Cable Technician II

TEKsystems
$23.00 - $24.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
Nov 20, 2024
Description: Handling CAT5 and CAT6 low voltage cable, installing cable on mounted trusses/j-hooks/strut material to connect to servers within a data center. Working inside the plant, may need to work on elevated work surfaces - ladders, scissor lifts, overhead fall protection. Working on your feet for up to 10-12 hours within a working day based on project demands. 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 II possesses 1-3 years of experience in the structured cabling industry. Duties and Responsibilities: * 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. * Build closets (Mount and install backboards, cross connects, racks, patch panels, fiber optic and hardware). Install grounding for racks, equipment and cable as required. * Performs fire-stopping procedures on fire walls, install sleeves, and pull cable through sleeves and core penetration. * Terminate low-voltage devices. * Fully complete all company paperwork accurately and on time (timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, tool transfers and others as required). * Adhere to and participate in all company, customer, and industry quality and safety standards and regulations. * Complete other responsibilities as assigned. Physical and Mental Requirements: * Must be able to work in an outdoor or indoor construction work environment. * Must be self-motivated, positive in approach, professional and help create, develop and implement project process improvement(s). * Must promote the company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners. * Must possess proven problem solving and critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write and give oral presentation(s). * 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. * Must be able to work at heights, off of a ladder and in confined spaces, lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 75 pounds. * Must be able to see and distinguish different colors, read small print and hear and recognize audible signals such as dial tones. * Must be able to travel within the branch territory and/or regional territory as needed. Education, Certification, License, and Skill Requirements: * High School diploma or GED equivalency. * Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn. * Basic construction industry knowledge preferred. * Must possess and learn to effectively use hand tools. Top Skills Details: * Experience can vary between CCTV, Residential, Troubleshooting, Wireless, Access Systems, Life Systems * Emphasis on dependable, reliable, hard working contractors with an ambition for career in a trade Benefits Options: Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.