Job Title:  Telecom / Cabling Technician - 255210
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Duration:  6-12 Months 
Start Date: ASAP up to 2 weeks notice (target is to start in July 2026)
Compensation Starts at: $28 /hour W2 
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, Paid Sick Time, 401K 

ABOUT OUR CLIENT / ABOUT THE ROLE
Medix is currently seeking a Telecom / Cabling Technician for a 1+year contract opportunity with our healthcare client in the Milwaukee area.  

Our client is a large health system, going through a company-wide VoIP refresh.   This Technician will be assisting by unboxing, setting up and validating the new IP Phones.  There will also be cabling and telecom panel patch  management (66 and 110 blocks, punch-down tools).

Please note that this role is onsite Monday - Friday, based out of Milwaukee

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Unboxing, putting together, and readying the new VoIP phones for deployment
• Upgrading the software and firmware on the phones 
• Placing phones at their required destinations throughout the hospital 
• Managing the 66 and 110 blocks, using punch-down tools on a regular basis
• Assisting in replacing legacy Ethernet cabling with new Cat6 line
• Testing /validating connections
• Running / managing clean and efficient cabling in the closets and data centers

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 2 years professional experience in Ethernet Cabling
• Must have experience with traditional punch-down telecom terminals (66 block / 110 block)
• Should have familiarity with punch-down tools 
• An independent worker 
• Ability to lift up to 25+ lbs 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please note, this role will require the physical requirements of being able to lift up to 25lbs, and navigate cabling 

^*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

^*This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.