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Team Lead Structured Cabling

TEKsystems
$29.00 - $40.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Belleville
Mar 24, 2026
We're currently supporting a customer that is looking to bring on a Lead Tech to their team to eventually be a fulltime employee of their company. They need someone that has previous led teams in the past on structured cabling projects and can interface with customers onsite as well. This position will require extensive travel after converting to an employee so it does require someone that can travel when the time comes. Top Skills Advanced structured cabling experience (Cat5e/6/6a) Fiber splicing and termination (LC/SC, mechanical or fusion) Ability to terminate and dress large-scale racks (hundreds of cables) Ability to lead, plan and coordinate onsite work; run 3-4 techs Experience installing basket tray across buildings Comfortable running full-scope projects independently Description - Lead complex structured cabling projects (Network, Security, A/V, etc.) while working alongside project managers to maintain project timeline. - Oversee Tech 1 and Tech 2 personnel; assign tasks and ensure quality standards - Perform and certify terminations: RJ45, Keystone, F-Connectors, fiber (mechanical & fusion) - Read and interpret prints and documentation; manage updates and field conditions - Conduct advanced testing and certification using OTDR, cable certifier, network analyzer, etc. - Install and dress server racks, building cabling pathways (conduit, basket/ladder trays, etc.). - Perform quality assurance inspections and maintain documentation - Coordinate and communicate effectively with clients, engineers, and project managers - Use Microsoft Office Suite to document deliverables and/or updates and Visio to document rack layouts - Work in various site conditions including confined spaces and heights Skills structured cabling, fiber splicing, fiber installation, rack and stack, osha 30, panduit, leviton, corning, bicsi certified, aerial lift, cisco certified, aruba Additional Skills & Qualifications Rates depend on candidate skills and experience. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Belleville, IL. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $29.00 - $40.00/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) Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Belleville,IL. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 6, 2026. h4>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 We're 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. We're 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. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're 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.