Technician I- Apprentice

Ies Communications, Llc; Wilsonville (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety is Priority One

Competitive Pay

Company 401K with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Medical Coverage

Dental and Vision Coverage

Disability coverage

Auto and Home Insurance Discounts

Job summary

IES Communications is seeking a Technician I - Apprentice to join our field team. You will learn to install outlets, run drop cables, install in closets, perform pre-termination, and ensure proper labeling and routing on walls, floors, and furniture.

This entry-level role requires the ability to work outdoors/indoors, lift up to 50 pounds, read blueprints, travel as needed, and adhere to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Zero to one year in telecommunications or related technical field preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Install work area outlets for floor, modular furniture and walls; drop cable with proper routing.
• Build closets with backboards, patch panels, racks and grounding.
• Perform fire-stopping, terminate low-voltage devices, and complete paperwork on time.
• Adhere to all safety and quality standards; travel within territory as needed.

Skills

Self-motivation

Professional approach

Critical thinking

Blueprint interpretation

Travel willingness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Screwdriver set

Tape measure

Pliers

Hammer

Wrench set

Cable stripper

Job description

Job Description

Full benefits available after 30 days of employment! Full-time, direct hire position!

Job Summary:

The Technician I - Apprentice must learn and possess the skills required to function as a contributing member of a technical team. Typically, the Technician I has no experience to one (1) year of experience in the structured cabling industry.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Technician I - Apprentice 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.
• The Technician I – Apprentice 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.
• The Technician I - Apprentice performsfire-stopping procedures on fire walls, install sleeves,and pullcable through sleeves and core penetration.
• The Technician I - Apprentice will terminate low-voltage devices.
• The Technician I - Apprentice will fully complete all IES COMMUNICATIONS paperwork accurately and ontime(timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, tool transfers and others as required).
• The Technician I - Apprentice willadhereto and participate in all Company, customer and industry quality and safety standards and regulations.
• The Technician I - Apprentice will complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• The Technician I - Apprentice must be able to work in an outdoor orindoorconstructionwork environment.
• The Technician I - Apprenticemustbe self-motivated, positive inapproach,professional and help create, develop and implementprojectprocess improvement(s).
• The Technician I - Apprenticemustpromote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners.
• The Technician I - Apprenticemustpossess proven problem solving and critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write and give oral presentation(s).
• The Technician I - Apprenticemusthave proven skill level or the ability to learn to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to, specifications, reporting and quality requirements.
• The Technician I - Apprenticemustbe able to work at heights,offa ladder and in confined spaces, lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 75 pounds.
• Must be able to stand and walk very large job sites regularly.
• The Technician I - Apprenticemustbe able to see and distinguish different colors, read small print and hear and recognize audible signals such as dial tones.
• The Technician I - Apprenticemustbe able to travel within the branch territory and/or regional territory as needed.
• Regular attendance is mandatory.

Tools:

• Screwdriver (regular and Phillips), drywall saw, torpedo level, tape measure, snips (with belt sheath), pliers (needle nose and channel locks), hammer, wrench set, cable stripper, flashlight and gloves
• Trade Tools: Punch tool with 110 block and 66 block blade.

Education, Certification, License, and Skill Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED equivalency.
• Minimum of zero (0) to one (1) year experience intelecommunicationsor related technical field.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Basic construction industry knowledge preferred.
• Must possess and learn to effectively use the listed tools.
• Ability tomeet Company minimum driving standards preferred.

Career Path:

• Technician II - Journeyman

Minimum Education

High School

Overview

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 9,400 employees at over 174 domestic locations across the United States. IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Females, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans Encouraged to Apply.

From office buildings to wind farms, industrial complexes to housing developments, our employees and design professionals design, build, and maintain the systems that empower lives.

Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions:

• Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it
• Competitive Pay
• Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
• Company Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plans
• Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
• Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage
• Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs

License Required

No

Min

USD $22.00/Hr.

Max

USD $30.00/Hr.

EEO Statement

EEO & Aff

The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government.

View Your Equal Employment Opportunity rights under the law. "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal; Conozca sus Derechos: La Discriminación en el Lugar de Trabajo es Ilegal

Disability Accommodation

IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at [phone] or any IES office to request assistance.

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