Job Information
TEKsystems Cable Technician in McLean, Virginia
Description:
Position Description:
Cable technician will be responsible for cable pulling, anchoring, dressing, terminating, testing,
labelling CAT6/6A cable, and WAP device installation. Cable technician will be supervised by a
member of the team and provided direction on the work to be performed. It is expected that
this member of the team performs their work in a neat and professional manner, cleaning up after
themselves. Technicians must implement and enforce all pertinent safety and Quality Control
policies and procedures.
Our client is in need of 2 low voltage experienced cabling technicians for *5 weekends (Saturday and Sunday) in August and September.
This work will be taking place in an occupied office building and it is expected that the technicians have experience working in these conditions and cleaning up after themselves.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Pull CAT6 and CAT6A cable in accessible ceilings and exposed ceilings in a neat and
workmanlike manner. This work takes place in an occupied office, technician will need
to open ceiling tiles and replace ceiling tiles after work is completed.
• Anchor and dress CAT6 and CAT6A cable in the IT closet and in the ceilings. It is
expected that this technician takes great pride in the appearance of their work.
• Terminate CAT6 and CAT6A cable on a patch panel, wall plate, or biscuit jack.
• Test and label CAT6 and CAT6A cable. Label on patch panels and wrap around labels
on the device end of the cable. The label shall be neat in appearance.
• Installation of Wireless Access Points (WAP’s). WAP’s will be relocated and installed
new, it is expected that this technician has experience removing and installing WAP’s in
a finished office space. They should be able to perform this task without damaging
ceiling tiles or getting them dirty. WAP’s shall be square to the ceiling tiles or other
devices in the ceiling. It is expected that this technician takes great pride in the
appearance of their work.
• Place plastic protection on desk surfaces and cleans up thoroughly at the end of their
shift. This includes vacuuming the floor and wiping down work surfaces as needed. We
will be working around active workstations, and it is imperative that the employees do
not know we were there throughout the weekend.
• This technician will be required to work Saturdays and Sundays 7am-3pm, maybe longer
if required.
• Implement the safety program. Take remedial action when required. Be thoroughly
knowledgeable of all company safety standards, manuals, and procedures. Have working
knowledge of applicable government regulations (e.g. OSHA) for the project.
Skills:
Cat6, cat6a, pulling cable, dressing, terminating, Testing, WAP device installation
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
Tools to be Provided by the Technician:
• PPE: Hard hat, safety vest, work boots, gloves, safety glasses
• Punch down and crimp tools
• Electrician’s scissors, wire snips and strippers
• Screwdrivers
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.