Communications Technician II

Communications Technician II - Job Overview

As a Communications Technician II, you'll take on a leadership role in structured cabling and telecom installations. You'll handle hands-on technical tasks while guiding small teams to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to high quality standards.

What You'll Be Doing

• Install voice/data outlets in walls, floors, and modular furniture (CAT3/CAT5 terminations, faceplates, surface mount boxes)
• Build telecom closets: mount backboards, racks, patch panels, fiber hardware, and grounding systems
• Terminate and test cabling: complete IDC connections (110/66 blocks), patch panels, and perform continuity testing
• Troubleshoot cabling issues: identify shorts, opens, crosses, and transposed pairs using tone sets and volt-ohmmeters
• Identify active circuits for voice and data
• Lead small crews: coordinate daily tasks, train team members, and manage timelines
• Complete project documentation: timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, and tool logs
• Follow safety and quality standards set by the company, client, and industry
• Support other duties as assigned by leadership

What You Bring

• A proactive, professional attitude with a focus on teamwork and continuous improvement
• Strong communication skills-able to represent the company with clients and partners
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Comfortable working at heights, on ladders, and in confined spaces
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and move up to 75 lbs
• Good vision and hearing-able to distinguish colors and recognize audible signals
• Willingness to travel within the region as needed
• Reliable attendance and commitment to project timelines

Tools You'll Use

You should be proficient with tools such as:

• Screwdrivers (regular and Phillips), drywall saw, torpedo level, tape measure, snips, pliers, hammer, wrench set, cable stripper, flashlight, gloves
• Punch tool (110 and 66 block blades), tone set, 6/8 position combo crimp tool

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in telecom or a related technical field
• Ability to supervise and train others
• Skilled in reading blueprints and project documentation
• Familiar with universal telecom color codes
• Must meet company driving standards

Top Skills

• Terminations
• Troubleshooting
• Testing
• Installation
• Structured Cabling
• Rack and Stack
• Punchdown
• CAT6

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $34.00/hr.
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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in New Albany,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 29, 2025.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.