Entry Level Installation Technician Jobs
New grad installation technician jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship background or hands-on portfolio can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Technology & Software, Automotive, and Construction & Real Estate, with employers like ADT, Vivint, and TECH SYSTEMS hiring at this level now.
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Location: Greensboro, NC
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Travel: Approximately 85%, Monday through Friday
Position Overview
NextGen is hiring two Traveling Low-Voltage Installation Technicians near Greensboro, NC. This position supports telecommunications installation projects at prisons, jails, and other secure correctional facilities. Technicians will travel Monday through Friday and return home for weekends. The role is a contract-to-hire opportunity with the potential to convert to full-time employment.
Responsibilities
- Install Cat6 cabling, phone systems, racks, switches, wireless access points, conduit, wire mold, and related equipment
- Pull, route, terminate, label, and test structured cabling
- Complete equipment installations at new and existing customer locations
- Perform basic troubleshooting and break-fix work on telecom and network equipment
- Respond to and update service tickets
- Assist with site surveys and facility walkthroughs
- Review installation documents, build orders, and basic architectural drawings
- Document completed work, equipment issues, project changes, and installation status
- Communicate with supervisors, team members, customers, and facility personnel
- Follow company safety procedures and all correctional-facility security requirements
- Use ladders, scissor lifts, drills, drivers, and other installation tools safely
Required Qualifications
- 1–3 years of telecom installation, structured cabling, low-voltage, cable installation, or related field experience
- Experience installing or supporting Cat6 cabling and structured cabling systems
- Experience with phone systems, racks, switches, access points, or related network equipment
- Ability to troubleshoot basic telecom or network equipment issues
- Ability to use drills, drivers, ladders, scissor lifts, and installation tools
- Ability to read basic installation documents and architectural drawings
- Strong communication, documentation, and project coordination skills
- Valid driver’s license
- Reliable personal vehicle for use during the contract period
- Ability to travel approximately 85%, including overnight stays
- Must live within commuting distance of Greensboro, NC
- Must be comfortable working inside prisons, jails, and other secure correctional facilities
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working inside correctional, government, or other secure facilities
- Experience with fiber, coaxial cabling, access control, CCTV, or telecom field service
- Experience using ticketing systems
- Technical training in telecommunications, networking, or low-voltage installation
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift and carry up to 85 pounds
- Ability to stand, bend, climb, and work from ladders or lifts
- Ability to drive for extended periods
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in active installation environments
Travel and Reimbursement
- Monday through Friday travel with weekends at home
- Mileage reimbursement for use of a personal vehicle during the contract period
- Meal per diem
- Full hotel reimbursement for overnight travel
Equal Opportunity Employer
NextGen provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, performance, and business needs without regard to legally protected characteristics. Interested candidates should apply with an updated resume highlighting their low-voltage, structured cabling, telecom, or field installation experience.
Location: Greensboro, NC
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Travel: Approximately 85%, Monday through Friday
Position Overview
NextGen is hiring two Traveling Low-Voltage Installation Technicians near Greensboro, NC. This position supports telecommunications installation projects at prisons, jails, and other secure correctional facilities. Technicians will travel Monday through Friday and return home for weekends. The role is a contract-to-hire opportunity with the potential to convert to full-time employment.
Responsibilities
- Install Cat6 cabling, phone systems, racks, switches, wireless access points, conduit, wire mold, and related equipment
- Pull, route, terminate, label, and test structured cabling
- Complete equipment installations at new and existing customer locations
- Perform basic troubleshooting and break-fix work on telecom and network equipment
- Respond to and update service tickets
- Assist with site surveys and facility walkthroughs
- Review installation documents, build orders, and basic architectural drawings
- Document completed work, equipment issues, project changes, and installation status
- Communicate with supervisors, team members, customers, and facility personnel
- Follow company safety procedures and all correctional-facility security requirements
- Use ladders, scissor lifts, drills, drivers, and other installation tools safely
Required Qualifications
- 1–3 years of telecom installation, structured cabling, low-voltage, cable installation, or related field experience
- Experience installing or supporting Cat6 cabling and structured cabling systems
- Experience with phone systems, racks, switches, access points, or related network equipment
- Ability to troubleshoot basic telecom or network equipment issues
- Ability to use drills, drivers, ladders, scissor lifts, and installation tools
- Ability to read basic installation documents and architectural drawings
- Strong communication, documentation, and project coordination skills
- Valid driver’s license
- Reliable personal vehicle for use during the contract period
- Ability to travel approximately 85%, including overnight stays
- Must live within commuting distance of Greensboro, NC
- Must be comfortable working inside prisons, jails, and other secure correctional facilities
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working inside correctional, government, or other secure facilities
- Experience with fiber, coaxial cabling, access control, CCTV, or telecom field service
- Experience using ticketing systems
- Technical training in telecommunications, networking, or low-voltage installation
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift and carry up to 85 pounds
- Ability to stand, bend, climb, and work from ladders or lifts
- Ability to drive for extended periods
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in active installation environments
Travel and Reimbursement
- Monday through Friday travel with weekends at home
- Mileage reimbursement for use of a personal vehicle during the contract period
- Meal per diem
- Full hotel reimbursement for overnight travel
Equal Opportunity Employer
NextGen provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, performance, and business needs without regard to legally protected characteristics. Interested candidates should apply with an updated resume highlighting their low-voltage, structured cabling, telecom, or field installation experience.
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Entry Level Installation Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level installation technician job?
Start by highlighting any hands-on experience you have, whether from vocational training, an internship, a school project, or personal work. Employers at this level look for candidates who can follow technical instructions, work safely, and communicate on a job site. Certifications in low-voltage wiring, OSHA 10, or a relevant trade program give your application a concrete edge over candidates with only classroom backgrounds.
Which companies hire entry level installation technicians?
Companies hiring entry level installation technicians right now include ADT, Vivint, and TECH SYSTEMS, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. At this level, hiring comes from a broad mix of contractors, home services companies, telecom providers, and commercial equipment firms that build their teams by bringing in junior candidates and training them on proprietary systems.
Are there remote entry level installation technician jobs?
Yes, though most installation technician work is hands-on and on-site by nature. About 0% of entry level installation technician openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and these tend to be coordination, dispatch support, or technical documentation roles rather than field installation positions. Field-based roles remain the dominant path for candidates entering this trade.
Are these new grad installation technician jobs?
Yes, the openings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior installation technician roles. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or vocational training in place of full-time work history, or lists a portfolio or certification as an alternative to prior employment. Look for language like 'will train' or 'no experience required' as strong signals.
Which industries hire the most entry level installation technicians?
Entry Level installation technician roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Automotive, and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they rely on scalable field teams, frequently onboard junior candidates to meet project demand, and provide structured on-the-job training that helps new technicians build skills quickly.