Field Cable Systems Tech – Federal, National Travel

Private Label Staff; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Label Staff is seeking a hands-on Cable Systems Support Technician to support telecommunications operations and low-voltage infrastructure within a federal healthcare environment. The role involves installing, repairing, testing, and maintaining copper and fiber cabling systems and related spaces.

The ideal candidate will handle MACs, site surveys, and project work independently in occupied facilities while complying with safety and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of hands-on structured cabling or low-voltage field experience.
• Familiarity with ANSI/TIA-568 standards and related telecom infrastructure.
• Ability to use field tools and test equipment to troubleshoot Layer 1 issues.
• Ability to work independently in an occupied healthcare environment.
• HS diploma or equivalent; college degree not required with adequate experience.
• Ability to meet onboarding, background, badging, safety, and site-access requirements.

Responsibilities

• Install, terminate, test, and repair copper structured cabling (Cat 5e/6/6A).
• Support optical fiber installation, testing, and minor repairs.
• Provide first- and second-level field support for MDFs, TRs, and cross-connects.
• Assist with MACs, moves, adds, changes, and workstation relocations.
• Document results, maintain as-builts, labeling, and inventory records.
• Adhere to ANSI/TIA, BICSI, NEC, and site safety rules.

Skills

Structured cabling

Field troubleshooting

Low-voltage infrastructure

Test equipment usage

Documentation

Standards awareness

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Copper/fiber test equipment

Patch panels & racks

Job description

Private Label Staff is seeking a hands-on Cable Systems Support Technician to support telecommunications operations and low-voltage infrastructure within a federal healthcare environment. The role involves installing, repairing, testing, and maintaining copper and fiber cabling systems and related spaces.

The ideal candidate will handle MACs, site surveys, and project work independently in occupied facilities while complying with safety and industry standards.