Cable Technician Spartanburg

TEKsystems; South Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan—Pre-tax and R-…

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off

Job summary

TEKsystems in Spartanburg, SC is seeking a commercial cable technician to install, maintain, and repair structured network infrastructure. You will run, terminate, and test Cat5e/Cat6, fiber, and coaxial systems, with on-site duties in a contract-to-hire role.

Responsibilities include wiring in ceilings, terminating jacks, patch panels, and racks, plus documenting changes and ensuring safety standards. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in low-voltage cabling and OSHA 10 certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, plus 3+ years of hands-on experience in commercial low-voltage or structured cabling.
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, punch-down tools, and OTDR or cable certifiers.
• Must be able to lift 50–80 lbs, climb ladders or lifts, work in tight ceiling spaces, and distinguish wire color codes.

Responsibilities

• Install, lace, and route low-voltage cables through ceilings, walls, and raised floors.
• Terminate voice/data blocks, patch panels, and jacks; assist with server room organization.
• Test cables with meters and testers; locate faults and repair connectivity issues.
• Read architectural blueprints and telecom schematics to plan cable paths.
• Label cables and update network documentation; comply with safety codes.

Skills

Cable installation

cable termination

wireless access points

Punchdown

Cabling

Cat5

Cat6

Structured cabling

Low voltage

Rack and stack

CCTV

Installation

Coax

Wire cable

Telecommunication

Education

High school diploma or GED

OSHA 10 Certification

Tools

OTDR

Cable certifiers

Hand tools

Power tools

Punch-down tools

Job description

Job Description

Description

A commercial cable technician installs, maintains, and repairs structured network infrastructure for businesses, focusing on Cat5e/Cat6, fiber optics, and coaxial systems. Core duties include running cables, terminating connections, and testing signal integrity Installation: Run, lace, and route low-voltage cables through ceilings, walls, and raised floors using support structures like J-hooks and cable trays. Termination & Setup: Punch down and terminate voice and data blocks, patch panels, and jacks; assist with server room and rack organization. Testing & Troubleshooting: Use diagnostic meters and cable testers to measure signal strength, locate faults, and fix connectivity failures. Blueprint Reading: Interpret architectural blueprints, construction drawings, and telecommunication schematics to plan cable paths. Compliance & Documentation: Label cables accurately, update network documentation, and follow local fire and building safety codes.

Skills

Cable installation, cable termination, wireless access points, Punchdown, Cabling, Cat5, Cat6, Structured cabling, Low voltage, Rack and stack, CCTV, Installation, Coax, Wire cable, Telecommunication

Top Skills Details

Cable installation,cable termination,wireless access points

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Education & Experience: High school diploma or GED plus 3+ years of hands‑on experience in commercial low‑voltage or structured cabling. Technical Skills: Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, punch‑down tools, and optical time‑domain reflectometers (OTDR) or cable certifiers. Physical Demands: Ability to lift up to 50–80 lbs, climb ladders or lifts, work in tight ceiling spaces, and distinguish wire color codes. These Techs will need to get/have and active OSHA 10, Lift, Fall Cert.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Spartanburg, SC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $28.00/hr.

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 Spartanburg,SC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 10, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full‑Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real‑world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

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.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full‑stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands‑on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color