Low-Voltage Cabling Technician – Data & Fiber Installations

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company; Glendale (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company is seeking Inside Plant technicians with 1–2 years of experience in low voltage systems. You will identify pathways, pull copper/coaxial/fiber, build data closets, terminate jacks, and test installations across commercial projects.

You’ll read construction drawings, follow grounding/bonding procedures, and observe fire stopping and safety standards while supporting multiple shifts and crews at various sites.

Qualifications

• Identify and prepare pathways and j-hook supports for new cabling system installation.
• Pull copper, coaxial and fiber optic cable in various environments.
• Build out data closets – install ladder rack, cable trays, data racks and rack-mount equipment.
• Terminate data jacks at station end and install faceplates.
• Route and dress Cat6/6A cables at the rack and terminate at patch panel.
• Test Cat6/6A cable installations, and perform basic troubleshooting.
• Assist with testing copper and fiber optic cable with power meter and light source (Fluke).
• Read construction prints and identify cabling pathways, maintaining compliance with construction project specifications.
• Comply with grounding & bonding procedures and fire stopping methods.
• Adhere to BICSI, building code and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prepare pathways and j-hook supports for new cabling system installation.
• Pull copper, coaxial and fiber optic cable in various environments.
• Build out data closets and install rack-mount equipment.
• Terminate jacks and install faceplates at stations.
• Route Cat6/6A cables and terminate at patch panels.
• Test installations and perform basic troubleshooting.
• Assist with testing copper and fiber optic cabling using test equipment.
• Read construction prints and ensure compliance with project specs.

Skills

Cable installation

Cable routing

Cat6/6A termination

IDF buildouts

Cable testing

Read prints

Grounding/bonding

Fire stopping

Safety standards

Valid driver’s license

Background/drug check

Tools

Fluke power meter

Light source

Job description

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company is seeking Inside Plant technicians with 1–2 years of experience in low voltage systems. You will identify pathways, pull copper/coaxial/fiber, build data closets, terminate jacks, and test installations across commercial projects.

You’ll read construction drawings, follow grounding/bonding procedures, and observe fire stopping and safety standards while supporting multiple shifts and crews at various sites.