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The Telecomm Technician provides support for fiber optic and copper cabling, and for the wireless infrastructure of the medical center and its remote sites, in support of the University’s clinical, research, educational, and administrative activities. The individual in this position assists with IT related projects including the installation of network equipment, access points, and antennas.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
• Utilizes test equipment in the analysis and correction of technical problems for data communication lines and equipment.
• Provides analysis, relays results, and offers support to assure proper escalation during periods of substandard system performance or outages.
• Interacts with other departments to obtain technical specifications concerning job sites and requirements.
• Performs the installation, troubleshooting, configuration, and repair of network communications equipment, according to written and graphic specifications.
• Completes work order incidents.
• Installs, troubleshoots, and repairs telecommunication equipment and data and voice cabling, including voice over IP equipment, cabling for fiber-optic and cable TV, and UPS.
• Advises supervisor or senior personnel of network failures or degradation and assists in the modification or correction of the same.
• Assembles telecommunications racks and wire management.
• Assembles and deploys uninterrupted power supplies.
• Maintains documentation for wiring and devices.
• Conducts routine maintenance of network equipment supporting University’s network data systems.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent

Experience:

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience. Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Commitment to the University’s core values.
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.

DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM

Department Specific Functions

Ability to be on an “On-Call” rotation.

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