Skilled Trades · Not stated
Recruitment agency · AccurexStructural Cabling Technician, TECHINICAL TEAM
Employer not disclosed by agency

About this role
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Role overview
An undisclosed employer in Nairobi is hiring a Structural Cabling Technician. This role suits someone experienced in installing and maintaining copper and fibre-optic cabling systems, particularly in enterprise campuses, data centres, and CCTV setups. The job involves ensuring reliable connectivity through quality installations and timely maintenance.
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What you will do
- Install, terminate, repair, and maintain copper and fibre-optic cabling and associated passive infrastructure.
- Mount outlets, patch panels, and related components according to approved plans.
- Test and commission cabling links, record results, and fix defects before handover.
- Identify faults, restore service promptly, and escalate issues when necessary.
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and inspect cabling for damage or poor connections.
- Label cables and maintain accurate records including as-built documentation and test reports.
- Follow site safety procedures and coordinate work schedules with clients and technical teams.
Requirements
- Diploma in Information Technology, Telecommunications, Computer Networks, or a closely related discipline.
- Minimum of four years' hands-on experience in structured cabling installation, support, and maintenance.
- Certification or training from manufacturers in structured cabling installation.
- Relevant certification in cabling design and installation, or a proposed certification plan if allowed by assignment.
- Experience working on projects supporting at least 25 buildings with structured cabling.
- Direct involvement in data-centre, enterprise campus, or CCTV projects with at least 10,000 network data points or connections.
- Ability to provide a signed CV, copies of academic and professional certificates, project references, and verifiable evidence detailing project scope, dates, and role.
- Competence in installing, terminating, and repairing copper and fibre-optic cabling.
- Skill in cable testing, fault tracing, commissioning, and verification.
- Knowledge of ANSI/TIA and relevant ISO cabling standards.
- Experience in cable labelling, as-built documentation, and technical reporting.
- Ability to read cabling layouts, floor plans, and technical drawings.
- Proficiency with cable testers and certification equipment.
- Practical skill in installing cable containment systems such as conduits, trunking, and cable trays.
- Ability to organise cables within racks and cabinets while maintaining bend radius and cable separation.
- Good to have: fibre-optic fusion splicing and connector inspection skills.
- Good to have: advanced fault diagnosis using Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer (OTDR).
- Good to have: ability to prepare bills of quantities and estimate cabling materials.
Benefits
The salary range is KES 65,000 to 70,000 per month. No other benefits are stated.
How to apply
Submit an updated and signed CV, copies of academic certificates and relevant professional or manufacturer certifications, evidence of structured cabling experience with project references including project scope and your role, and contact details for referees. Attach verifiable documents such as completion certificates or reference letters where available. Apply through the employer's official contact before Saturday, 12 December 2026.
Salary disclosed: KES 65,000 - 70,000