Jr Fiber Technician
Jr Fiber Technician
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Job Description
Position Title:
Jr. Fiber TechnicianJob Group:
Professional & ScientificRequired Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experiencePreferred Qualifications:
Desire to learn how to install terminate and test fiber optic cable.Familiarity of Iowa State campus.
Familiarity with networking technologies. (switches routers fiber copper patch panels)
Proven ability to provide excellent customer service to endusers with varying levels of experience and knowledge.
Willingness and enthusiasm to research issues and to collaborate across functional teams and with vendors to see problems through to resolution.
Job Description:
Summary
The Jr. Fiber Technician position is a physical and technical role responsible for installation upkeep and operation of the ISU fiber optic and raceway systems. This position is responsible for installing testing/troubleshooting and removing Fiber optic structured cabling systems and physical network equipment and other related network responsibilities. Other duties include but are not limited to documentation of inventory updating records systems updating project documents (cut sheets scheduled tasks connection diagrams etc. and updating incident service and change management tickets. The ability to work a flexible offhours schedule for planned and unplanned maintenance is required.
A Jr. Fiber Technician is detail oriented selfmotivated possesses excellent communication skills and can troubleshoot while learning new skills tools and technologies. They also possess strong time management organizational communication and decisionmaking skills with the ability to identify analyze and solve complex problems. A Jr. Fiber Technician is a entrylevel position demonstrating proficiency and knowledge of structured cabling systems working under senior level supervision and following mostly established business processes
Example of Duties
Provides support for routine network infrastructure components including network switches and routers cabling pathways and other physical network equipment.
Tests troubleshoots and configures existing network systems.
Performs network maintenance to ensure network operates correctly with minimal interruption.
Responds to malfunctioning network services and resolves standard service requests.
Level Guidelines
Careerlevel position demonstrating proficiency and knowledge of related competencies
Works under direct to general supervision and may receive guidance on more complex assignments
Follows established procedures for work assignments and completes assignments which are semiroutine and may be atypical in nature
Applies thorough knowledge to respond to inquiries and requests
Able to resolve most problems and issues and respond to requests without escalation
Provides guidance to students
May provide supervision to one to two other staff or lead a small work team
Appointment Type:
RegularNumber of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timePay Grade:
PS807Application Instructions:
To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1 Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2 Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process please email or callor Toll Free:.
Why Choose ISU
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and worklife benefits including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
Life insurance and longterm disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program
Original Posting Date:
April 4 2025Posting Close Date:
April 17 2025Job Requisition Number:
R16733Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
