BOOTS Technician - Structured Cabling

Job Summary

Job Summary: 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 possesses no experience to one (1) year of experience in the structured cabling industry.

• 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.
• Build closets (mount and install backboards, cross connects, racks, patch panels, fiber optic and hardware).
• Install grounding for racks, equipment and cable as required.
• Perform fire-stopping procedures on fire walls, install sleeves, and pull cable through sleeves and core penetrations.
• Terminate low-voltage devices.
• Fully complete all IES COMMERCIAL paperwork accurately and on time (timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, tool transfers and others as required).
• Adhere to and participate in all Company, customer and industry quality and safety standards and regulations.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.
• Salary:
  Min USD $18.00/Yr. Max USD $23.00/Yr.

• Physical and Mental Requirements: The Communications Technician I must be able to work in an outdoor or indoor construction work environment. The Technician should be self-motivated, positive in approach, professional and help create, develop and implement project process improvements.
• Promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners.
• Proven problem solving and critical thinking skills with the ability to read, write and give oral presentations.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to specifications, reporting and quality requirements.
• Ability to work at heights, off of a ladder and in confined spaces; lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 75 pounds.
• Vision to distinguish colors, read small print; hearing and recognition of audible signals such as dial tones.
• Willingness to travel within the branch or regional territory as needed.
• 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.
• Education, Certification, License, and Skill Requirements:
  High School diploma or GED; minimum 0 to 1 year experience in telecommunications or related technical field; mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn; basic construction industry knowledge preferred; must possess and learn to effectively use listed tools.
• Ability to meet Company minimum driving standards preferred.

Overview of the employer: IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES s 2024 fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, IES produced over $2.8+ billion in revenue and employed over 9,485 people at over 131 domestic locations across the United States.

IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. PLEASE NO AGENCY CALLS. Any unsolicited agency resumes or agency-represented candidates presented to any IES employee without a signed contract will become the property of IES and no fees will be paid. IES policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veterans, or any other protected status.

IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by applicable laws. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at  or any IES office to request assistance. IES participates in E-Verify. Right to Work information is available in English/Spanish.