A structured cabling technician handles installation, repair, and maintenance of cable systems and hardware. Duties require using hand and power tools and working in small spaces and at heights. Structured cabling technicians install pathway systems, connect hardware, test and troubleshoot connections, upgrade products, provide customer support, assist with warranties, and maintain documentation. They work with telecommunications equipment at the point where the service provider ends, using CAT 5, CAT 6, and fiber converters.
Structured cabling technicians must meet physical job demands and provide excellent customer service.
Responsibilities and Skills
Responsibilities include:
- Installing, maintaining and repairing cable infrastructure in a low voltage environment.
- Troubleshooting system issues.
- Identifying and removing abandoned cables.
- Testing newly installed or relocated cables.
- Keeping cables neatly tied and bundled.
- Developing knowledge of codes and standards.
Skills needed for the job include structured cabling, fiber optics, hand tools, physical capability, customer service, troubleshooting, safety standards, and telecommunications.
Salary Information
Structured cabling technicians make an average salary of $48,839 per year in the US, with entry-level positions starting around $35,909 per year and experienced workers making up to $50,000. In Canada, the average is $40,000 per year.