Structured Cabling Technician (Commercial)

ARES Staffing Solutions; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a Structured Cabling Technician in the Metro Vancouver area. In this role, you will install and maintain network cabling systems for commercial clients. Candidates must have over 3 years of experience, a valid driver's license, and be willing to travel as required. Strong communication skills and familiarity with network equipment are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with commercial structured/network cabling.
• Experience using aerial lift equipment (e.g., scissor lift).
• Strong understanding of network equipment (routers, switches, desktops).
• Valid Class G or 5 driver’s licence with a clear driver’s abstract.
• Access to a personal vehicle for job site travel.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and verify work orders, specifications, drawings, and schematics.
• Perform site inspections.
• Assemble and set up all tools, materials, and equipment.
• Create cable pathways and install cable supports.
• Install, fish, dress, cross connect, and terminate various cables.
• Install WiFi networks and troubleshoot installed systems.
• Liaise with customers about network cable installations.
• Provide work logs and reports.

Skills

Commercial structured / network cabling

Aerial lift equipment operation

Network equipment knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Overview

The Structured Cabling Technician will travel to customer sites (commercial businesses) to install and maintain network cabling systems and other systems (voice, video, data, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Interpret and verify work orders, specifications, drawings, schematics and special requirements
• Perform site inspections
• Assemble and set up all tools, materials and equipment
• Create cable pathways
• Install cable supports
• Install, fish, dress, cross connect and terminate Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP), co-axial and fibre optic cable
• Install WiFi (802.11b / g and n) networks
• Test, review and troubleshoot installed systems
• Liaise with customers to explain, coordinate and schedule network cable installations.
• Provide work logs and reports

Occupational Requirements / Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with commercial structured / network cabling
• Experience using aerial lift equipment (i.e. scissor lift)
• Strong understanding of network equipment (routers, switches, desktops, etc.)
• Able and willing to travel to customer sites over extended periods of time
• Must possess a valid and unexpired Class G or 5 driver’s licence with a clear driver’s abstract
• Must have access to a personal vehicle to drive to and from job sites independently
• Able and willing to work revolving day / night shifts
• Experience working with retail customers or in a POS environment strongly preferred
• Excellent communication skills

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