Low-Voltage Cabling Technician - Install, Test & Maintain

TEKsystems; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking an intermediate-level Cable Installer for a contract-to-hire role in Fort Myers, FL. You will pull, route, and manage CAT5e/CAT6/CAT6A and fiber cabling, terminating copper and fiber, and testing links to certify performance.

You will install racks and pathways, troubleshoot faults, and ensure safety standards compliance on site. Onsite work and physical stamina are required, with BICSI certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Technical proficiency in low-voltage cabling systems and standard practices.
• Blueprint reading: read blueprints, schematics, and construction drawings.
• Tools familiarity: with crimpers, punch-down tools, and cable testers.
• Physical stamina: able to lift heavy materials, climb ladders, and work in tight spaces.
• Certifications: often requires or prefers BICSI certifications.

Responsibilities

• Cable Installation: Pull, route, and manage CAT5e, CAT6, CAT6A, and fiber optic cabling through cable trays, racks, and conduits.
• Termination & Testing: Terminate copper and fiber connectors; test and certify links with equipment like Fluke analyzers.
• Infrastructure Build-out: Install racks, cabinets, cable pathways, and supporting hardware.
• System Maintenance: Troubleshoot, identify, and repair cabling faults and connectivity issues.
• Safety & Compliance: Adhere to all safety procedures (OSHA, NFPA).
• Documentation: Label all cables and ports, and update documentation or as-built drawings.

Skills

Cable installation

Low voltage

Install

Cable

Cabling

Construction

Termination testing

Punchdown

Network infrastructure

Structured cabling

wireless access point

cat 6 cables

rack and stack

Tools

crimpers

punch-down tools

cable testers

Job description

TEKsystems is seeking an intermediate-level Cable Installer for a contract-to-hire role in Fort Myers, FL. You will pull, route, and manage CAT5e/CAT6/CAT6A and fiber cabling, terminating copper and fiber, and testing links to certify performance.

You will install racks and pathways, troubleshoot faults, and ensure safety standards compliance on site. Onsite work and physical stamina are required, with BICSI certifications preferred.