Entry-Level Structured Cabling Technician

TEK Systems; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Short/long-term disability

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off

Job summary

TEKsystems in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking personnel for contract-to-hire data center wiring and cabling work. The role involves Cat6/Cat5 cabling, rack/building closets, and terminations, with both indoor and outdoor site work from 6am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Candidates will install and terminate cables, organize patches, and ensure grounding for equipment. Experience with cable trays, grounding, and IDC terminations is valued.

Qualifications

• Proficient with listed tools and ability to interpret blueprints and project documents

Responsibilities

• Install and terminate network cabling including Cat6/Cat5, fiber knowledge
• Build closets: mount backboards, cross connects, racks, patch panels
• Install grounding for racks and equipment
• Terminate IDC connections (e.g., 110/66 blocks) and patch panels
• Pull wires, direct conduit installations, and supervise wire pulling
• Work indoors and outdoors in data center environments
• Operate hand and power tools as required

Skills

Cable installation

Cabling

Cat6

Rack and stack

Punchdown

Cat5

Structured cabling

Blueprints interpretation

Job description

TEKsystems in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking personnel for contract-to-hire data center wiring and cabling work. The role involves Cat6/Cat5 cabling, rack/building closets, and terminations, with both indoor and outdoor site work from 6am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Candidates will install and terminate cables, organize patches, and ensure grounding for equipment. Experience with cable trays, grounding, and IDC terminations is valued.