Structured Cabling Installation Technician

ZipRecruiter; Canada; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cabling company is seeking a full-time Cabling Installation Technician. This role involves installing low voltage cabling and assisting project managers with various infrastructure installations. Knowledge of cabling and a willingness to learn are essential. The company offers training, health insurance, and opportunities for overtime.

Benefits

100% paid employee health insurance after probation

Company IRA matching program

Mileage reimbursement or company vehicle

Qualifications

• Knowledge of low voltage cabling, including copper and fiber.
• Willingness to learn from experienced technicians.
• Good communication skills and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Install low voltage cabling for voice, data, CCTV, and paging.
• Assist in the build-out of telecom rooms.
• Provide quality work and manage post-project quality control.

Skills

Knowledge of low voltage cabling

Understanding of building construction

Ability to read construction documents

Job description

Overview

NOW HIRING. Immediate full-time opening for a cabling installation technician for cabling installation including network cabling, overhead paging, security, and conduit installation. Projects range from healthcare, distribution, and retail to government and higher education. Typical installations are within the Inland Empire, as well as Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura counties. Networking experience is not required, however, the ability to learn and understand building structures and physical infrastructure is necessary.

Installations include structured cabling, surveillance cameras, access control systems, overhead paging/announcement, audio/visual, wireless, data centers, telecom room build-outs and daily move/add/change projects. The company has been in business for over twenty years and maintains a staff of several full-time technicians. This is not a temporary agency posting.

Position available – Cabling Installation Technician

The Cabling Installation Technician position will work closely with experienced project managers and will assist in all forms of infrastructure installation. The position will be responsible for all forms of installation, reviewing blueprints/floorplans for installation requirements, labeling cable, documenting plans with work completed, and assisting project managers with complete installations.

Responsibilities

• Install low voltage cabling consisting of voice, data, CCTV, paging, etc. (CAT5E/CAT6/CAT6A/Fiber/Coaxial, etc.).
• Build-out telecom rooms.
• Work with the installation team on project layouts, designs and determine efficient manners of completing installation goals.
• Provide quality work efforts and post-project quality control.
• Terminate work outlets.
• Terminate telecom rooms.
• Install and hang cable supports, sleeves, and related materials.

General requirements

• Be punctual and prepared to work each day. You will be working with other employees/crews and it is imperative that you are punctual each day.
• Overtime and weekends may be available but are not mandatory.
• Be able to climb ladders, lift 50 lbs regularly and work on your feet for long periods of time.
• Be capable of operating scissors and boom lifts, working at elevated heights.
• Provide proof of citizenship.
• Have a valid driver's license.
• Maintain good communication skills, a positive attitude, and be capable of working with varying personalities.
• Willingness to work efficiently and in the best interest of the customer.
• Work hours may vary with start times from 6 am to 8 am typically depending on project location.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of all forms of low voltage cabling including copper and fiber; an overall understanding of wireless. Not a requirement, and the company will provide training for the right candidate.
• Understanding of building construction and pathways.
• Ability and desire to learn quickly and work well with others.
• Ability to read and understand construction documents and plans.

Company provides

• 40+ hours a week.
• 100% paid employee health insurance after probation.
• Company IRA matching program after probation.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Mileage reimbursement (if driving personal vehicle) or daily use company vehicle.
• Company cell phone.