Low Voltage Technician – Data Center Construction

TEAMLINX LLC • El Paso, TX

1d • $20 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

LINX is hiring Low Voltage Technicians to build out structured cabling infrastructure on active data center construction projects. This is new-build construction work involving running and terminating cable, building out MDF/IDF closets, and testing every run before it's signed off. Technicians will be part of a crew standing up a data center's cabling infrastructure from the ground up. There is a defined career path from Technician I through Technician III and beyond.

Requirements

• Able to work on ladders and use power tools
• Able to lift, carry, and set up a 50 pound box or ladder
• Must own a complete set of personal low voltage hand tools (snips, strippers, screwdrivers, 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 English, written and verbal
• 1+ year of commercial low voltage installation experience (for Tech II)
• Able to terminate a jack, pull cable, and work a 90-degree bend proficiently with limited supervision (for Tech II)
• Can install, terminate, and test CAT5e, CAT6, CAT6a, fiber optic, and coaxial cabling systems proficiently, including with Fluke DSX-600/8000 cable certifiers (for Tech II)
• Able to build out MDF and IDF closets — racks, patch panels, wire management, network hardware — with supervision (for Tech II)
• 2+ years of commercial low voltage installation experience (for Tech III)
• Able to terminate a jack, pull cable, and work a 90-degree bend proficiently with no supervision (for Tech III)
• Can install, terminate, and test CAT5e, CAT6, CAT6a, fiber optic, and coaxial cabling systems with no supervision (for Tech III)
• Able to build out MDF and IDF closets with no supervision (for Tech III)

Nice To Haves

• ES-3J Low Voltage Journeyman License
• Commercial construction experience
• BICSI Technician or Installer certification, Copper or Optical Fiber
• Powder Actuated Tools Certification
• Confined Space Certification
• CPR and First Aid certification
• Manufacturer certifications for installation and maintenance (Fluke, Fujikura, Sumitomo, Corning, Hilti)
• High school diploma

Responsibilities

• Install, terminate, and test structured cabling systems for CAT5e, CAT6, CAT6a, fiber optic, and coaxial cable
• Pull, suspend, fireproof, terminate, and test cable runs to BICSI standards, NEC, and local code
• Build, install, and maintain MDFs and IDFs, including racks, patch panels, wire management systems, and network hardware
• Troubleshoot low voltage cable systems as issues come up on site
• Document every installation for compliance with industry standards and project specifications
• Deliver organized, professional workmanship that meets spec on every run
• Communicate clearly and professionally with site contacts to resolve technical issues

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED