Low Voltage Cabling Technician

TEAMLINX LLC•Chantilly, VA

3h•$20 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

LINX is hiring Low Voltage Technicians in Chantilly, Virginia, to install, terminate, and test structured cabling on commercial construction projects. The Enterprise division works across corporate offices, hospitals, K–12 and higher education campuses, small data centers, and other commercial or industrial environments. Technicians travel to job sites within their home state as assigned, with occasional travel elsewhere in the country when project needs require it. The role includes a defined advancement path: Technician I, Technician II, Technician III, Lead Technician, Foreman, Superintendent, Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, and Operations Manager. Pay is based on tier and experience, with hourly ranges of $20–$23 for Technician I, $22–$25 for Technician II, and $25–$29 for Technician III.

Requirements

Able to work on ladders and use power tools; able to lift, carry, and set up a 50-pound box or ladder.
Own low-voltage hand tools, including snips, strippers, screwdrivers, and wrenches.
Available to work 2nd or 3rd shift, overtime, and under deadline pressure.
Must pass a 7-year criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and physical.
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.
Professional working proficiency in written and verbal English.
Technician II: At least 1 year of commercial low-voltage installation experience.
Technician II: Able to terminate a jack, pull cable, and work a 90 proficiently with limited supervision.
Technician II: Able to install, terminate, and test CAT5e, CAT6, CAT6a, fiber optic, and coaxial cable proficiently.
Technician II: Able to build out MDF and IDF closets, including racks, patch panels, wire management, and network hardware, with limited supervision.
Technician III: At least 2 years of commercial low-voltage installation experience.
Technician III: Able to terminate a jack, pull cable, and work a 90 proficiently without supervision.
Technician III: Able to install, terminate, and test CAT5e, CAT6, CAT6a, fiber optic, and coaxial cable without supervision.
Technician III: Able to build out MDF and IDF closets, including racks, patch panels, wire management, and network hardware, without supervision.

Nice To Haves

Commercial construction experience.
BICSI Technician or Installer certification in Copper or Optical Fiber.
Powder Actuated Tools Certification.
Confined Space Certification.
CPR and First Aid certification.
Manufacturer certifications for installation and maintenance, such as Fluke, Fujikura, Sumitomo, Corning, or Hilti.
High school diploma.

Responsibilities

Install, terminate, and test CAT5e, CAT6, CAT6a, fiber optic, and coaxial structured cabling systems.
Pull, suspend, fireproof, terminate, and test cable in accordance with BICSI standards, the NEC, and local code.
Build and maintain MDFs and IDFs, including racks, patch panels, wire management systems, and network hardware.
Troubleshoot low-voltage cable systems and correct installation issues.
Document installations for compliance with industry standards and project specifications.
Deliver organized, professional workmanship that meets project specifications and customer expectations.
Communicate professionally with site contacts to resolve technical issues and provide solutions.
Travel to assigned job sites within the home state and occasionally elsewhere in the country as project needs require.

Benefits

401(k) with a 50% employer match on the first 5% contributed.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with FSA and HSA options.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
8 paid holidays.
3 weeks of combined vacation and sick PTO.
Manufacturer training and certification support.
Structured advancement path from Technician I through Technician III and into Lead Technician.

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