Technician I - Structured Cabling

No experience needed! Must have ability to travel if work is slow locally.

JobSummary:

The Technician I - Structured Cabling must possess the skills required to function as a contributing member of a technical team. Typically, the Technician I possess one (1) year of experience in the structured cabling industry.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Technician I - Structured Cabling will install a work area outlet for floor (. monument), modular furniture (. surface mount box) and wall (. 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.
• Technician I - Structured Cabling 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.
• Technician I - Structured Cabling performs fire-stopping procedures on fire walls, install sleeves, and pull cable through sleeves and core penetration.
• Technician I - Structured Cabling
  will terminate low-voltage devices.
• Technician I - Structured Cabling will fully complete all IES COMMERCIAL paperwork accurately and on time (timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, tool transfers and others as required).
• Technician I - Structured Cabling adheres to and participate in all Company, customer and industry quality and safety standards and regulations.
• Technician I - Structured Cabling will complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Tools:

• Basic Hand 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.

The Technician I - Structured Cabling 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 (. monument), modular furniture (. surface mount box) and wall (. 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 pull cable 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 adhere to 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.

Min

USD $18.00/Yr.
Max

USD $22.00/Yr.
Qualifications

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.

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.

Education, Certification, License, and Skill Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED equivalency.
• Minimum of zero (0) to one (1) year experience in telecommunicationsor 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.

Career Path:

• Technician I - Structured Cabling II

License Required

No
Minimum Education

High School
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 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 9,400 employees at over 174 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.

From office buildings to wind farms, industrial complexes to housing developments, our employees and design professionals design, build, and maintain the systems that empower lives.

Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions:

• Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it
• Competitive Pay
• Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
• Company Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plans
• Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
• Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage
• Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs