Lead Low Voltage Cable Technician

QPS Employment Group; Chester (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

PTO

Medical benefits

Sign-on & referral bonuses

Job summary

Next Level Technician is seeking a Lead Cable Technician for hospital projects in the Richmond and Fredericksburg, VA regions. You will lead commercial structured cabling installs, read prints, and supervise technicians in a demanding clinical setting.

Expect independent work, ownership of areas, and a path to team growth on a large, long-term project. Weekly pay, benefits, and a recruiter dedicated to your career are offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial structured cabling experience preferred.
• Strong CAT5e/CAT6 pulling, termination, testing, and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with racks, cabinets, patch panels, and pathway systems.
• Ability to read prints and work independently.
• Previous Lead or higher-level technician experience strongly preferred.
• Strong communication and professionalism, especially in an active hospital environment.
• Reliable transportation; basic PPE and tools familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform commercial structured cabling installations.
• Pull, route, dress, label, terminate, and test CAT5e/CAT6 cabling.
• Install and dress racks, cabinets, patch panels, J-hooks, and cable pathways.
• Complete MDF/IDF buildouts.
• Read and work from prints and layouts.
• Test and troubleshoot installed cabling.
• Provide field direction and support to less-experienced technicians.
• Communicate project progress, material needs, and field issues.
• Follow hospital, OSHA, and site-specific safety requirements.

Skills

Structured cabling

Cat5e/Cat6

Troubleshooting

Racks & cabinets

Print reading

Team lead

Safety compliance

Hospital setting

Tools

Cable testers

Pathway equipment

Job description

Lead Cable Technician – Richmond / Fredericksburg, VANext Level Technician is hiring experienced Lead Cable Technicians for long-term hospital projects in the Richmond and Fredericksburg, VA markets.We are looking for higher-level structured cabling technicians who can work independently, take ownership of assigned areas, and help lead work in the field. This is an opportunity to get in early with a customer preparing for a large, long-term project and building out an entire team.ResponsibilitiesLead and perform commercial structured cabling installationsPull, route, dress, label, terminate, and test CAT5e/CAT6 cablingInstall and dress racks, cabinets, patch panels, J-hooks, and cable pathwaysComplete MDF/IDF buildoutsRead and work from prints, floor plans, and cable layoutsTest and troubleshoot installed cablingMaintain clean, organized, and professional installationsProvide field direction and support to less-experienced techniciansCommunicate project progress, material needs, and field issuesFollow hospital, OSHA, and site-specific safety requirementsRequirements10+ years of commercial structured cabling experience preferredStrong CAT5e/CAT6 pulling, termination, testing, and troubleshooting skillsExperience with racks, cabinets, patch panels, and pathway systemsAbility to read prints and work independentlyPrevious Lead or higher-level technician experience strongly preferredStrong communication and professionalism, especially in an active hospital environmentReliable transportationBasic low voltage hand tools and PPESchedule & Project DetailsMonday–FridayPrimarily first shiftOccasional night work may arise but is rare and can often be handled on a volunteer basisHospital environmentLong-term work with a major upcoming project and continued team growth expectedNo vaccinations currently requiredA flu shot could potentially become a hospital requirement during the winterWhy Work with Next Level Technician?Weekly PayCompetitive WagesPTO, medical benefits, sign-on & referral bonusesLong-Term Project OpportunitiesCareer GrowthDedicated Recruiter SupportAbout Next Level TechnicianNext Level Technician connects job-ready low voltage professionals with top employers nationwide. We handle compliance, payroll, and safety so you can focus on building your career.How to ApplyEmail your resume to [e-mail] for immediate consideration.#NextLevelTechnician #RichmondVAJobs #FredericksburgVAJobs #LeadCableTechnician #StructuredCabling #LowVoltage #HospitalJobs#LVT1