Low Voltage Cabling Technician

SunTalk Solar; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

3 weeks PTO

Job summary

LINX in Chantilly, VA is hiring a Low Voltage Cabling Technician to install, terminate, and test structured cabling on commercial projects. You will travel to job sites, build MDF/IDF closets, and maintain documentation for compliance.

A clear path from Technician I through III and beyond is available, with shifts that may include overtime and deadlines. Responsibilities include working with CAT5e/6/6a, fiber, coax, and grounding; owning tools; and passing background checks.

Qualifications

• Experience with low voltage cabling and commercial installations preferred.
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen.
• Must own low voltage hand tools and be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to work 2nd or 3rd shift with overtime and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Install, terminate, and test structured cabling systems for CAT5e, CAT6, CAT6a, fiber optic, and coaxial cable runs.
• Pull, suspend, fireproof, terminate, and test cable per standards and local codes.
• Build and maintain MDFs/IDFs, racks, patch panels, and network hardware.
• Document installations for compliance and provide professional workmanship.
• Communicate with site contacts to resolve issues and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Travel to job sites within the state; occasional nationwide travel as needed.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Low voltage hand tools

Power tools

Punch-down tools

Job description

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Low Voltage Cabling Technician

Full Time Chantilly, VA, US

Salary Range: $20.00 To $29.00 Hourly

LINX is hiring Low Voltage Technicians in Chantilly, VA to install, terminate, and test structured cabling on commercial construction projects, paying $20.00 to $29.00 an hour depending on tier and experience.

You won't be working the same building every week. LINX's Enterprise division runs cabling into corporate offices, hospitals, K-12 and higher education campuses, small data centers, and other commercial or industrial environments so the work stays varied and the skills you build transfer everywhere. If you already own your tools and know your way around a punch-down block, there's a clear, defined path here from Technician I through Technician III and beyond.

Where This Role Fits at LINX

What You'll Be Doing

• Install, terminate, and test structured cabling systems for CAT5e, CAT6, CAT6a, fiber optic, and coaxial cable runs
• Pull, suspend, fireproof, terminate, and test cable in accordance with BICSI standards, NEC, and local code

Closet & Rack Build-Out

• Build and maintain MDFs and IDFs, including racks, patch panels, wire management systems, and network hardware
• Troubleshoot low voltage cable systems and correct installation issues as they surface

Quality & Documentation

• Document every installation for compliance with industry standards and project specifications
• Deliver organized, professional workmanship that meets spec on every run

Site Professionalism & Customer Service

• Communicate directly and professionally with site contacts to resolve technical issues and provide solutions
• Deliver organized, high-quality workmanship on every installation to meet project specifications and exceed customer expectations
• Travel to job sites within your home state as assigned, with occasional travel elsewhere in the country when project needs require it

Required — Technician I (applies to all levels):

• Able to work on ladders and use power tools; able to lift, carry, and set up a 50-pound box or ladder
• Must own low voltage hand tools (snips, strippers, screwdrivers, wrenches)
• Available to work 2nd or 3rd shift, overtime, and under deadline pressure
• Must pass a 7-year criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and physical
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance
• Professional working proficiency in English, written and verbal

Required — Technician II (all Technician I requirements, plus):

• 1+ year of commercial low voltage installation experience
• Able to terminate a jack, pull cable, and "work a 90" proficiently with limited supervision
• Able to install, terminate, and test CAT5e, CAT6, CAT6a, fiber optic, and coaxial cable proficiently
• Able to build out MDF and IDF closets, including racks, patch panels, wire management, and network hardware with limited supervision

Required — Technician III (all Technician II requirements, plus):

• 2+ years of commercial low voltage installation experience
• Able to terminate a jack, pull cable, and "work a 90" proficiently with no supervision
• Able to install, terminate, and test CAT5e, CAT6, CAT6a, fiber optic, and coaxial cable with no supervision
• Able to build out MDF and IDF closets, including racks, patch panels, wire management, and network hardware with no supervision

This Role Is Probably Not Right For You If

• You've never worked hands-on with structured cabling, and you're looking for an IT help desk or desktop support role instead
• You need the same job site and the same routine every day, this work moves between offices, schools, and healthcare facilities
• You'd rather work solo than as part of a crew — Team LINX means making each other better and winning together, not going it alone

Preferred (Not Required)

• BICSI Technician or Installer certification (Copper or Optical Fiber)
• Powder Actuated Tools Certification
• Confined Space Certification
• CPR and First Aid certification
• Manufacturer certifications for installation and maintenance (Fluke, Fujikura, Sumitomo, Corning, Hilti)
• High school diploma
• 401(k) with 50% employer match on the first 5% contributed
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with FSA and HSA options
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• 8 paid holidays
• 3 weeks PTO (vacation and sick combined)
• Manufacturer training and certification support
• Structured advancement path from Technician I through Technician III and into Lead Technician

About LINX

Founded in 2003 by working industry practitioners, LINX has grown from a single Denver office into a national commercial low voltage contractor with active markets across the country.

Our Enterprise division installs and supports structured cabling, fiber, and network infrastructure inside corporate offices, hospitals, K-12 and higher education campuses, and small data centers. As our commercial construction pipeline keeps expanding into new markets, technicians who build a track record here have a real, defined path up through Lead Technician, Foreman, and beyond.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Posting Deadline

• This job posting is open until filled and may close at any time without notice.