Description

The Communications Technician 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 Communications Technician I will 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.

The Communications Technician 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 Communications Technician I performs fire-stopping procedures on fire walls, install sleeves, and pull cable through sleeves and core penetration.

The Communications Technician I will terminate low-voltage devices.

The Communications Technician I will fully complete all paperwork accurately and on time (timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, tool transfers and others as required).

The Communications Technician I adheres to and participate in all Company, customer and industry quality and safety standards and regulations.

The Communications Technician I 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.

Skills

low voltage cable, cable termination, construction site safety, blueprint interpretation, structured cabling installation, telecommunications infrastructure, fiber optic exposure, basic construction experience, mechanical aptitude, ability to travel, basic hand tool proficiency, documentation and paperwork accuracy

Top Skills Details

low voltage cable,cable termination,construction site safety,blueprint interpretation,structured cabling installation,telecommunications infrastructure

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Level 2 Questions:

• What is your strongest area of expertise? (initial questions to understand what level of exposure theyve had to the industry)

• Do you know how to splice? What is splicing? What cables can you splice? (they need to be able to go into detail)

• Do you know how to do ribbonized/ infused splicing? What types of cables can you do this on?

• Have you installed an IDF/MDF closet from the ground up, including pathways? (if this candidate hasnt installed pathways supports, cable tray, fiber runner -, plus cabling at the Tech 2 level then they arent a Tech 2)

• What is a punch down? Can you go into detail?

• How long does it take to punch down 24 or 48 patch panels?

• Do you know your color codes?

• Do you have experience with using BOTH ends of a Versiv Fluke tester for fiber and/or copper? (not a MUST, but nice to have)

• If you were to do Quality Assurance, what are some things you would be looking for?

• Labeling of the cable

• Labeling of the patch panels

• Termination point

• Clean consistent dressing

• Do you have any experience completing work in a live data center environment?

• How would you best describe a supervisor that brings the best out in you? (ideally focusing on effective communication, coaching, and creating a positive work environment/culture)

• Can you provide an example of a time you had little to no direction in solving an issue; what happened/what did you do (looking for someone who will ask questions and escalate if not getting an answer)

-Tell me about a time when you were asked to do something you had never done before. How did you react? What did you learn?

-What are the three things that are most important to you in a job?

-Give an example of when you had to work with someone who was difficult to get along with. How did you handle interactions with that person?

-Tell me about the last time something significant didnt go according to plan at work. What was your role? What was the outcome

Experience Level

Entry Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fayetteville, GA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $25.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fayetteville, GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fayetteville,GA.

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.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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