Communications Technician
About The Position
LEK Technology Group designs, installs, and supports low-voltage technology and network infrastructure across commercial, education, healthcare, government, industrial, and entertainment environments. Its services include structured cabling, physical security, wireless networks, audiovisual solutions, and fiber infrastructure. The Commercial Communications Technician installs, terminates, tests, and maintains voice, data, fiber, and wireless network infrastructure for commercial, education, healthcare, government, and DoD customers. Under the direction of the Project Manager and Lead Technician, the technician helps ensure projects are completed safely, cleanly, according to manufacturer specifications, and on schedule.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of structured cabling or low-voltage installation experience.
- Hands-on copper termination and testing experience.
- Knowledge of TIA/EIA cabling standards and OSHA jobsite safety.
- Valid driver's license and ability to pass a background check.
- Ability to perform ladder and lift work.
Nice To Haves
- Fiber termination, fusion splicing, and OTDR/power meter testing experience.
- BICSI Installer 1/2, CommScope, Panduit, or similar manufacturer certifications.
- Wireless access point installation experience.
- Experience on military, school, healthcare, or commercial construction projects.
- Team-oriented approach, commitment to quality installations and clean workmanship, and desire to learn and grow.
Responsibilities
- Support daily onsite installation activities as directed by the Project Manager and/or Lead Technician.
- Install structured cabling systems, including Cat6/Cat6A, coax, and control cabling.
- Install single-mode and multimode fiber optic cabling for inside and outside plant applications.
- Build out telecom rooms and data centers, including racks, cable tray, ladder rack, patch panels, and grounding.
- Install wireless access points and network hardware.
- Pull, dress, label, and terminate copper and fiber cabling.
- Test and certify copper and fiber runs using Fluke or similar equipment, and document results.
- Bundle, tag, and organize cabling for clean, compact finished systems.
- Assist with troubleshooting network connectivity, PoE, and cabling issues.
- Read and work from floor plans, cable schedules, and as-builts.
- Maintain jobsite safety and comply with LEK standards.
Benefits
- Per diem provided when applicable for regional travel.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
