Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Skip to job details
BA
BSC and Consulting, Inc. dba Modern Media Communications
Structured Cabling Technician
Career Insights for Cable Technician / Installer
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Florida data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
A Cable Technician or Installer sets up cable equipment and lines for customers and makes repairs as needed.
$65,448 / year median in Florida
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Structured Cabling Technician What We Are Looking For
- About 1-3 years of structured cabling, low-voltage, telecommunications, or similar field experience.
- Hands-on experience pulling, dressing, labeling, and terminating copper cabling.
- Basic knowledge of Cat6/Cat6A, patch panels, keystone jacks, racks, J-hooks, and cable tray.
- Read basic floor plans, cable schedules, labels, and written instructions.
- A safety-first mindset, attention to detail, and pride in clean workmanship.
- Communication skills and the ability to work as part of a crew.
- Comfort using a mobile device and apps such as Teams or Outlook for field communication.
- A valid Florida driver's license, clean driving record, and access to transportation.
- Background checks required for government and other controlled-access sites.
- Flexibility for occasional early starts, overtime, evenings, or weekend work when projects require it. Nice to Have
- BICSI Installer 1 or progress toward a BICSI credential.
- Experience with Cat6A, fiber optic cabling, Fluke testing equipment, or commercial telecom rooms.
- OSHA 10, lift certification, or other current safety training.
- Experience on commercial, healthcare, education, government, or DoD projects.
- Exposure to access control, video surveillance, audio/video, or public safety DAS systems. Physical & Travel Requirements
- Regularly Lift and carry up to 50 pounds and safely move ladders, tools, and materials.
- Climb ladders, use lifts, work above ceilings, bend, kneel, crouch, and stand for extended periods.
- Work in active construction environments that may include dust, noise, heat, and unfinished spaces.
- Travel to project sites throughout Brevard County and the greater Orlando area.
- Pull, route, support, dress, label, and terminate Cat6, Cat6A, and fiber optic cabling.
- Install patch panels, jacks, racks, cabinets, J-hooks, cable tray, ladder rack, and related pathway hardware.
- Perform basic copper testing and assist with certification and fiber testing as trained.
- Follow drawings, cable schedules, labeling plans, and instructions from the lead installer.
- Keep cable routing neat and follow company standards for support, separation, bend radius, and firestopping.
- Update labels, test records, material notes, and as-built markups.
- Use tools, ladders, lifts, and test equipment safely and correctly.
- Keep the work area clean, protect the customer's property, and help manage tools and materials.
- Communicate progress, material needs, and job-site issues to the lead installer or project manager.
- Represent Modern Media with a professional, helpful attitude on every job site.