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Telecommunications Specialist

Mesquite ISD
Mesquite, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 1/11/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/11/2025

Position Type :

Auxiliary - Technical / Info Services / Technical Services

Date Posted : 1 / 8 / 2025

Location : Technical Services

Information Technology Compensation Plan (226 Days)

Salary Range : $31.81 - $38.79 per / Hour

Shift Type : Full-Time

Wage / Hour Status : Non-Exempt

Reports To : Manager - Technical Services

EMPLOYMENT BEGINS : As soon as possible

PRIMARY PURPOSE :

  • Responsible for all aspects of the District's telecommunications systems and services. Make certain systems are operating properly by managing system software, managing updates, making repairs and performing preventative maintenance task.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Education / Certification :

  • High School Diploma
  • Convergence Technologies Professional (CTP), preferred
  • Valid Texas driver's license
  • Special Knowledge / Skills :

  • Knowledge in basic networking principals as applied to telecommunications
  • Knowledge in Enhanced 911 system and processes
  • Competent in troubleshooting enterprise level telecommunication systems
  • Must be highly organized, detailed oriented
  • Possess effective communication skills
  • Able to proficiently use Microsoft Office software suite
  • Experience :

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in enterprise level telecommunications systems
  • Minimum 5 years of experience with VOIP systems
  • MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES :

    Manage and maintain the District's telecommunications system servers, software and hardware

  • Keeping all software, firmware and patches up-to-date so as to maximize system uptime and to keep the telecommunications system secure
  • Manage system backup's for all telecommunication systems
  • Perform all programming changes (moves, adds & deletes) on the telecommunication system
  • Perform all programming changes on the District's voicemail system
  • Work with department manager and department director to evaluate and select service providers. Assist with evaluating and selecting service types that best meet the District's telecommunication needs
  • Perform all steps required to maintain up to date knowledge and proficiency on the District's telecommunications systems. Includes research, self-study, webinars, classes and other training
  • Service equipment according to established preventive maintenance schedule
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • None
  • WORKING CONDITIONS : Mental Demands :

  • Ability to work in high-pressure environment while maintaining high degree of professionalism
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed
  • Able to solve complex problems with tight deadlines
  • Communicating well in both oral and written form, complying with time lines,
  • Physical demands / environmental factors :

  • Reaching with hands and arms and frequently repeating the same hand, arm or finger motion.
  • Prolonged sitting and walking; twisting, reaching, pushing / pulling; overhead reaching
  • Occasional lifting and / or moving of up to 50 lbs.
  • Seeing close work such as typed or handwritten material
  • Work on-call and after hours
  • The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.

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