Cable Technician

TEKsystems • Fort Myers, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Low Voltage Cable Installation Technician is responsible for installing, terminating, testing, and maintaining structured cabling systems in commercial and construction environments. This role requires strong technical knowledge, hands-on experience with low-voltage infrastructure, and the ability to work safely and efficiently on active job sites.

Requirements

• Cable installation and structured cabling
• Low voltage systems
• Termination and testing (copper and fiber)
• Punch-down and connector installation
• Network infrastructure support
• Rack and stack
• Wireless access point installation
• CAT6 / CAT6A cabling
• Construction site experience
• Strong working knowledge of low-voltage cabling systems and industry standard practices
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and construction drawings
• Hands-on experience with crimpers, punch-down tools, labelers, and cable testers
• Ability to lift heavy materials, climb ladders, and work in confined or elevated spaces
• 2+ years of hands-on experience in low-voltage or structured cabling environments

Nice To Haves

• BICSI certifications (or similar)

Responsibilities

• Cable Installation: Pull, route, and manage CAT5e, CAT6, CAT6A, and fiber optic cabling through cable trays, racks, conduits, and other pathways.
• Termination & Testing: Terminate copper cabling (patch panels, jacks, punch-downs) and fiber optic connectors (LC, SC); test and certify cabling using Fluke or similar analyzers.
• Infrastructure Build-Out: Install racks, cabinets, ladders, J-hooks, cable trays, and other supporting hardware; perform rack-and-stack for network equipment and wireless access points.
• System Maintenance: Troubleshoot, identify, and repair cabling faults and connectivity issues to ensure network reliability.
• Safety & Compliance: Follow all job-site safety standards, including OSHA and NFPA requirements; safely use ladders, lifts, and hand tools.
• Documentation: Label all cables, ports, and equipment; update documentation and as-built drawings as required.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed