Technician Helper

Job Description

Job Description

Technician Helper

Job Description

The Technician Helper supports the installation of low-voltage cabling systems across a variety of commercial and industrial job sites. This role focuses on pulling and running cable through ceilings, organizing materials, and assisting with installation and testing activities while working safely with hand tools and following detailed instructions and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Pull cable and run cable through ceiling tiles and other building structures in commercial and industrial environments.
• Assist with installing low-voltage cabling systems, including data cable, fire alarm, and other low-voltage infrastructure.
• Lift, move, and organize materials and equipment, including items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Use hand tools safely and effectively to support installation, termination, and basic testing of cabling.
• Support termination and testing of data cables and other low-voltage wiring as directed.
• Follow construction and installation plans, including reading and working from spreadsheets and project documentation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area at job sites and in staging areas.
• Work professionally on data center projects, paying close attention to detail and documentation requirements.
• Travel to and from job sites in the greater Nashville area, including locations such as Nashville, Smyrna, Murfreesboro, Franklin, Madison, and surrounding areas.
• Report to the office on the first day and then proceed directly to assigned job sites for subsequent shifts.
• Be available to work overtime when needed and remain open to commuting within approximately 50 miles of Nashville.
• Collaborate with project teams and leads to ensure installations meet quality and safety standards.
• Follow all safety guidelines, including working only on vacant sites and non-live wiring, as instructed.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of experience using hand tools in a construction, manufacturing, or general labor environment.
• At least 1 year of construction or wiring experience, such as cable pulling, machine operation, or related work.
• Experience working in or around manufacturing environments and construction job sites.
• Ability to lift and move materials up to 50 pounds safely and repeatedly.
• Comfort using common hand tools for installation, wiring, and basic construction tasks.
• Experience pulling wire and data cable in commercial or industrial settings.
• Familiarity with low-voltage installation tasks, including cable pulling, routing, and basic termination.
• Ability to read and work from spreadsheets and documentation with strong attention to detail.
• Professional demeanor appropriate for data center and commercial facility environments.
• Willingness and ability to work an off-shift schedule including afternoons, evenings, and weekends.
• Reliability and openness to commuting across the greater Nashville area and working overtime when required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working specifically with low-voltage cabling is a plus.
• Experience in fire alarm cabling, low-voltage installation, or data cable termination and testing is beneficial.
• Experience in commercial construction, industrial facilities, or existing commercial buildings such as hospitals, schools, banks, office buildings, and data centers is an advantage.
• Motivated, entry-level candidates who are eager to learn a trade are well-suited for many projects.
• Ability to grow into a lead role over time based on performance and qualifications.
• Comfort working in vacant job sites where systems are not live.
• Strong attention to detail when working on data center projects and following spreadsheet-based instructions.

Why Work Here?

Employees have the opportunity to build a long-term career in the low-voltage trade, with structured on-the-job training and clear paths for advancement. Once brought on as a permanent, full-time team member, they may be eligible for comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, and paid vacation and holidays. The organization invests in developing talent from entry level, with many project leaders having started in junior roles and grown into management. Qualified full-time employees can progress into lead positions and may be eligible for performance-based bonuses each quarter, reflecting a culture that rewards growth, commitment, and high-quality work.

Work Environment

Work takes place on vacant job sites where technicians do not work with live wire, creating a controlled and safety-focused environment. Job sites include commercial construction projects, industrial facilities, and existing commercial buildings such as hospitals, schools, data centers, banks, and office buildings. The off-shift schedule typically runs Tuesday through Thursday from 2:30 pm to 11:00 pm, Friday from 12:30 pm to 9:00 pm, and Saturday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. This shift is dedicated to data center work, where professionalism and careful attention to detail are essential. Employees must be open to commuting throughout the greater Nashville area, including locations such as Nashville, Smyrna, Murfreesboro, Franklin, and Madison, with travel expectations up to approximately 50 miles from Nashville. On the first day, workers report to the office, and on subsequent days they go directly to assigned job sites. The environment is hands-on, physically active, and centered around construction and installation activities using standard hand tools and materials.

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

The pay range for this position is $18.50 - $21.50/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Nashville,TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

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.

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.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.