Richmond, VA- Lvl 1 Cable Techs

TEKsystems; Sandston (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Per diem $35/day

Lodging provided for travel

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking technicians for an onsite data center cable installation project in Sandston, VA. The role involves installing outlets, routing cables, pre-termination, and building closet racks with grounding and fire-stopping per spec.

Expect teamwork in a physically demanding environment on a 2–3 month contract-to-hire. Pay ranges from $23 to $27 per hour, with per diem and lodging provided for travel between sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Reliable and able to work with others in a physically demanding setting.
• Install, maintain, and repair cable infrastructure across data center sites.
• Test cables and identify redundant cabling per company standards.

Responsibilities

• Install work area outlets for floor, modular furniture, and walls.
• Drop cables, route through furniture, and perform pre-termination tasks.
• Build closets, install grounding, and complete fire-stopping procedures.
• Terminate low-voltage devices and complete required paperwork.
• Adhere to safety and quality standards and participate in site moves.

Skills

Cable

Cable installation

Punchdown

Job description

Description

• The Technician I will install a work area outlet for floor (i.e. monument), modular furniture (i.e. surface mount box) and wall (i.e. box eliminator).

• Drop cable down a wall using fish tape or other method.

• Route cable through modular furniture.

• Perform pre-termination procedures: organize, form, dress cables and determine length, slack and label cables. Suspend and support cable correctly: Cable tray, J-hook, D-rings, Bridal rings, Trapeze.

• will build closets (Mount and install backboards, cross connects, racks, patch panels, fiber optic and hardware)/Install grounding for racks, equipment and cable as required.

• performs fire-stopping procedures on fire walls, install sleeves, and pull cable through sleeves and core penetration.

• terminate low-voltage devices.

• complete all paperwork accurately and on time (timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, tool transfers and others as required).

• adheres to and participate in all Company, customer and industry quality and safety standards and regulations.

• complete other responsibilities as assigned.

This project is only 2-3 months long. After this project, these techs must be willing to travel to help out the other data center sites which will probably be Atlanta or Virginia sites. Per diem is $35/day, BIR pays for lodging and if they are supporting a site for a long project, they will be asked to drive to which ever site they are supporting. If it is only for a couple months then BIR will pay for flights.

Pay: $22-$25

Top Skills Details

Cable,Cable installation,Punchdown

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Need to be reliable, willing to work with others. This is hard work but great opportunity to grow in the data center industry.

• Installing, maintaining, and repairing cable infrastructure.

• Performing maintenance on existing cabling systems.

• Testing newly installed or relocated cables according to company specifications.

• Identifying and removing redundant cabling.

• Installing of televisions, routers, and internet technology devices.

• Troubleshooting issues with the cable network.

• Installing of cable support structures such as j-hooks, cable racks, and innerduct.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sandston, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $27.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sandston, VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 26, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Sandston,VA.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.