NetworkingTelecommunications Technician

Job Posting Title: Networking/Telecommunications Technician

Job Description

Position: Networking/Telecommunications Technician

Department: Networking and Communications Systems

Reports to: Director of Infrastructure and Communication Services

Appointment: Full-Time; 40 hours per week

Pay Rate: $24.04 - $26.44 per hour

CHARACTERISTIC 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 and complete contact information for 3 professional references. Please submit all materials at the time of initial application.

Employment at Bradley University is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a criminal background check.

Applications will begin being reviewed immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Bradley University is a top-ranked prestigious private university in Peoria Illinois offering 5400 undergraduate and graduate students the opportunities choices and resources of a larger university and the personal attention and exceptional learning experience of a smaller university. Bradley offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate academic programs in business communications education engineering fine arts health sciences liberal arts and sciences and technology. The University is located on an 85-acre campus in Peoria the largest metropolitan area in Central Illinois.

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