ISP Technician

SRI Telecom•Baton Rouge, LA

4d•$20 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

SRI is hiring Inside Plant (ISP) Technicians to support installation, integration, and maintenance work within Central Office, Headend, and Data Center facilities. This hands-on technical role focuses on structured cabling, fiber, RF, and power-related infrastructure in mission-critical environments. Technicians support equipment installations, cabling, testing, and network cutovers while following established safety and installation standards. The role is suited to technicians who are comfortable working in live network facilities and take pride in clean, accurate, standards-based work. The position is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (70806), with a Monday-through-Friday schedule that includes night work. The stated pay range is $20–$32 per hour, depending on experience.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience working in Inside Plant, Central Office, Headend, or Data Center environments.
Hands-on experience with rack-and-stack, structured cabling, and cable management systems.
Ability to install and test CAT5/6 and fiber-optic cabling.
Familiarity with grounding, bonding, and basic DC power concepts.
Experience using fiber and copper test equipment.
Comfort working around live network equipment as permitted by site guidelines.
Ability to lift up to 80 pounds and work on ladders or in confined spaces.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
Reliability, self-motivation, and comfort working independently.
Proficiency using a computer and Google Suite.

Responsibilities

Install racks, cabinets, and network equipment in ISP facilities.
Perform rack-and-stack, equipment mounting, and cable management.
Install, dress, label, and test copper and fiber-optic cabling.
Support network integrations, migrations, and scheduled cutovers, including overnight work.
Assist with DC power installations, grounding, and bonding according to site standards.
Use test equipment to validate fiber and copper connectivity.
Follow site safety procedures and critical-facility standards.
Work from installation documentation, drawings, and MOPs.
Maintain clean work areas and accurate labeling and documentation.