Technology, Cable Inst PC Tech

POSITION: Cable Installer and PC Tech

Exempt Status Non-Exempt

No. of Days According to district approved calendar

Department Technology

Reports To Technology Project Manager

Supervises None

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree from an accredited college or technical college graduate preferred
Network cabling certification or ability to become certified.

Experience

Two years of successful experience with network or telephone (low-voltage) cabling and

installation.
Experience programming troubleshooting or administering an organizations telephone
system preferred.
PC troubleshooting experience preferred.

POSITION FUNCTION/PURPOSE
This is a specialized technician with demonstrated technical skills and a high-level of work or educational experience
regarding telecommunications systems particularly the physical cabling. Technician will be responsible for physical
installation and troubleshooting of permanently-installed technology hardware such as flat-screen monitors interactive
white boards and associated cabling. Technician will be responsible for learning basic PC software installation and
troubleshooting procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Instructional Management
1. Assist Director of Infrastructure and Data Operations with installing maintaining and troubleshooting
network and telephone cabling.
2. Assist the Director of Infrastructure and Data Operations with installation and maintenance of network time
clock telephone and other hardware.
3. Assist the Director of Infrastructure and Data Operations with installation and maintenance of other mounted
or installed infrastructure or classroom technology hardware as needed.
4. Assist with other Computer Services departmental responsibilities as needed.

Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management
1. Perform such other duties as may be assigned or as may be necessary by the Director of Infrastructure and
Data Operations.

Data Communications
1. Assist with maintenance and installation of network communications infrastructure and equipment.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
1. Knowledge of wiring techniques including the installation of conduit and fiber duct for cabling purposes.
2. Knowledge of electrical code to provide for proper installation of network cabling in existing and new
facilities.
3. Knowledge or experience with electronic trouble-shooting procedures in regards to verifying integrity of
wiring. Familiar with electronic test equipment i.e. network testers VOM tracers etc.
4. Must be capable of overseeing the work of 1 to 5 cable installers design and planning of network installation
and reporting on status of projects to Supervisor.
5. Knowledge of building construction and structural components to ascertain appropriate installation in regard
to maintaining integrity of facilities and building esthetics.
6. Able to distinguish between various colors.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made if necessary. While performing
the duties of this job.
1. Heavy lifting and carrying 45 lbs. on a regular basis and 100 lbs. on a limited basis
2. Reaching above shoulders
3. Use of fingers arms and legs
4. Repeated bending
5. Heights up to 50 ft.
6. Working in small confined spaces
7. Regular attendance required.

EQUIPMENT USED
1. Standard hand tools
2. Power tools i.e. saws all hammer drill etc.
3. Conduit benders
4. Punch-down tools i.e. RJ-45 crimpers etc.
5. MISD motor vehicles i.e. van pickup etc.
6. Power & manually operated personnel lift
7. Electronic test equipment VOM etc.
8. Ladders platforms scaffolds
9. Respirators and other safety equipment

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing
the essential functions of this job.
1. Outside and inside
2. Excessive dampness or chilling or heat
3. Noise fumes dust and dirt
4. Solvents and chemicals
5. Electrical energy
6. Working around machinery with moving parts
7. Working from ladders tight confined spaces i.e. attics crawl spaces and equipment tunnels

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned
to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities.
Additionally the minimum level of education noted as a requirement could be supplemented by commensurate
experience and/or certification(s) as determined by the hiring manager.

Revised 11/01/2023

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Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
of 1996 (HIPAA) for employee and student information.
Midland Independent School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for
employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race
color religion age sex (including pregnancy) national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status
sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by
federal state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring
placement promotiontermination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and
training.