Lead Cable Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Our client is a leading employee-owned engineering and telecommunications services provider with more than 50 years of industry experience. Their telecommunications division delivers full turnkey solutions for a variety of major clients and includes both wireline and wireless operations throughout the DMV region. The wireline team supports extensive ISP and structured cabling projects within healthcare environments.

They are seeking an experienced and professional Cable Technician to support healthcare facilities in the Washington, DC area. This individual will serve as the primary resource responsible for performing MAC (Moves, Adds, and Changes) work related to telecommunications infrastructure and devices.

The technician will work closely with a Project Manager and receive work tickets for a variety of tasks, including:

• Telecommunications closet build-outs
• Rack-and-stack installation of equipment
• Structured cabling installation
• Cable terminations and testing
• General network infrastructure support

Most projects involve Cat6 cabling, so candidates must have hands-on experience with cable installation, termination, and certification testing using Fluke equipment. Experience with fiber optic cabling and structured cabling manufacturer solutions is a plus.

Because this role is based in healthcare facilities, candidates must be highly professional, customer-facing, and comfortable interacting with clinical staff and other stakeholders. Experience working in healthcare environments is required, including familiarity with infection control procedures and standards.

Top Skills

1. 5+ years of structured cabling experience, including installation, termination, and testing of Cat6 cabling (fiber optic experience is a plus).
2. Healthcare telecommunications experience, including familiarity with healthcare facility standards and infection control requirements.
3. Strong professionalism and customer-facing skills, with experience leading small crews or directing helpers on project execution.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Team-oriented mindset
• Leadership experience
• Self-motivated and accountable
• Strong customer service skills
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Work Environment

This position is based primarily within healthcare facilities across multiple locations in Maryland and Washington, DC.

• Typical schedule: Monday through Friday
• Start time generally ranges from 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM, depending on project requirements
• 40+ hours per week
• Overtime opportunities available
• Travel between regional project sites may be required

Business Impact

The telecommunications team supports ongoing MAC and infrastructure projects across multiple healthcare facilities. Due to continued growth in project volume, additional technicians are needed to maintain high service levels, support critical IT infrastructure, and ensure projects are completed efficiently and on schedule.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hanover, MD.

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $34.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Hanover,MD.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 21, 2026.

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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.

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