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

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• **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

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• **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.