What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Data Cabling Lead Technician position at Hoekstra Electrical Services?
The Commercial Data Cabling Technician plays a key role in ensuring business networks and communications systems are functioning properly. We're looking for a skilled professional capable of installing network data and fiber optic cabling, video surveillance and access control systems. Success in this role requires both the independence to manage tasks solo and the collaboration skills to work effectively within a team.
Why Hoekstra Electric?
When you join HES, you’re part of a community built on honesty, respect, and pride in our work. Founded over 20 years ago on Biblical values, we put God and family first, and we’re grateful for the blessings that allow us to care for our employees and their families.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 3 year(s) experience with Cat5/6/7 & Fiber, surveillance and access control systems
- Ability to read a blueprint with data symbols
- Training and leading others
- Strong problem-solving abilities and a collaborative mindset focused on achieving shared objectives
- Capable of receiving direction, providing constructive feedback
- Skilled in hands-on tasks such as mounting equipment and terminating cables
- Demonstrated ability to perform effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines with composure
Key Responsibilities:
- Installing, maintaining, and repairing cable infrastructure.
- Performing maintenance on existing cabling systems.
- Testing newly installed or relocated cables according to company specifications.
- Identifying and removing redundant cabling.
- Installing of network equipment, surveillance systems, access control systems, etc.
- Troubleshooting issues with cable network.
- Installing of cable support structures such as j-hooks, cable racks, and innerduct.
- Ensuring all cables are neatly tied and bundled according to safety regulations.
- Applies established procedures in testing every newly installed or relocated cable
- Knowledge of labeling, pulling, and dressing category 3, category 5e, category 6 and fiber optic, and previous wiring or data experience.
Travel: working on job sites in the West Michigan area, overnights are rare!
Preferred Education/ Experience/ Training in the following General safety, CPR, Ariel Lift, Fall Protection, Scaffolding usage. BICSI, (Journeyman’s license a plus)
Benefits That Matter:
• Health & Dental Insurance – Starting Day One
• 401(k) with 4% Match
• Paid Time Off
• Quarterly Profit Sharing
• Work-Life Balance – We respect your time and personal commitment
Our Culture:
We’re a team of caring professionals who take pride in our work and support one another. Our reputation in the industry is built on how we treat both employees and customers — with respect, honesty, and excellence.
Ready to take the next step in your career? Learn more about our mission, values, and team at hoekstraelectric.com.
We offer generous benefits, competitive compensation, paid time off, training and development, the opportunity for growth, a safe work environment, and the chance to work with a winning team in a great company culture. Candidates are required to pass a pre-employment drug screen. Hoekstra Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or other protected classes.