Cable Installation Technician

Job Title: Cable Installation Technician

Job Description

This role offers a long-term career opportunity for a cable installation technician to join a growing low-voltage team in the Charleston area. You will work on structured cabling, cellular enhancement, audio/visual, security, access control and data centre projects across commercial, educational and healthcare environments. The position suits individuals with experience in cable installation who are career-focused, reliable and eager to develop their skills with modern low-voltage technologies.

Responsibilities

• Pull, route, label, terminate and punch down low-voltage and data cabling, including CAT5, CAT6, coax and fibre, in commercial environments.
• Install, dress and secure cabling using appropriate supports such as J-hooks in line with standard installation practices and relevant codes.
• Work on new construction and renovation projects in schools, hospitals and other commercial facilities, adapting to different site conditions.
• Assist with testing, fault-finding and troubleshooting of cabling installations to ensure performance and reliability.
• Interpret low-voltage drawings and blueprints sufficiently to identify key symbols, such as data jack symbols and device locations.
• Perform terminations on patch panels, 110/66 blocks and related hardware, ensuring neatness, correct colour coding and compliance with standards.
• Support the installation and set-up of access control, security systems, CCTV, alarm systems and wireless access points under guidance.
• Learn and develop skills in audio/visual installations and related low-voltage technologies as part of ongoing professional growth.
• Follow established quality standards, safety procedures and industry regulations, including safe working practices on construction sites and in healthcare facilities.
• Deliver professional and courteous customer service while working alongside technicians, project teams and customers on-site.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues to complete projects on time, contributing to a positive, team-oriented work culture.
• Maintain tools and equipment in good working order and ensure work areas are kept organised and safe.
• Adapt to varying schedules, including occasional evening or shift work, particularly on hospital projects that require off-hours work.
• Travel as needed to regional project locations such as Charlotte, Myrtle Beach and Florence, while primarily working in the Charleston area.

Essential Skills

• Previous experience working with structured cabling or low-voltage systems, including cable installation, termination and punch down of CAT5 and CAT6 cabling.
• Practical knowledge of pulling, terminating, dressing and labelling cables in commercial environments.
• Familiarity with terminations on patch panels and 110/66 blocks.
• Understanding of low-voltage diagrams, including recognition of symbols such as the triangle symbol for data jacks.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and low-voltage drawings sufficiently to identify key symbols and installation requirements.
• Working knowledge of standard cabling colour codes, including orange, white/orange, green, white/blue, blue, white/green, brown and white/brown pairs.
• Experience working with different cable types such as CAT5, CAT6, coax and fibre.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in commercial construction environments, including schools and hospitals.
• Strong work history demonstrating reliability, commitment and a solid work ethic.
• Positive attitude, professionalism and strong commitment to customer service.
• Career-focused mindset with a clear desire for long-term growth in the low-voltage industry.
• Commitment to teamwork and the ability to collaborate effectively with project teams and customers.
• Willingness and physical ability to travel occasionally to regional project locations as required.
• Eagerness to learn and develop new technical skills across multiple low-voltage disciplines.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with access control systems, including card readers and door hardware, is beneficial.
• Exposure to security systems, CCTV and alarm systems is advantageous.
• Familiarity with wireless access point installation and related infrastructure is a plus.
• Experience working in hospitals and schools, or other complex commercial facilities, is preferred.
• Basic understanding of the difference between RJ45 and RJ11 jacks, including their typical uses for data and phone connections.
• Knowledge of relevant installation codes and best practices, such as typical distances between J-hooks to prevent cable sagging.
• Possession of personal hand tools suitable for cable installation work is advantageous.
• OSHA or equivalent safety certification is beneficial.
• Backgrd in athletics or similar activities demonstrating discipline, drive and teamwork may be considered favourably.
• Demonstrated personality, drive and motivation to build a long-term career in the low-voltage field.

Why Work Here?

You will join an established low-voltage organisation that offers a clear pathway to long-term career growth and development. The company invests in its people through training across structured cabling, access control, security, audio/visual and data centre technologies, enabling you to broaden your skills and take on more advanced responsibilities over time. You will work in a supportive, family-friendly culture that values respect for the individual, superior accomplishment and teamwork. Employees benefit from strong full-time packages, including job completion bonuses that can significantly enhance overall earnings. This role also provides the opportunity to build experience on high-profile commercial and healthcare projects, helping you establish a solid and versatile career in the low-voltage industry.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hanahan, SC.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $26.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Hanahan,SC.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 8, 2026.

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