Communications Technician II-Information Technology-Network & Infrastructure Services

University of Northern Iowa   Cedar Falls, IA   Full-time     Information Services / Technology
Posted on October 29, 2024
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Responsibilities: Under general supervision, installs, maintains, tests and repairs inter-building and intra-building communication cables (primarily twisted pair copper and optical fiber); trouble-shoots voice and data service problems related to cable plant or telephone set using Fluke certification testers, OTDR, Digital Multimeter, and various other test equipment; updates cable plant and data communications software/database as changes are made; works with network engineers to modify electronics configuration to activate voice or data connection; installs, maintains, modifies, repairs and monitors the operational performance of electronic switching hardware; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Graduation from a two-year resident electronic school and three years of experience in electronic communications transmission and termination that may include some form of vendor training/certification; or any combination of training and experience from which comparable knowledge and experience can be gained. BICSI ICT Cabling Installation Certification preferred. 

UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.

The University offers an excellent benefits package including a vacation plan, employer sponsored retirement plans, health and dental insurance, and life and disability insurance. Benefits package details can be viewed at https://careers.uni.edu/benefits. Application materials received by 11/26/2024 will be given first consideration. For more information or to apply, visit https://careers.uni.edu/. Criminal and other relevant background checks required. UNI is a tobacco free campus.