Ascension Property Services, based in Palo Alto, CA, seeks an LV Structured Cabling Technician to install, terminate, and test low-voltage network cabling in commercial environments. You will pull cable, build and label patch panels, install racks and pathways, and ensure adherence to TIA/EIA standards and safety codes. The role includes troubleshooting connectivity issues, reading blueprints, updating documentation, and collaborating with IT and project teams. APS offers a collaborative, growth-oriented culture with opportunities to work with modern network infrastructure and contribute to reliable, scalable systems for enterprise clients.
Responsibilities
- Install, route, and secure low-voltage cabling in commercial environments
- Terminate and test copper and fiber cabling to TIA/EIA standards
- Build, label, and maintain racks, patch panels, and cable management systems
- Read and interpret blueprints, floor plans, and network diagrams
- Troubleshoot and resolve cabling and connectivity issues
- Document cable runs, test results, and as-built configurations
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and building codes
- Collaborate with IT, facilities, and project teams on installations and upgrades
- Maintain tools, test equipment, and inventory for cabling projects
- Support cutovers, moves, adds, and changes with minimal downtime
Required Skills
- Low-voltage cabling installation
- Copper cable termination (Cat5e/6/6
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- Fiber optic termination and handling
- Cable testing and certification tools (e.g., Fluke)
- Rack and patch panel installation
- Reading blueprints and floor plans
- TIA/EIA cabling standards
- Network basics (LAN, VLAN, switches)
- Cable labeling and documentation
- Electrical and job-site safety practices