Cable Technician

TEKsystems New York, NY $25 - $30
Contract Mid Level 1+ years

Posted 3 weeks ago

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About This Role

Support commercial cabling projects in New York City by installing, terminating, and testing CAT5/CAT6 network cabling and related infrastructure, ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety.

Responsibilities

  • Pull, route, terminate, and label CAT5/CAT6 network cabling
  • Perform terminations on patch panels, jacks, and RJ45 connectors
  • Test and certify installed cables in accordance with industry and company standards
  • Install various cable support structures including cable racks, J‑hooks, innerduct, ladder racks, and related pathways and hardware
  • Read and interpret cabling layouts, floor plans, and documentation
  • Maintain clean, organized, and safe work environments on job sites

Requirements

  • 1-3+ years of structured cabling or low-voltage installation experience
  • Strong understanding of CAT5/CAT6 network cabling
  • Ability to perform copper terminations and cable testing
  • Experience working in commercial environments (offices, data centers, construction sites)
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work on ladders/scissor lifts as needed
  • Reliable transportation to travel to NYC job sites
  • Strong attention to detail and safety awareness

Qualifications

  • 1–3+ years of structured cabling or low-voltage installation experience

Nice to Have

  • Experience with additional low-voltage systems (security, access control, CCTV, fiber)
  • Familiarity with Fluke or similar cable certification tools

Skills

Jacks * CAT5/CAT6 cabling * Patch panels * RJ45 connectors * Fluke * Low-voltage systems (security, access control, CCTV, fiber) *

* Required skills

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Medical
401(k) retirement plan
Accident
Hospital
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Dental
Vision
Critical Illness
Transportation benefits
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Certifications

SST (Required) OSHA 10/30 (Required)

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