Structured Cable Technician

Rappahannock IT; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

On-the-job training

Job summary

Rappahannock IT is seeking a Structured Cable Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair structured cabling systems across our network. You will pull, route, and terminate cables, deploy racks and patch panels, and ensure reliable connectivity for business operations.

Responsibilities include configuring routers, switches, APs, and firewalls; troubleshooting outages; and documenting network layouts.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of professional experience in structured cabling or network installation.
• High school diploma or equivalent; CompTIA A+ and CompTIA Network+ certifications are highly regarded.
• Ability to identify, troubleshoot and resolve cable-related issues.
• Familiarity with cloud-based networking solutions.
• Familiarity with VoIP systems and network integration for telecom.
• Experience with structured data cabling and physical network design.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Pull, route, and install Cat5/Cat6 and test cables.
• Terminate, splice, and test cables using industry-standard tools.
• Install network racks and patch panels.
• Troubleshoot and repair network faults and connectivity issues.
• Label, document, and test cable runs according to standards.
• Configure and manage network hardware such as routers, switches, and access points.
• Monitor network performance and document configurations.

Skills

Cable troubleshooting

Structured cabling

Network installation

VoIP networking

Cloud networking

Education

High school diploma

CompTIA A+

CompTIA Network+

Job description

We are looking for a skilled Structured Cable Technician to join our team. You will install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair structured cabling systems.Your expertise will be essential in optimizing network performance and ensuring reliable connectivity across all business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Pull, route, and install Cat5/Cat6 andidentify and remove redundant and faulty cabling.
• Terminate, splice, and test cables using industry-standard tools.
• Install network racks and patch panels
• Troubleshoot and repair network faults, dropped lines, and connectivity issues.
• Label, document, and test cable runs according to industry standards.
• Operate and manage various power and hand tools and other equipment
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and follow all safety rules
• Installing and configuring network hardware, such as routers, switches, and access points.
• Managing data cabling and physical network infrastructure to ensure clean and effective setups.
• Monitoring network performance and analyzing metrics to prevent or resolve outages.
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting hardware and software issues in the network environment.
• Supporting employees with network connectivity problems and providing technical guidance.
• Configuring firewalls, security settings, and secure VPN setup to protect sensitive data.
• Collaborating with IT teams to upgrade and expand network infrastructure.
• Documenting network layouts, configurations, and troubleshooting procedures.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Experience:1–3+ years of professional experience in structured cabling or network installation.
• Education:High school diploma or equivalent; technical certifications such asCompTIA A+ and CompTIA Network+are a highly regarded.
• Skills:
• The ability to identify, troubleshoot and resolve cable-related issues
• Familiarity with cloud-based networking solutions.
• Familiarity with VoIP systems and network integration for telecommunication systems.
• Experience working in structured data cabling and physical network design.
• Physical Requirements:Ability to lift up to 75 pounds, climb ladders/scissor lifts greater than 8ft, work in tight spaces (attics/crawl spaces), and work outdoors when required.
• License:Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

What We Offer (Benefits)

• Competitive hourly pay
• On-the-job training and certification support