Low voltage and structured cabling work and crews

Low voltage covers data cabling, pathways, racks and terminations inside buildings, plus security, access control and AV wiring. Structured cabling jobs end with testing and labeling so the network can be handed over and maintained.

Also searched as: low voltage technician, structured cabling installer, cable tech, data cabling installer, network cabling crew.

Who hires for this

Electrical contractors, GCs on fit-outs, IT integrators and security companies post most low voltage work. Building owners and property managers post service and move work.

What they ask for

• State or local low voltage license where your state requires one
• Certification or training for the cabling system on the job
• Cable certifier for testing and reporting
• Lift or ladder work experience in occupied buildings
• Certificate of insurance
• Clean labeling and as-built documentation

How to land more of it

• Licensing for low voltage work varies a lot by state. List what you hold and where it is valid.
• Say which systems you are certified to install. Some owners want a manufacturer warranty and need a certified installer.
• Show photos of finished racks and ceiling runs. Neat work sells itself.
• Mention if you do after-hours work. Occupied offices and stores often need it.

Do I need a license for low voltage work?

It depends on the state and sometimes the town. Some states have a specific low voltage license, others fold it into an electrical license, and some require nothing for data cabling. Check your state's licensing board before you bid.

What testing do GCs expect on a cabling job?

Usually a certification test on every permanent link, saved and turned over with a labeled report. If the owner wants a manufacturer warranty, the testing and installer requirements come from that program.

Is low voltage only inside buildings?

Mostly, but it overlaps with outside plant at the building entrance and on campus runs between buildings. If you can handle both sides of that handoff, say so, because it saves the GC coordinating two crews.

How do I get cabling work from GCs?

List a free crew profile on the TrackOver board with your licenses, the systems you install and your testing gear. GCs and integrators posting cabling scopes can see what you are qualified for.