Broadband Fiber Technician Mechanic Telecommunication
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Job Location:
East Lansing, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Working/Functional Title
Broadband Fiber Technician
Position Summary
As a Broadband Fiber Technician you will be working as a subject matter expert (SME) in the Telecom Operations group within the Michigan State University Information Technology Infrastructure Support team. The mission of this team is to install maintain and support the critical infrastructure for telecommunication systems which include Fiber optics Voice Data Cable TV Wireless Radio and the outside plant infrastructure.
In this role you will be engaged in many activities which include but are not limited to:
- Planning and field engineering to complete work orders and projects as needed.
- Installation evaluation and repair of pathways and space for cabling and fiber optics.
- Pulling of low voltage cabling fiber optics coaxial broadband feed lines and RF distribution systems.
- Terminating cable and fiber to industry standard specification testing and certification of work.
- Fusion splicing of fiber optics OTDR Testing and Light Level testing for fiber optics.
- Troubleshooting all broadband systems at level 1 of infrastructure within the OSI model.
- Field repair and customer service as SME demonstrating professionalism and ethical behavior
Michigan State University (MSU) is ranked #30 among public universities and #63 overall in U.S. News & World Reports Americas Best Colleges 2025. Located in East Lansing three miles east of the states capitol the MSU community includes more than 12000 faculty academic and support staff as well as over 51000 students. MSU offers an extensive benefits package to its employees including health care prescription and dental coverage and a base retirement program with a University matching contribution as well as basic life addition MSU offers educational benefits including a course fee courtesy program and educational assistance.
MSU Information Technology provides the primary leadership for strategic financial and policy initiatives affecting information technology (IT) across MSU. MSU IT offers technology resources that support MSUs mission of providing education conducting research and advancing engagement.
Minimum Requirements
- Completion of a high school education or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience.
- Successful completion of an applicable trade specific Trades Helper program or completion of an approved apprenticeship program or an associate degree equivalent BICSI TIA SCTE (Technician) or equivalent education/experience.
- Five years experience in telecommunication installation (cable television fiber optics networking telephone two-way radio and/or wireless communication) and repair of telecommunication equipment that includes five years of experience in commercial telecommunication installation maintenance and trouble-shooting and demonstrated ability to independently perform the duties and responsibilities of the classification or equivalent education/experience.
- Must pass the BICSI IN-225 trade competency assessment to receive progression step increase at and after the 12-month mark.
- Must pass the BICSI TE-350 trade competency assessment to receive progression step increases at the 24 months mark.
- Expert knowledge of methods materials tools equipment occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
- Expert knowledge of applicable building codes rules and regulations (local state and federal).
- Possession of a valid vehicle operators license.
- Frequent lifting of 26 to 75 pounds and occasional lifting of over 75 pounds.
- Must furnish own tools.
Desired Qualifications
Familiar with Fluke Test Tools Construction software PlanGrid or Bluebeam experience installing terminating and testing network infrastructure cabling: copper coax & fiber. Telecom Systems experience: Phone CATV Wireless and Broadband
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin citizenship age disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application Materials
Resume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions
Provide 3 Professional References
Work Hours
STANDARD 8-5
Website
of Physical Demands
Lifting- Cable reels UPSs and communications equipment
Carrying- UPSs to job site and installing
Pushing/Pulling - Taking communication equipment to job site and installing
Climbing - Installing cabling and communications equipment
Bidding eligibility ends March 17 2026 at 11:55 P.M.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Mechanic Experience
- Diesel Engine Repair
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Air Brake
- Alignment
- Automotive Diagnostics
- Automotive Repair
- Maintenance
- Welding
- Hydraulics
- Equipment Repair
- Leadership Experience
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