Cable Technician 1

TEKsystems; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

TEKsystems in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking entry-level cable technicians for data-center wiring projects. The contract-to-hire role involves inside and outside work, Cat6 termination, and structured cabling.

Typical shift is Monday to Friday, 6am–5pm, with hands-on wiring and equipment operation. Responsibilities include laying out/installing wiring systems, building closets, installing grounding, and terminating IDC connections.

Qualifications

• Must possess and be proficient with the listed tools
• Must have proven skill level to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to specifications, reporting and quality requirements
• Must know the universal communications color codes

Responsibilities

• Layout and install wireway, buss duct, cable tray, switches receptacles and other devices
• Build closets (Mount and install backboards, cross connects, racks, patch panels, fiber optic and hardware)
• Install grounding for racks, equipment and cable as required
• Complete all IDC connections (e.g. terminate 110/66 blocks and patch panels)
• Work inside and outside building out the data centers
• Pulls wire and/or oversees and directs conduit installations and wire pulling
• Operates tools/equipment, normally requiring the use of two hands

Skills

Cable

Cabling

Cat6

Rack and stack

Punchdown

Cat5

Cable installation

Structured cabling

Job description

Description

• Network equipment experience
• Cat6 termination
• Fiber knowledge

Layout and install wireway, buss duct, cable tray, switches receptacles and other devices Will build closets (Mount and install backboards, cross connects, racks, patch panels, fiber optic and hardware). Install grounding for racks, equipment and cable as required. Complete all IDC connections (e.g. terminate 110/66 blocks and patch panels). d out. Looking for individuals that can work inside and outside building out the data centers. Looking for hard working individuals. Shift is Monday- Friday 6am-5pm. Pulls wire and/or oversees and directs conduit installations and wire pulling. Operates tools/equipment, normally requiring the use of two hands (examples: cable cutters, hammer drills, compression tools, jack hammers, etc.)

Skills

• Cable
• Cabling
• Cat6
• Rack and stack
• Punchdown
• Cat5
• Cable installation
• Structured cabling

Top Skills Details

• Cable
• Cabling
• Cat6
• Rack and stack
• Punchdown
• Cat5
• Cable installation
• Structured cabling

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Must possess and be proficient with the listed tools
• Must have proven skill level to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to, specifications, reporting and quality requirements
• Must know the universal communications color codes

Experience Level

Entry Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Baton Rouge, LA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $25.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Baton Rouge,LA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 2, 2026.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.