Level 1 Cable Technician (Data Center Construction)
Job Description
Job DescriptionLevel 1 Cable Technician (Data Center Construction)
Location: Spartanburg, SC
Pay: $22-$25/hour
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM (10-hour shifts)
Build Your Career in the Growing Data Center Industry
Build It Right (BIR) is seeking motivated Level 1 Cable Technicians to join a large-scale data center construction project in Spartanburg, South Carolina. This is an excellent opportunity for entry-level technicians, trade school graduates, or individuals with commercial cabling experience who are looking to build a long-term career in the fast-growing data center industry.
The initial project is expected to last 2-3 months, with opportunities to travel to additional data center sites in locations such as Virginia and Georgia. Build It Right provides lodging, daily per diem, and travel assistance based on project duration.
Compensation
- $22/hour - No experience required
- $23/hour - No experience with Low Voltage Trade School background
- $25/hour - 1+ year of commercial cabling experience
- $35/day per diem when traveling
- Lodging provided by Build It Right
- Flights provided for shorter assignments
- Mileage/travel support for long-term project assignments
- Contract-to-Hire opportunity with long-term career growth
Responsibilities
- Install low-voltage cable infrastructure in commercial and data center environments
- Pull, route, and support cable using industry-standard methods and hardware
- Install work area outlets, surface-mount boxes, and wall outlets
- Drop cable through walls using fish tape and other approved methods
- Organize, dress, label, and prepare cable prior to termination
- Install cable support systems including:
- J-hooks
- Cable trays
- D-rings
- Bridal rings
- Trapeze supports
- Cable racks
- Build telecommunications closets including:
- Racks
- Patch panels
- Backboards
- Cross-connects
- Fiber hardware
- Install grounding systems for racks, cabling, and equipment
- Perform fire-stopping procedures and install sleeves through fire-rated walls
- Terminate low-voltage devices and cabling
- Test newly installed cables and troubleshoot connectivity issues
- Maintain and repair existing cable infrastructure
- Remove redundant or unused cabling
- Install network-related equipment such as routers and other technology devices
- Complete project documentation, timesheets, work orders, and material tracking accurately
- Follow all company, customer, and industry safety standards
- Travel to support additional data center projects as needed
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 3 months of commercial cable installation experience OR completion of a Low Voltage Trade School program
- Basic understanding of cable installation and cable routing
- Experience or familiarity with punchdown terminations
- Ability to work 10-hour shifts in a construction environment
- Reliable transportation to the job site
- Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
- Ability to work effectively on a team
- Interest in developing a long-term career in the data center industry
Preferred Qualifications
- Commercial structured cabling experience
- Low-voltage, electrical, or telecommunications trade school training
- Experience with:
- Cat5e/Cat6 cabling
- Fiber optic infrastructure
- Patch panels
- Telecommunications closets
- Cable testing
- Familiarity with construction site safety requirements
Work Environment
- Active data center construction site
- Fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Physically demanding work requiring standing, walking, lifting, and climbing
- Daily interaction with structured cabling systems, racks, cable pathways, and networking infrastructure
- Significant opportunities for travel and advancement within the company
Why Build It Right?
Build It Right has been serving the industry for over 20 years and offers strong opportunities for growth and advancement. Many leaders within the organization started as field technicians and advanced into management roles through hard work and dedication. If you're reliable, willing to learn, and interested in building a career in the data center industry, this is an outstanding opportunity.
Interview Process
- 15-20 minute Microsoft Teams interview
- Interview with the hiring team
- Quick hiring process for qualified candidates
Apply Today
We're looking for reliable, hardworking individuals who want to grow their careers in structured cabling and data center construction. If you have commercial cabling experience or a trade school background and are eager to learn, we want to hear from you.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Spartanburg, SC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Spartanburg, SC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Spartanburg,SC.
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
Were 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. Were 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. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were 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.
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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.