100% Travel Cable Technician - Camera

TEKsystems•Houston, TX

1d•$23 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking experienced Traveling Cable / Low‑Voltage Technicians to support a large‑scale retail security camera rollout. This role involves nationwide travel to Lowe’s stores, working as part of a team to install, cable, test, and validate IP camera systems according to strict installation and field‑of‑view (FOV) requirements. Technicians will be responsible for complete end‑to‑end installation activities, including structured cabling, hardware mounting, camera configuration support, validation, and documentation.

Requirements

2+ years experience in low‑voltage or structured cabling environments
Strong hands‑on experience with: CAT5e/CAT6 cabling Termination and testing Retail or commercial environments
Familiarity with IP security camera installations (Axis experience preferred)
Ability to read and follow installation scopes, shot guides, and diagrams
Comfortable working in IDFs and ladder/lift environments
Basic understanding of network connectivity and troubleshooting
Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
Ability to travel 100% nationwide for extended periods
Ability to work overnight shifts and maintain productivity

Nice To Haves

Axis camera installation experience
Fluke certification or strong testing background
Conduit bending or light electrical/EMT experience
Previous big‑box retail rollout experience (Lowe’s, Walmart, etc.)
Experience working with ServiceNow or similar ticketing/documentation systems

Responsibilities

Install Axis IP security cameras per approved scope (approximately 35–38 cameras per site)
Perform structured cabling (CAT5e/CAT6) from cameras to IDFs
Terminate, label, and organize cabling in IDFs and camera locations
Test and certify cabling using industry‑standard testing equipment (Fluke preferred)
Mount camera hardware using appropriate solutions including: Unistrut Conduit Surface and ceiling mounts
Verify network connectivity to required IDFs
Support camera configuration verification and firmware checks (in coordination with Help Desk)
Assist with Field‑of‑View (FOV) validation to ensure cameras align with shot guide requirements
Make physical camera adjustments as requested by the client AP team
Return to sites as needed for follow‑up adjustments or corrections
Capture and upload required deliverables: Camera images Test results Validation documentation
Upload documentation into ServiceNow
Follow all site safety, PPE, and customer requirements
Work effectively in teams of four on overnight shifts (typically four nights per store)