Commercial Cabling Technician: Fiber & Structured Cabling

TEKsystems

South Carolina

On-site

USD 32,000 - 39,000

Full time

14 days+

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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

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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.