It Technical Specialist: Office Innovative Technologies - Utk

University of Tennessee Career Site

Knoxville, TN, United States
Anticipyted hiring range: $37,147.80 - $50,000; be...
Onsite
Category cabling (cat 5 and cat 6)
Fiber optic cabling
Outside plant cabling
Installs, tests and troubleshoots new and existing data and telephone circuits including category cabling, fiber optic cabling, and outside plant cabling for various network equipment

Job Summary

  • Installs, tests and troubleshoots new and existing data and telephone circuits including category cabling, fiber optic cabling, and outside plant cabling for various network equipment.
  • Evaluates, diagnoses, troubleshoots, and repairs wireless access points, cameras, and other network-related equipment, while monitoring the work of outside telecommunication contractors.
  • The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is committed to work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, offering career development, coaching, and extensive training possibilities.

Matching Summary

Installs, tests and troubleshoots new and existing data and telephone circuits including category cabling, fiber optic cabling, and outside plant cabling for various network equipment.

Salary

Anticipated hiring range: $37,147.80 - $50,000; Benefits: See UT Benefits here; Bonus/Equity: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Category cabling (cat 5 and cat 6)
  • Fiber optic cabling
  • Outside plant cabling
  • Troubleshoot network, fiber optic, telephone
  • Repair wireless access points, cameras
  • Work with outside contractors

Nice-to-have

  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Ability to work independently and with a team
  • Knowledge of BICSI, NEC, TIA/ANSI, IEEE standards

Key Requirements

  • 2 years of structured cabling experience
  • Ability to climb ladders and be at heights up to 50’
  • Ability to lift up to 50lbs
  • Ability to stand, kneel, crawl, and walk for extended periods
  • Ability to work in all weather conditions
  • Ability to use hand tools including power tools and specialty tools
  • Ability to differentiate between colors
  • Ability to organize and fill out documentation
  • Ability to work overtime as needed
  • Ability to work a rotating 24-7 on-call schedule
  • Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
  • Ability to read blueprints and shop drawings
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States

Work Rights

Must be legally authorized to work in the US

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