Data Center Cable Technician

TEKsystems

16h • $21 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

The Technician I is an entry-level role designed for individuals with little to no experience (up to one year) in structured cabling. Technicians will learn and develop the skills required to be a contributing member of a technical team while working under supervision on commercial projects.

Requirements

• Low-voltage cabling and wiring
• Structured cabling installation
• Color codes and cable terminations
• J-hooks and cable support systems
• Telecom and data center environments
• Fiber optic cable handling and splicing
• CAT5/CAT6 installation and termination
• Rack assembly, rack and stack, ladder rack installation
• Cable testing and troubleshooting
• 0–1 year of experience in structured cabling or low-voltage systems preferred
• Willingness to learn and work in a team environment
• Ability to follow safety standards and job-site procedures
• Reliable transportation and ability to work on-site

Nice To Haves

• CCTV and security systems (a plus)

Responsibilities

• Install work area outlets for:
• Floor (monuments)
• Modular furniture (surface mount boxes)
• Walls (box eliminators)
• Drop cable down walls using fish tape or other methods
• Route cable through modular furniture
• Perform pre-termination procedures:
• Organizing, forming, and dressing cables
• Determining proper cable length and slack
• Labeling cables accurately
• Properly suspend and support cable using:
• Cable tray, J-hooks, D-rings, bridal rings, and trapeze systems
• Build and outfit closets:
• Mount/install backboards, racks, patch panels, cross-connects, fiber optic hardware
• Install grounding for racks, equipment, and cabling as required
• Perform fire-stopping procedures:
• Install sleeves
• Pull cable through sleeves and core penetrations
• Terminate low-voltage devices
• Complete all required company paperwork accurately and on time:
• Timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, tool transfers, etc.
• Adhere to all company, customer, safety, and industry quality standards
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees