Lead Communications Technician

Ies Communications, Llc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Medical coverage

Dental and vision

Disability coverage

Auto and home insurance

Competitive pay

Job summary

IES COMMERCIAL is seeking a Communications Technician II to lead a small technical team in performing cable installation, termination, testing, and labeling within our commercial projects. The role involves coordinating installers, ensuring safety and quality standards, and completing time-sensitive paperwork accurately.

The position emphasizes hands-on installation, bench testing, and effective supervision, with expectations to train crew members and manage schedules across projects.

Qualifications

• Must possess at least a High School diploma or GED equivalency.
• Must possess a minimum of two (2) years of experience in telecommunications or related technical field and demonstrate the ability to supervise others.
• Must possess and be proficient with the listed tools.
• Must have proven skill level to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to, specifications, reporting and quality requirements.
• Must know the universal communications color codes.
• Must meet Company minimum driving standards.

Responsibilities

• The Communications Technician II will install a work area outlet for floor, modular furniture and wall (terminate CAT 3 & CAT 5 jacks. Mount face plates and surface mount boxes correctly. Adhere to IES COMMERCIAL labeling standards).
• The Communications Technician II will build closets (Mount and install backboards, cross connects, racks, patch panels, fiber optic and hardware). Install grounding for racks, equipment and cable as required. Complete all IDC connections (e.g. terminate 110/66 blocks and patch panels).
• The Communications Technician II performs testing: continuity test horizontal and riser cable; use of volt-ohmmeter; troubleshoot opens, crosses, shorts and transpose pairs on horizontal and riser cable; use a tone set.
• The Communications Technician II will identify active voice or data circuits.
• The Communications Technician II will assume responsibility for effective performance of crew and provide necessary training; coordinate personnel and timeline to complete project.
• The Communications Technician II will fully complete all IES COMMERCIAL paperwork accurately and on time (timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, tool transfers and others as required).
• The Communications Technician II will adhere to and participate in all Company, customer and industry quality and safety standards and regulations.
• The Communications Technician II will complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Cable installation

Troubleshooting

Testing

Blueprints

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Screwdriver

Drywall saw

Torpedo level

Tape measure

Snips

Pliers

Hammer

Cable stripper

Flashlight

Gloves

Punch tool

Tone set

Crimp tool

Job description

IES COMMERCIAL is seeking a Communications Technician II to lead a small technical team in performing cable installation, termination, testing, and labeling within our commercial projects. The role involves coordinating installers, ensuring safety and quality standards, and completing time-sensitive paperwork accurately.

The position emphasizes hands-on installation, bench testing, and effective supervision, with expectations to train crew members and manage schedules across projects.