture (e.g., surface mount box), and wall (e.g., box eliminator).
• Drop cable down walls using fish tape or other methods.
• Route cable through modular furniture.
• Perform pre-termination procedures: organize, form, dress cables, and 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, and related components.
• 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, including timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, and tool transfers.
• Adhere to and participate in all company, customer, and industry quality and safety standards and regulations.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Ability to work in outdoor or indoor construction environments.
• Self-motivated, positive, and professional with a focus on project process improvements.
• Promote the company culture and mission to employees, vendors, clients, and business partners.
• Proven problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to read, write, and deliver oral presentations effectively.
• Skill or ability to learn to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including specifications, reporting, and quality requirements.
• Ability to work at heights, off ladders, and in confined spaces.
• Lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 75 pounds.
• Stand and walk across large job sites regularly.
• Ability to see and distinguish colors, read small print, and hear and recognize audible signals such as dial tones.
• Ability to travel within the branch or regional territory as needed.
• Regular attendance is mandatory.

Tools Required

• Screwdriver (regular and Phillips), drywall saw, torpedo level, tape measure, snips (with belt sheath), pliers (needle nose and channel locks), hammer, wrench set, cable stripper, flashlight, and gloves.
• Trade tools: punch tool with 110 block and 66 block blade.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalency.
• Zero to one year of experience in telecommunications or a related technical field.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Basic construction industry knowledge preferred.
• Ability to meet company minimum driving standards preferred.

Pay

Hourly pay range: $20.00 – $23.00 USD.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Company 401K 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.