Cable Technician

Low Voltage Cable Technician - Manhattan, NYC

Steady Work | Commercial Projects | 6-Month Contracts

If you can pull cable, terminate it clean, and test it right - TEKsystems wants to talk to you.
We place experienced Low Voltage Cable Technicians on commercial projects throughout Manhattan on a consistent basis. When one contract wraps up, we work to keep you moving to the next one. This is the kind of steady, reliable work that keeps you busy and your skills sharp.
OSHA 30 and SST card are both required. If you've got them and you know your way around CAT5/CAT6, keep reading.

What You'll Be Doing

• Pulling, routing, terminating, and labeling CAT5/CAT6 network cabling on commercial job sites
• Terminating patch panels, jacks, and RJ45 connectors
• Testing and certifying installed cables to industry standards
• Installing cable support structures - racks, J-hooks, innerduct, ladder racks, and related pathways
• Reading and working from cabling layouts and floor plans
• Keeping job sites clean, organized, and safe

What You Need

• 1-3+ years of structured cabling or low voltage installation experience
• Solid hands-on experience with CAT5/CAT6 - pulling, terminating, and testing
• Experience working commercial jobs - offices, data centers, construction sites
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work on ladders and scissor lifts
• Reliable transportation to Manhattan job sites
• OSHA 30 and SST card - both required, no exceptions

Good to Have

• Experience with fiber, security, access control, or CCTV
• Familiarity with Fluke or similar cable certification tools

Why Work With TEKsystems

• Consistent work - when one project ends, we're already looking for your next one
• Commercial projects across Manhattan - real work on real job sites
• 6-month contracts with strong potential to keep going
• A recruiter who actually picks up the phone and keeps you in the loop

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of New York, NY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $30.00/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 York,NY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 10, 2026.
>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.