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Lead Cable Technician

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Nashville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 5/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/15/2026
Experienced Cable Technician

Experience Level: Intermediate

Employment Type: Contract (with potential for long-term opportunity)

TEKsystems is actively hiring an Experienced Cable Technician to support a leading communications provider within hospital and medical facility environments. This role is well suited for a technician with a strong voice and data cabling background who is looking to expand into critical healthcare infrastructure, including Nurse Call and BDA (Bi-Directional Amplifier / Public Safety) systems.

Technicians will begin by leveraging existing structured cabling experience while receiving hands-on exposure and training in healthcare-specific systems that support patient safety, clinical communication, and first-responder connectivity.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Install, terminate, test, and label structured cabling (Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A) in active healthcare environments
  • Read and interpret blueprints, hospital drawings, and low-voltage schematics
  • Support structured cabling pathways, including J-hooks, cable tray, and conduit
  • Work in MDFs, IDFs, equipment rooms, and patient-care areas
  • Lead by example while maintaining healthcare-grade workmanship and cleanliness standards
  • Assist with infrastructure support for:
    • Nurse Call systems (patient-to-staff communication)
    • BDA/DAS systems (public safety and emergency responder coverage)
  • Coordinate with project managers and hospital stakeholders to ensure compliance and minimal disruption
  • Follow strict safety, cleanliness, and infection-control protocols on job sites

Required Skills

  • Structured cabling installation and termination
  • Cat5 / Cat6 cable installation
  • Blueprint and schematic reading
  • Voice and data cabling experience
  • Experience working on commercial projects

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Nashville, TN.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $28.00/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 Nashville,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 19, 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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Salary : $24 - $28

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