Structured Cabling Technician - Salt Lake City, UT

Summit Technology•Summit, NJ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Summit Technology is hiring a Structured Cabling Technician in Salt Lake City, Utah. The role installs, labels, tests, and documents low-voltage infrastructure that supports customers’ network, security, and connected-space needs. Technicians work on copper and fiber cabling, equipment racks, and physical security systems, emphasizing precision, safety, professionalism, and customer service. The role is intended for someone with 0–2 years of relevant experience who follows direction, works safely, and is eager to learn. A high school diploma or equivalent is required; trade or vocational training is preferred. Required certifications are earned after hire on a set schedule: OSHA 10 within 30 days, OSHA Aerial and Scissor Lift within 60 days, Fluke Certified Cabling Test Technician within 90 days, and BICSI Installer 1 within 12 months. The position also requires a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

Requirements

0–2 years installing low-voltage cabling in commercial or industrial environments.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record, with no DUIs or reckless driving citations.
Ability to follow direction, work safely, learn quickly, and perform careful, consistent field work.
Clear communication and thorough documentation skills.
Curiosity and willingness to learn new systems, standards, and tools; ability to troubleshoot by investigating causes.
Professional and respectful conduct with customers, contractors, and teammates, including while driving company vehicles.
Willingness to receive and apply feedback.
Obtain OSHA 10 within the first 30 days after hire.
Obtain OSHA Aerial and Scissor Lift Certification within the first 60 days after hire.
Obtain Fluke Certified Cabling Test Technician Certification within the first 90 days after hire.
Obtain BICSI Installer 1 (INST1) within 12 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Trade school or vocational training in electrical, telecommunications, or low-voltage systems.
Exposure to fiber optic cabling installations and terminations.
Hands-on experience with video surveillance systems or related camera infrastructure.
Support or installation experience with access control systems, such as badge readers and door strikes.
Experience working on job sites, pulling cable through ceilings, or helping set up technology infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Pull, terminate, and test CAT5e, CAT6, CAT6A, and coaxial cabling in new and existing buildings.
Install fiber optic cabling using appropriate bend-radius techniques and LC, SC, and ST terminations.
Route cable through ceilings, risers, ladders, and J-hooks in accordance with TIA-568 and TIA-569 standards.
Terminate copper cabling using keystone jacks, patch panels, and punch-down blocks.
Assist with Tier 1 testing using Fluke Micro Scanners and learn fiber testing with OTDRs and scopes under senior technician guidance.
Label cabling and components according to Summit standards; help maintain as-built diagrams and mark up CAD drawings under project-lead direction.
Mount patch panels, switches, routers, and UPS units in 19-inch racks; route and organize patch cables using Velcro, zero-U hardware, and color standards.
Mount surveillance cameras and low-voltage door hardware; pull cabling for Rhombus, Turing AI, and ProDataKey systems; perform initial checks of field of view, power, and connectivity.
Follow OSHA and job-specific safety rules, participate in safety briefings, maintain a zero-incident mindset, and care for assigned tools.
Communicate professionally with customers, general contractors, and teammates; arrive on time in uniform and keep company vehicles clean, safe, and inspection-ready.
Log time daily, submit accurate expense reports promptly, share job updates with Project Leads and Supervisors, maintain certifications, and attend required training.
Meet quality and performance expectations, including a termination failure or rework rate of 5% or less, complete daily time tracking, timely expense entry, and positive customer and teammate feedback.