Structured Cabling Tech II: Fiber, CAT6 & IT Closets

Equiliem; Rayville (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Commuter Benefits

Employee Discounts & Rewards

Payroll Payment Options

Job summary

Equiliem is seeking a Structured Cabling Technician II to install, terminate, test and maintain structured cabling in commercial, industrial, government and data center environments. You will build IT closets, route cabling, install pathways, terminate panels and connectors, and install WAPs, following industry standards and safety requirements.

The role requires at least 2 years of experience with CAT6/Structured cabling, reading blueprints, and working safely on active construction sites;

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of commercial structured cabling, low voltage, or data cable installation experience.
• Experience installing shielded CAT6 cabling in commercial/industrial/data center environments.
• Experience terminating shielded CAT6 jacks, RJ45 connectors, and rack‑mounted patch panels.
• Experience testing and troubleshooting CAT6 cabling; Fluke Versiv experience preferred.
• Fiber optic installation and termination experience.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and installation details.
• Familiarity with data center environments preferred.
• Ability to work safely in active construction environments.
• Willingness to work overtime as project demands require.
• Travel is generally not required; may travel for designated full‑time travel assignments.

Responsibilities

• Install CAT5e and CAT6 structured cabling systems.
• Route and dress cable into IT closets, modular furniture, and workstation outlets.
• Install cable pathways, including J-hooks, D-rings, cable trays, and ladder racks.
• Label, organize, and manage cabling to maintain clean installations.
• Terminate patch panels, keystone jacks, RJ45 connectors, and modular plugs.
• Install wireless access points (WAPs).
• Build and install IT closets, including MDFs, IDFs, data racks, ladder racks, cable trays, and sleeves.
• Install, terminate, and support fiber optic cabling.
• Install, label, and terminate rack‑mounted patch panels.
• Test and troubleshoot copper cabling using industry‑standard testing equipment.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, blueprints, and installation documentation.
• Maintain professional communication with team members, supervisors, and project stakeholders.
• Follow OSHA regulations and all job site safety procedures, including proper use of PPE and maintaining a clean work environment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Structured cabling

Low voltage

Reading blueprints

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BICSI Certification (Level 1+)

OSHA 10 Certification

Scissor Lift Certification

Tools

Fluke Versiv

Cable testers

Job description

Equiliem is seeking a Structured Cabling Technician II to install, terminate, test and maintain structured cabling in commercial, industrial, government and data center environments. You will build IT closets, route cabling, install pathways, terminate panels and connectors, and install WAPs, following industry standards and safety requirements.

The role requires at least 2 years of experience with CAT6/Structured cabling, reading blueprints, and working safely on active construction sites;