Technician II-Structured Cabling

Job Summary

The Communications Technician II must possess the ability to perform the technical responsibilities of a Cable Installer and function as a lead member of a technical team. The Technician II will coordinate small groups of installers in the performance of daily workload including adherence to Company safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Install work area outlets for floor, modular furniture and wall (terminate CAT 3 & CAT 5 jacks, mount face plates and surface‑mount boxes) adhering to IES COMMERCIAL labeling standards.
• Build closets: mount and install backboards, cross connects, racks, patch panels, fiber optic and hardware.
• Install grounding for racks, equipment and cable as required.
• Complete all IDC connections (e.g., terminate 110/66 blocks and patch panels).
• Perform testing: continuity test horizontal and riser cable; use volt‑ohmmeter; troubleshoot opens, crosses, shorts and transpose pairs; use a tone set.
• Identify active voice or data circuits.
• Assume responsibility for effective performance of crew, provide training, and coordinate personnel and timeline to complete projects.
• Accurately and timely complete all IES COMMERCIAL paperwork (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.

Tools

Required tools include screwdriver (regular and Phillips), drywall saw, torpedo level, tape measure, snips (with belt sheath), pliers (needle‑nose and channel locks), hammer, cable stripper, flashlight, gloves, punch tool with 110/66 block blade, tone set, 6/8‑position combo crimp tool, and Krone/3M/BIX.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalency.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in telecommunications or related technical field with supervisory ability.
• Proficiency with listed tools.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, specifications, reporting and quality requirements.
• Knowledge of universal communications color codes.
• Meet Company minimum driving standards.
• Self‑motivated, positive, professional; able to promote Company culture and act as liaison with customers.
• Strong problem‑solving, critical‑thinking, and communication skills (read, write, oral presentations).
• Physical ability to work at heights, off ladders, in confined spaces; lift up to 50 lb and move up to 75 lb.
• Ability to see and distinguish colors, read small print, and hear audible signals such as dial tones.
• Willingness to travel within branch or regional territory as needed.

Pay

Minimum $24.00 per hour, maximum $28.00 per hour.

Benefits

• Full benefits available after 30 days of employment.
• 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.

Schedule

Full‑time, direct hire position.

Company Overview

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of FY2025, IES generated over $3.3 billion in revenue, employed over 9,400 employees at more than 174 domestic locations across the United States.