What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Cabling Technician position at Zones LLC.?
Company Overview:
When it comes to IT solution providers, there are a lot of choices. But when it comes to providers with innovative and differentiating end-to-end service offerings, there’s really only one: Zones – First Choice for IT.TM
Zones is a Global Solution Provider of end-to-end IT solutions with an unmatched supply chain. Positioned to be the IT partner you need, Zones, a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) in business for over 35 years, specializes in Digital Workplace, Cloud & Data Center, Networking, Security, and Managed/Professional/Staffing services. Operating in more than 120 countries, leveraging a robust portfolio, and utilizing the highest certification levels from key partners, including Microsoft, Apple, Cisco, Lenovo, Adobe, and more, Zones has mastered the science of building digital infrastructures that change the way business does business ensuring whatever they need, they can Consider IT Done. Follow Zones, LLC on Twitter @Zones, and LinkedIn and Facebook.
Position Overview:
Term: 5 months
Location: Chicago, IL
Pay: $25.00
Hours: 9:00 – 5:00
The Junior Cabling Technician supports the installation, testing, and maintenance of structured cabling systems for voice, data, and video networks. This entry-level position works under the guidance of senior technicians and project supervisors, assisting with daily field work while learning industry standards and best practices.
What you will do as the Junior Cabling Technician:
The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position, and the duties and responsibilities may change without notice.
- Assist with the installation of copper and fiber optic cabling (Cat5e, Cat6, coax, fiber)
- Pull, route, and secure cables through walls, ceilings, conduits, and floor systems
- Terminate cables at patch panels, jacks, racks, and network equipment
- Label cables and maintain accurate as-built documentation
- Perform basic cable testing and troubleshooting using test equipment
- Assist with equipment mounting (racks, cable trays, ladder racks)
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with safety standards
- Follow blueprints, schematics, and verbal instructions
- Travel to job sites and assist with site preparation and cleanup
- Support senior technicians with maintenance and troubleshooting tasks
What you will bring to the team:
- High school diploma or GED
- Basic understanding of structured cabling concepts (or willingness to learn)
- Ability to use basic hand and power tools
- Ability to work on ladders, lifts, and in confined spaces
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Reliable transportation and punctuality
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Preferred Qualifications
- Entry-level cabling or low-voltage experience
- Knowledge of industry standards (TIA/EIA, BICSI)
- Basic experience with cable testing equipment
- OSHA 10 or similar safety training
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Zones offers a comprehensive Benefits package
While we’re committed to providing top-tier solutions, we’re just as committed to supporting our own team. As a valued team member, you will be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical coverage, as well as state-mandated sick leave, along with other benefits designed to support your well-being and work-life balance. And as a Minority Business Enterprise, a Corporate Plus member of the Northwest Minority Supplier Development Council, and an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, our community is just as diverse.
At Zones, work is more than a job –with exciting careers with a global team who are client centric, have a passion for tech, who embrace change and lifelong learning in a collaborative culture. If you’re interested in working on the cutting edge of IT innovation, sales, engineering, operations, administration, and more, Zones is the place for you!
While we’re committed to providing top-tier solutions, we’re just as committed to supporting our own team. As a valued team member, you will be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical coverage, as well as state-mandated sick leave, along with other benefits designed to support your well-being and work-life balance. And as a Minority Business Enterprise, a Corporate Plus member of the Northwest Minority Supplier Development Council, and an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, our community is just as diverse.
At Zones, work is more than a job –with exciting careers with a global team who are client centric, have a passion for tech, who embrace change and lifelong learning in a collaborative culture. If you’re interested in working on the cutting edge of IT innovation, sales, engineering, operations, administration, and more, Zones is the place for you!
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.
Zones participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a system that compares information from a team member’s Form I-9 to federal records to confirm their eligibility to work in the United States.
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