Entry-Level Communications Tech: Cabling & Fiber

TEKsystems; Fairfax (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking an Entry-Level Communications Technician to install and maintain low-voltage communication systems in commercial construction and renovation environments. You will install outlets, route data and fiber cabling, and support telecommunications closet builds.

The role requires physical aptitude for climbing, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working outdoors in some conditions. It is an onsite contract position based in Fairfax, IA with competitive hourly pay and benefits

Qualifications

• Experience with installing and routing structured cabling in commercial environments.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and project specifications.
• Comfortable working at heights and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Install communication outlets (floor monuments, surface-mount boxes, wall-mounted outlets).
• Route and install voice, data, and fiber cabling through walls, ceilings, conduits, and modular furniture.
• Pull and manage cable pathways using fish tape and standard methods.
• Prepare and label cables, maintain slack, and organize cables.
• Install and support cable management systems (trays, J-hooks, D-rings, bridle rings, trapeze).
• Build telecommunications closets with backboards, racks, patch panels, cross-connects, and fiber hardware.
• Install grounding and bonding for telecom equipment and infrastructure.
• Perform fire-stopping, run cabling through rated walls and core penetrations per codes.
• Terminate and test low-voltage devices and cabling; read blueprints and specs.

Skills

Cable Installation

Structured Cabling

Punch Down Terminations

Low-Voltage Systems

Telecommunications Infrastructure

Rack and Stack Equipment Installation

Job description

TEKsystems is seeking an Entry-Level Communications Technician to install and maintain low-voltage communication systems in commercial construction and renovation environments. You will install outlets, route data and fiber cabling, and support telecommunications closet builds.

The role requires physical aptitude for climbing, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working outdoors in some conditions. It is an onsite contract position based in Fairfax, IA with competitive hourly pay and benefits