Low-Voltage Structured Cabling Technician

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