Technician, Cable Installer and PC

Position Function/Purpose

This is a specialized technician, with demonstrated technical skills, and a high-level of work or educational experience regarding telecommunications systems, particularly the physical cabling.  Technician will be responsible for physical installation and troubleshooting of permanently-installed technology hardware such as flat-screen monitors, interactive white boards, and associated cabling.  Technician will be responsible for learning basic PC software installation and troubleshooting procedures.

Major Responsibilities

         Instructional Management

1.       Assist Director of Infrastructure and Data Operations with installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting network and telephone cabling.

2.       Assist the Director of Infrastructure and Data Operations with installation and maintenance of network, time clock, telephone and other hardware.

3.       Assist the Director of Infrastructure and Data Operations with installation and maintenance of other mounted or installed infrastructure or classroom technology hardware as needed.

4.       Assist with other Computer Services departmental responsibilities as needed.

         Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management

1.       Perform such other duties as may be assigned or as may be necessary by the Director of Infrastructure and Data Operations.

         Data Communications

1.       Assist with maintenance and installation of network communications infrastructure and equipment.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

1.       High School Diploma or GED

2.       Associate’s degree from an accredited college or technical college graduate preferred

3.       Network cabling certification or ability to become certified.        

Special Knowledge/ Skills:

1.       Knowledge of wiring techniques including the installation of conduit and fiber duct for cabling purposes.

2.       Knowledge of electrical code to provide for proper installation of network cabling in existing and new facilities.

3.       Knowledge or experience with electronic trouble-shooting procedures in regards to verifying integrity of wiring. Familiar with electronic test equipment i.e. network testers, VOM, tracers, etc.

4.       Must be capable of overseeing the work of 1 to 5 cable installers, design and planning of network installation and reporting on status of projects to Supervisor.

5.       Knowledge of building construction and structural components to ascertain appropriate installation in regard to maintaining integrity of facilities and building esthetics.

6.       Able to distinguish between various colors.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations will be made if necessary.  While performing the duties of this job.

         1.  Heavy lifting and carrying, 45 lbs. on a regular basis and 100 lbs. on a limited basis

         2.  Reaching above shoulders

         3.  Use of fingers, arms and legs

         4.  Repeated bending

         5.  Heights up to 50 ft.

         6.  Working in small confined spaces

         7.  Regular attendance required.

Equipment used

         1.  Standard hand tools

         2.  Power tools i.e. saws all, hammer drill, etc.

         3.  Conduit benders

         4.  Punch-down tools i.e. RJ-45 crimpers, etc.

         5.  MISD motor vehicles i.e. van, pickup, etc.

         6.  Power & manually operated personnel lift

         7.  Electronic test equipment, VOM, etc.

         8.  Ladders, platforms, scaffolds

         9.  Respirators and other safety equipment

Work Environment

The environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

         1.  Outside and inside

         2.  Excessive dampness or chilling, or heat

         3.  Noise, fumes, dust and dirt

         4.  Solvents and chemicals

         5.  Electrical energy

         6.  Working around machinery with moving parts

         7.  Working from ladders, tight confined spaces i.e. attics, crawl spaces and equipment

                tunnels

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities.  Additionally, the minimum level of education noted as a requirement could be supplemented by commensurate experience and/or certification(s) as determined by the hiring manager.