STRUCTURED CABLING TECHNICIAN

KTek Resourcing; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

KTek Resourcing seeks a structured cabling technician to install, test, and maintain low-voltage copper and fiber-optic data systems. You will build the physical network for voice, video, and internet in commercial buildings and data centers.

Key duties include pulling and routing cables, mounting racks, terminating copper/fiber, testing with certifiers, and documenting circuit IDs with drawn plans. The role requires physical fitness and a clean driving record for site travel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 to 3+ years of low-voltage or telecommunications installation experience.
• BICSI Installer/Technician certification preferred or required.
• Physical ability to lift 50–60 pounds, climb ladders, and crawl in tight spaces.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record for travel to job sites.

Responsibilities

• Pull, route, and bundle Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a, and fiber-optic cables through ceilings, walls, and conduits.
• Mount equipment racks, cabinets, patch panels, and cable trays.
• Terminate copper jacks and fiber connectors, then test lines for signal performance using certifiers.
• Diagnose and repair network connectivity failures or damaged line pathways.
• Read blueprints and log circuit IDs, test results, and as-built drawings.

Skills

Cable installation

Troubleshooting

Testing & certification

Documentation

Blueprint reading

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

BICSI Installer/Technician certification

Job description

A structured cabling technician installs, tests, and maintains low-voltage copper and fiber-optic data systems. They build the physical network foundation for voice, video, and internet communications in commercial buildings and data centers.

Key Responsibilities

• Cable Installation: Pull, route, and bundle Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a, and fiber-optic cables through ceilings, walls, and conduits.
• Hardware Setup: Mount equipment racks, cabinets, patch panels, and cable trays.
• Termination & Testing: Terminate copper jacks and fiber connectors, then test lines for signal performance using certifiers.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and repair network connectivity failures or damaged line pathways.
• Documentation: Read blueprints and log circuit IDs, test results, and as-built drawings.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience: 1 to 3+ years of low-voltage or telecommunication installation experience.
• Certifications: Preferred or required BICSI (Installer/Technician) or manufacturer-specific credentials.
• Physical Skills: Ability to lift up to 50–60 pounds, climb ladders, and work in tight crawl spaces.
• Driver Status: Valid driver’s license and clean driving record for travel to job sites.