Data Technician III

Cook & Boardman, LLC; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook & Boardman, LLC is hiring an on-site cabling installer to run, pull, and terminate copper cables per industry standards. The role requires neat cable management, proper faceplates, and adherence to safety and housekeeping protocols.

Responsibilities include assisting with structured cabling installations, maintaining tools and materials, and collaborating with team members on-site. A strong safety mindset and ability to read drawings are essential.

Qualifications

• OSHA 10 certification; preferred but not required for hire.
• Punctuality and consistent daily attendance.
• Ability to use basic hand and power tools to perform job-site tasks.
• Familiarity with safety practices and proper safety measures.
• Ability to install cabling per industry standards with minimal supervision.
• Ability to install cable pathways (J-Hooks, Basket Tray, Ladder Rack).
• Ability to terminate and install standard copper connectors with minimal supervision.
• Understanding of color codes and cable terminations (4-pair, multi-pair, coax).
• Ability to read redline drawings with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Install, run, pull, and terminate copper cabling per industry standards.
• Bundle cables neatly and ensure faceplates and labels are neat and plumb.
• Assist with installation and routine maintenance of structured cabling systems.
• Maintain project housekeeping and keep track of tools and materials.
• Assist co-workers on-site installations and task coordination.
• Read and interpret redline drawings accurately.

Skills

Independence

Team collaboration

Attention to safety

Reading blueprints/drawings

Willingness to learn

Punctuality

Education

OSHA 10

Aerial lift certification

Fall protection certification/training

Tools

Drill

Screwdrivers

Snips

Level

Cable termination tools

Job description

Essential Functions

• Ensuring all cables are neatly tied and bundled according to code and industry standard practices
• Running, pulling, and terminating copper.
• Assist co-workers with installation and routine maintenance of structured cabling systems.
• Ensuring that products are installed to industry standards, faceplates and labels neat and plumb ensuring a professional appearance
• Maintaining project housekeeping protocols
• Assist with keeping track of site tools and materials to avoid loss or damage

Minimum Qualifications

• OSHA 10
• Demonstrate ability to ask applicable questions and willingness to learn new skills.
• Punctuality and consistent daily attendance.
• BASIC HAND TOOLS OWNED BY EMPLOYEE, (DRILL, SNIPS, SCREDRIVERS, LEVEL)
• Ability to use basic hand and power tools to perform assigned job site tasks.
• Understanding of safety as it relates to each division and the use of appropriate safety measures in daily tasks.
• Familiarity with industry and best practices.
• Demonstrate ability to work successfully independently and in a group setting.
• Ability to install cabling according to industry standards with minimal supervision.
• Ability to install cable pathways including but not limited to:
  • J-Hooks
  • Basket Tray
  • Ladder Rack
• Ability to dress cables neatly and in-line with applicable standards.
• Ability to use hand and power tools to assist in building out data closets including but not limited:
  • 2-Post Racks
  • Ladder Rack
  • Setting Cabinets
• Ability to terminate and install standard industry copper connectors with minimal supervision/training.
• 4-Pair cable terminations
• Multi-Pair cable termination
• Applicable color codes
• Coaxial terminations
• Basic troubleshooting (Toning, Butt-set, etc.…)
• Basic alert cabling terminations (speakers, horns…etc.)
• Familiarity with fiber products
• Ability to identify different fiber types (Single mode and Multimode)
• Ability to identify different fiber connectors (LC, SC, ST, MPO, APC)
• Some entry level manufacturer and/or industry training, examples include:
  • CommScope Uniprise
  • Panduit PCT
• Basic understanding of bonding and grounding installation principles:
  • Telecommunication Busbars
  • Compression style connectors
• Routing and installation of bonding conductors
• Basic understanding of firestopping principles:
  • Firestop Caulk
  • Firestop Pillows
  • Firestop Putties
• Basic understanding of transmission principles:
  • Copper
  • Fiber
  • Copper Testing – Setup testing equipment and save test results.
• Properly read redline drawings with accuracy.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Limited experience up to 2 years.
• OSHA 10, preferred but not required for hire.
• Aerial lift certification.
• Fall protection certification/training.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this role, the employee is required to stand, kneel, crouch, stoop, use hands to handle or feel objects, and reach with hands and arms for more than two-thirds of the working day. Walking and talking or hearing are required for approximately one-third of the working day. This role requires frequent lifting of items weighing 25–50 pounds and occasional lifting of items exceeding 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. This position regularly operates in construction sites, warehouses, and shop environments. Conditions include proximity to forklifts and other heavy machinery and the use of various tools and hardware. Employees are subject to frequent heavy lifting and may be required to travel to project sites. Employees may be exposed to variable weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this job description are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to fulfill the essential functions of the role. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws.