Technician II-Structured Cabling

IES Communications; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 37,195 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

IES Communications is seeking a Communications Technician II to lead a small crew in cabling installations, testing, and documentation. You will coordinate daily workloads, ensure safety and quality standards are met, and provide training as needed.

The role requires hands-on installation of outlets, rack and patch panel work, and adherence to company procedures. Onsite work with potential travel within the region is expected.

Qualifications

• Must possess at least a High School diploma or GED equivalency.
• Must possess a minimum of two (2) years of experience in telecommunications or related technical field and supervise others.
• Must be proficient with listed tools and capable of reading project documents.

Responsibilities

• Install work area outlets for floors, modular furniture, and walls and terminate cables.
• Build closets with backboards, cross connects, racks, patch panels, and fiber optics.
• Perform testing: continuity, volt-ohm tests, troubleshoot opens/shorts, tone set.
• Identify active voice or data circuits and supervise crew performance.
• Complete all company paperwork accurately and on time.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Read blueprints

Color codes

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Screwdriver

Torpedo level

Cable stripper

Pliers

Job description

Job Summary

The Communications Technician II must possess the ability to perform the technical responsibilities of a Cable Installer and function as a lead member of a technical team. The Technician II will coordinate small groups of installers in the performance of daily workload including adherence to Company safety and quality standards.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• The Communications Technician II will install work area outlets for floor, modular furniture and wall (terminate CAT 3 & CAT 5 jacks, mount face plates and surface mount boxes correctly, adhere to IES COMMERCIAL labeling standards).
• The Communications Technician II 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. Complete all IDC connections (e.g., terminate 110/66 blocks and patch panels).
• The Communications Technician II performs testing: continuity test of horizontal and riser cable; use of volt‑ohmmeter; troubleshoot opens, crosses, shorts and transpose pairs on horizontal and riser cable; use a tone set.
• The Communications Technician II will identify active voice or data circuits.
• The Communications Technician II will assume responsibility for effective performance of crew and provide necessary training; coordinate personnel and timeline to complete project.
• The Communications Technician II 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 Communications Technician II will adhere to and participate in all Company, customer and industry quality and safety standards and regulations.
• The Communications Technician II will complete other responsibilities as assigned.
• Punch tool with 110 block and 66 block blade, tone set, 6/8 position combo crimp tool, and Krone/3M/BIX.

Qualifications

• The Communications Technician II must be self‑motivated, positive in approach, professional and help create, develop and implement project process improvement(s).
• The Communications Technician II must promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners.
• The Communications Technician II must be able to act as the Company liaison for interface with customer representative(s).
• The Communications Technician II must possess proven problem‑solving skills, critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write and give oral presentations.
• The Communications Technician II 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 Communications Technician II must be able to see and distinguish different colors, read small print and hear and recognize audible signals such as dial tones.
• The Communications Technician II must be able to travel within the branch territory and/or regional territory as needed.

Tools

• Tools: screwdriver (regular and Phillips), drywall saw, torpedo level, tape measure, snips (with belt sheath), pliers (needle nose and channel locks), hammer, cable stripper, flashlight, and gloves.

Education, Certification, License, and Skill Requirements

• Must possess at least a High School diploma or GED equivalency.
• Must possess a minimum of two (2) years of experience in telecommunications or related technical field and demonstrate the ability to supervise others.
• Must possess and be proficient with the listed tools.
• Must have proven skill level to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to specifications, reporting and quality requirements.
• Must know the universal communications color codes.
• Must meet Company minimum driving standards.

Compensation

USD $27.00/Hr. – USD $30.00/Hr.

Benefits

Full benefits available after 30 days of employment. Full‑time, direct‑hire position.

EEO Statement

IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. 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.

Disability Accommodation

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.

Workplace Type

Onsite