Entry-Level Telecom Cabling Technician (Fiber & Copper)

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Georgia in Athens is seeking a Telecomm Installation Tech I to support data, voice, and video installations across campus facilities. The role involves installing low voltage cabling, mounting hardware, and connecting to the university's distributed network.

You will work as part of a maintenance team, perform climbs and lifts, and handle routine testing and certification of copper, fiber, and wireless systems to ensure reliable campus connectivity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with installing low voltage twisted pair cabling.

Responsibilities

• Install hardware systems such as cable trays, ladder racks, J-hooks, and/or D-rings to support telecommunications cable pulls.
• Pull telecommunications cabling through the wide variety of building architectures on the UGA campus and through buried conduit.
• Build vertical and horizontal cable runs.
• Prepare telecommunications rooms (MDF and IDF) as distribution nodes for cabling networks.
• Label cables at both work area and wiring closet ends and ensure neat routing.
• Test, certify and troubleshoot copper, fiber optic and wireless networks using appropriate test equipment.

Skills

Low voltage cabling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

University of Georgia in Athens is seeking a Telecomm Installation Tech I to support data, voice, and video installations across campus facilities. The role involves installing low voltage cabling, mounting hardware, and connecting to the university's distributed network.

You will work as part of a maintenance team, perform climbs and lifts, and handle routine testing and certification of copper, fiber, and wireless systems to ensure reliable campus connectivity.