NetworkingTelecommunications Technician

Position: Networking/Telecommunications Technician

Department: Networking and Communications Systems

Reports to: Director of Infrastructure and Communication Services

Appointment: Full-Time; 40 hours per week

Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Rate: $24.04 - $26.44 per hour

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support voice and data communications networks; perform first-tier installation testing and maintenance on telephone system and voice mail system.
• Maintain and test copper and fiber optic cables termination panels and outlets.
• Program telephone lines; troubleshoot and repair service problems or escalate them to engineers.
• Experience with a ticketing system.
• Support network engineers by providing troubleshooting; assist with installing network and power equipment in communications closets; assist with installing Wireless Access Points.
• Ability to maintain communications closet to industry standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Two years of experience in a technical position
• One year closely-related work experience mandatory
• Experience with telecommunications and networking equipment
• Cable installation and repair experience mandatory
• Experience operating cable fiber networking and wireless testing equipment
• Experience and familiarity withan enterprise PBX
• Familiarity with construction industry standards and practices
• Basic working knowledge ofnetwork switches
• Ability and willingness to learn additional skills as needed
• Good verbal written and interpersonal communications skills
• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Four year technical degree preferred

MENTAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Selected candidate must have the mental and physical capabilities to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation; working with tools telephones computers etc.; independently handle minimum 50 pounds; work environment is indoor office outdoor areas including construction sites wiring closets and building crawl spaces/work areas.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Please complete the online application process and upload a resume cover letter complete contact information for three professional references and any certificates and/or licenses. Please submit all materials at the time of initial application.

Applications will begin being reviewed immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Employment at Bradley University is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a criminal background check.

Bradley University offers a competitive benefits package including health dental vision life and disability coverages FSA HSA and retirement plan options. Bradley also offers significant higher education cost savings for employees and dependents through the Tuition Remission program. More information regarding our benefits is available here: University is a top-ranked private university in Peoria Illinois offering nearly 6000 undergraduate and graduate students opportunities choices and resources to build their futures. Innovation action and collaboration drive Bradley students to generate ideas and create solutions that remake the world around them. Our comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate academic programs includes business communications education engineering fine arts health sciences liberal arts and sciences and technology.

Bradley University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The administration faculty and staff are committed to attracting qualified candidates from underrepresented groups.