It Shop Manager (hardware & Lab Operations)

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, TX, US
$75,000 + ; not specified; not specified py
On-site
It hardware installation and cabling
Network cabling pulls and terminations
Printer and copier support
Manages the department’s IT hardware operations function and is a hands-on technical contributor for IT shop services across various instructional and research environments

Job Summary

  • Manages the department’s IT hardware operations function and is a hands-on technical contributor for IT shop services across various instructional and research environments.
  • Performs and oversees day-to-day physical IT work in technical spaces, including hardware receiving and staging, rack installation, network cabling, and power distribution.
  • Supports the department’s printing environment, manages the physical lifecycle of department equipment, and supervises student workers and mentors staff on shop standards, safety practices, labeling, and documentation.

Matching Summary

Manages the department’s IT hardware operations function and is a hands-on technical contributor for IT shop services across various instructional and research environments.

Salary

$75,000+; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • IT hardware installation and cabling
  • Network cabling pulls and terminations
  • Printer and copier support
  • IT shop tools and supplies management
  • Physical space readiness and setup
  • Equipment lifecycle logistics
  • Supervising student workers

Nice-to-have

  • Strong judgment and adaptability
  • Comfort with emerging technologies
  • Customer service skills
  • Proficiency with tracking tools

Key Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in IT logistics, datacenter/lab support, low-voltage/network cabling, print services support, AV operations, or similar hands-on operational support environments.
  • Demonstrated experience handling IT hardware safely.
  • Demonstrated experience performing network cable pulls and terminations.
  • Experience providing first-line support for printers/copiers.
  • Experience supervising, training, or directing student workers or junior staff.
  • Ability to follow defined standards for labeling, documentation, and physical configuration work.
  • Comfort with physical work, including moving equipment and lifting up to 100 lbs.
  • Valid Texas Class C driver’s license

Work Rights

Not specified

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