Join a growing telecommunications installation team as an Installation Technician 1. This is a hands-on field opportunity supporting telecom installation projects primarily within secure confinement facilities, with approximately 75% travel and overnight stays as needed. This is a great opportunity for a telecom or low-voltage technician looking to build hands-on experience across structured cabling, Cat6, racks, switches, access points, and telephone systems. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter with a strong work history who takes pride in quality workmanship, punctuality, cleanup, documentation, and customer-facing communication. You'll work alongside experienced technicians while developing your installation, troubleshooting, and field project coordination skills. Required Skills & Experience1–3 years of telecom installation or low-voltage field experience Solid work record with good tenure history Proactive self-starter with strong punctuality and cleanup skills Experience with phone systems, structured cabling, Cat6 installation, racks, switches, and access points Hands-on experience using drills, drivers, ladders, scissor lifts, single-man lifts, and installation tools Basic troubleshooting of telecom/network equipment and ticketing systems Ability to read and interpret basic architectural drawings and build documentation Strong communication, documentation, and project coordination skills Valid driver's license Ability to travel extensively, approximately 75%+, including overnight travel Comfortable working in secure/confinement facility environments, including prisons and jails High school diploma or equivalent
Desired Skills & Experience:- Technical training or coursework in telecommunications installation procedures
- Experience installing, maintaining, or testing telecommunications equipment
- Relevant technical training or internship experience
- Knowledge of telephone equipment installation, maintenance, and testing procedures
- Working knowledge of structured cabling, Cat6 color codes, relay switches, and rack-mounted equipment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
What You Will Be Doing:- Assist with site surveys and collect field verification data for installation projects
- Evaluate site logistics and help determine equipment, staffing, and coordination requirements
- Review installation requirements with internal teams and external stakeholders
- Complete site walkthroughs and prepare build orders using approved documentation
- Document and communicate relevant project information and maintain complete project files
- Install equipment for new and existing clients according to approved installation schedules
- Mount equipment and install conduit, wire mold, Cat6 cabling, switches, access points, racks, and shelving
- Troubleshoot and diagnose basic equipment issues
- Respond to and update trouble tickets using the approved ticketing system
- Escalate complex technical issues to senior technicians as appropriate
- Maintain the company vehicle in safe, fully operational condition
- Track travel and vehicle-related expenses using approved software
- Safely tow and operate trailers when required
- Tech Breakdown
- Telecommunications Installation
- Low-Voltage Systems
- Structured Cabling
- Cat6Telephone Systems
- Network Equipment
- Racks & Switches
- Access Points
- Conduit & Wire Mold
- Ticketing Systems
- Microsoft Office
- Architectural Drawings
- Installation Tools
- Scissor Lifts / Single-Man LiftsDaily Responsibilities
- Perform telecom and low-voltage equipment installations at client sites
- Pull and install Cat6 structured cabling
- Mount racks, switches, access points, shelving, and related equipment
- Install and route conduit and wire mold
- Conduct site walkthroughs and assist with site surveys
- Review project requirements and approved installation documentation
- Maintain accurate project documentation and files
- Troubleshoot basic telecom and network equipment issues
- Update and respond to trouble tickets
- Communicate project status, questions, scope changes, and potential delays
- Follow established safety procedures and facility regulations
- Maintain professional relationships with facility personnel and team members
- Travel approximately 75%+, including overnight stays as needed
- Perform occasional evening and weekend work to meet project deadlines
- Drive company vehicles and safely tow trailers when required
- Lift and carry at least 85 pounds
