Job Title: Technician I
Job Description
The Technician I role offers an opportunity to develop and apply foundational skills in structured cabling as a contributing member of a technical team. In this position, you install, route, terminate, and test low-voltage cabling and devices while learning to read prints, complete documentation, and follow industry standards and safety practices. This is an excellent entry-level role for someone with up to one year of experience in electrical or structured cabling who is eager to build a long-term career in the field.
Responsibilities
Install work area outlets for floor monuments, modular furniture (such as surface mount boxes), and wall locations using appropriate hardware and methods.
Drop cable down walls using fish tape or other approved methods and route cable through modular furniture pathways.
Perform pre-termination procedures by organizing, forming, and dressing cables; determining proper length and slack; and labeling cables accurately.
Suspend and support cable correctly using cable trays, J-hooks, D-rings, bridal rings, and trapeze supports in accordance with standards and best practices.
Build telecommunications and network closets by mounting and installing backboards, cross-connects, racks, patch panels, fiber optic components, and related hardware.
Install grounding for racks, equipment, and cabling as required to meet safety and performance standards.
Perform fire-stopping procedures on fire-rated walls, including installing sleeves, pulling cable through sleeves, and properly sealing core penetrations.
Terminate low-voltage devices and connections, including copper (Cat 5, Cat 6) and fiber optic terminations, following established termination and testing procedures.
Follow construction and cabling prints, drawings, and documentation to ensure accurate installation and routing of all cabling and equipment.
Perform termination testing on copper and fiber optic cabling to verify performance and compliance with specifications.
Complete all required paperwork accurately and on time, including timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, tool transfers, and other project documentation.
Follow safety guidelines and practices on job sites, including those covered by OSHA 10 training.
Collaborate with other technicians and team members to meet project schedules and quality standards while maintaining a willingness to learn new skills.
Essential Skills
Up to one (0-1) year of experience in electrical or structured cabling work.
Basic knowledge of the construction industry and construction site practices.
Mechanical aptitude and a strong willingness to learn new technical skills.
Ability to install and route structured cabling, including pulling cable through walls and modular furniture.
Ability to perform cable pre-termination tasks such as organizing, dressing, labeling, and managing slack.
Ability to correctly support cabling using cable trays, J-hooks, D-rings, bridal rings, and trapeze supports.
Ability to build and equip telecommunications closets, including mounting backboards, racks, patch panels, and related hardware.
Ability to terminate low-voltage devices and cabling, including Cat 5 and Cat 6.
Basic experience or aptitude with fiber optic cabling, including pulling and termination support.
Understanding of or exposure to termination testing for copper and fiber optic cabling.
Ability to follow prints and installation drawings with attention to detail.
Strong organizational skills to complete paperwork such as timesheets, work orders, and material transfers accurately and on schedule.
Commitment to following safety procedures and regulations, including OSHA 10 principles if certified.
Reliable work habits and the ability to work effectively as part of a technical team.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
OSHA 10 certification or willingness to obtain OSHA 10 training.
Prior hands-on experience with Cat 5, Cat 6, and fiber optic cabling in a construction or technical environment.
Experience performing fire-stopping procedures and working with sleeves and core penetrations.
Previous exposure to structured cabling standards and best practices.
Basic familiarity with network closets, racks, patch panels, and grounding systems.
Any vocational training or coursework related to electrical, low-voltage, or construction trades is a plus.
Why Work Here?
You join a company that invests in your long-term growth through a clear career path from Technician I to Technician II, Lead, and Team Lead, supported by ongoing professional development. You benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package that typically includes health and wellness coverage, financial and retirement programs, and support for family and parenting needs. You also enjoy vacation and paid time off, along with various perks, discounts, and professional support resources that promote work-life balance and long-term career stability.
Work Environment
You work primarily on active construction and technical project sites, starting on a project in Ashburn, VA and transitioning to a project in Manassas, VA after approximately four weeks. The environment involves installing and supporting structured cabling infrastructure, including copper (Cat 5, Cat 6) and fiber optic systems, within buildings and telecommunications spaces. You regularly handle tools, ladders, and cabling support hardware, and you follow site safety practices and OSHA 10 guidelines where applicable. The role requires working in and around telecommunications closets, ceiling spaces, walls, and modular furniture systems in a field-based setting.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sterling, VA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/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 Sterling,VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 29, 2026.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
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.
