Technician I - Structured Cabling

Technibus, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits after 30 days

Job summary

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services across electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions. The Communications Technician I role requires learning to function as part of a technical team with 0–1 year of structured cabling experience.

The position involves installing outlets for floors, furniture, and walls, building racks and patch panels, grounding, and completing required paperwork.

Qualifications

• 0–1 year experience in structured cabling or related field.
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Responsibilities

• Install a work area outlet for floors, modular furniture, and walls; drop cable using fish tape and route through furniture.
• Build closets with racks, patch panels, fiber optic hardware and grounding as required.
• Perform fire-stopping and core penetration work; install sleeves and pull cable through sleeves.
• Terminate low-voltage devices according to specs.
• Complete IES COMMERCIAL paperwork (timesheets, transfers, work orders) accurately and on time.
• Adhere to company, customer, and industry quality and safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Willingness to learn

Basic construction knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalency

Tools

Screwdriver (regular)

Screwdriver (Phillips)

Drywall saw

Torpedo level

Tape measure

Snips

Pliers (needle nose)

Pliers (channel locks)

Hammer

Wrench set

Cable stripper

Flashlight

Gloves

Punch tool 110/66 block

Job description

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

Job Summary

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

Job Duties and Responsibilities

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

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.

Minimum Years of Experience

0-2

License Required

No

Minimum Education

High School

Salary

Min: USD $28.00/Hr.

Max: USD $28.00/Hr.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• The Technician I - Structured Cabling I must be able to work in an outdoor or indoor construction work environment.
• The Technician I - Structured Cabling I must be self-motivated, positive in approach, professional and help create, develop and implement project process improvement(s).
• The Technician I - Structured Cabling I must promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners.
• The Technician I - Structured Cabling I must possess proven problem solving and critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write and give oral presentation(s).
• The Technician I - Structured Cabling I must have 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 - Structured Cabling I must be able to work at heights, off a ladder and in confined spaces, lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 75 pounds.
• The Technician I - Structured Cabling I must be able to see and distinguish different colors, read small print and hear and recognize audible signals such as dial tones.
• The Technician I - Structured Cabling I must be able to travel within the branch territory and/or regional territory as needed.
• Regular attendance is mandatory.

Education, Certification, License, and Skill Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalency.
• Minimum of zero (0) to one (1) year experience in telecommunications or 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 to meet Company minimum driving standards preferred.

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 2024 fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, IES produced over $2.8+ billion in revenue and employed over 9,485 employees at over 131 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

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