Data Center Cable Tech II — Cabling, Testing & Leadership

TEKsystems; Rayville (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Transportation benefits

Disability insurance

HSA

Job summary

TEKsystems seeks a Communications Technician II to install and test data center cabling in Rayville, LA. You will terminate CAT5/6, mount patch panels and faceplates, and build racks, cross connects and backboards. You will also install grounding, perform continuity tests, and identify circuits.

The role requires OSHA-safe procedures, on-time documentation, and coordination of crew timing. Travel and physical tasks are involved in a fully onsite environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in data center cabling and low voltage systems.
• Ability to install CAT5/6 patch panels and grounding.
• Experience terminating 110/66 blocks and patch panels.

Responsibilities

• Install a work area outlet for floor, modular furniture and wall (CAT3 & CAT5 terminations).
• Build closets with backboards, cross connects, racks, patch panels and fiber hardware.
• Install grounding for racks, equipment and cabling.
• Perform testing with volt-ohmmeter and troubleshoot faults.
• Identify active voice or data circuits.
• Complete all paperwork on time (timesheets, work orders, changes).
• Adhere to safety and quality standards.
• Travel within branch/regional territory as needed.

Skills

Cable

Cat6

Cat5

Cabling

Punchdown

Cable puller

Structured cabling

Telecommunication

Low voltage

Job description

TEKsystems seeks a Communications Technician II to install and test data center cabling in Rayville, LA. You will terminate CAT5/6, mount patch panels and faceplates, and build racks, cross connects and backboards. You will also install grounding, perform continuity tests, and identify circuits.

The role requires OSHA-safe procedures, on-time documentation, and coordination of crew timing. Travel and physical tasks are involved in a fully onsite environment.