Lead Structured Cabling Technician

IES Communications; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 37,195 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

IES Communications is seeking a Communications Technician II to lead a small crew in cabling installations, testing, and documentation. You will coordinate daily workloads, ensure safety and quality standards are met, and provide training as needed.

The role requires hands-on installation of outlets, rack and patch panel work, and adherence to company procedures. Onsite work with potential travel within the region is expected.

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 supervise others.
• Must be proficient with listed tools and capable of reading project documents.

Responsibilities

• Install work area outlets for floors, modular furniture, and walls and terminate cables.
• Build closets with backboards, cross connects, racks, patch panels, and fiber optics.
• Perform testing: continuity, volt-ohm tests, troubleshoot opens/shorts, tone set.
• Identify active voice or data circuits and supervise crew performance.
• Complete all company paperwork accurately and on time.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Read blueprints

Color codes

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Screwdriver

Torpedo level

Cable stripper

Pliers

Job description

IES Communications is seeking a Communications Technician II to lead a small crew in cabling installations, testing, and documentation. You will coordinate daily workloads, ensure safety and quality standards are met, and provide training as needed.

The role requires hands-on installation of outlets, rack and patch panel work, and adherence to company procedures. Onsite work with potential travel within the region is expected.