Lead Cabling Technician & Field Team Lead

Powernet Co.; Panama City Beach (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Mileage reimbursement

Anniversary gift

Employee referral program

Health insurance

HSA account

401(k) matching

Job summary

Powernet leads the way in wireless, voice, managed IT, and security solutions, seeking a Lead Cabling Technician to drive field projects to completion. You will direct crews, interpret blueprints, and ensure all installations meet BICSI/TIA standards while staying hands-on with copper and fiber work.

You will mentor cabling techs, keep sites safe and organized, and complete final turnover documentation, all while coordinating with project managers and customers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; 3+ years field cabling experience preferred.
• Proven ability to read construction drawings and cable schedules.
• Experience with testing and turnover documentation.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily field activities for cabling crews and assign tasks by skill level.
• Review project drawings, scope, pathways, labeling specs and equipment layouts before starting work.
• Maintain clean, safe, and compliant jobsites; enforce safety practices and protect occupied spaces.
• Lead pathway preparation, cable pulling, dressing, termination, labeling, and project closeout.
• Install Cat5e/6/6A copper and fiber systems, racks, patch panels, and grounding/bonding.
• Operate testing equipment, verify results, troubleshoot issues, and complete turnover docs.

Skills

Structured Cabling

Copper Cabling

Fiber Optics

Racks & Patch Panels

Pathways & Labeling

Grounding & Bonding

Testing Equipment

Halo PSA

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

BICSI Installer/Technician

Job description

Powernet leads the way in wireless, voice, managed IT, and security solutions, seeking a Lead Cabling Technician to drive field projects to completion. You will direct crews, interpret blueprints, and ensure all installations meet BICSI/TIA standards while staying hands-on with copper and fiber work.

You will mentor cabling techs, keep sites safe and organized, and complete final turnover documentation, all while coordinating with project managers and customers.