Inside Plant (ISP) Technician

SRI Telecom•Mesa, AZ

4d•$25 - $35

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 is a hands-on technical role focused on structured cabling, fiber, RF, and power-related infrastructure in mission-critical environments. Technicians will support equipment installations, cabling, testing, and network cutovers while following established safety and installation standards. This role is well suited for technicians who are comfortable working in live network facilities and take pride in clean, accurate, and standards-based work.

Requirements

1.5+ 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
Comfortable working around live network equipment as permitted by site guidelines
Ability to lift up to 80 lbs and work on ladders or in confined spaces
Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
Reliable, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently

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 per 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