Entry Communications Technician

Phase2 Technology; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin's Enterprise Technology department seeks an Entry Communications Technician in Austin, TX. The role supports installation, repair, and maintenance of telephone and network equipment, with 40-hour weeks and a focus on reliability.

Responsibilities include wiring pathways, data/voice cabling, reading schematics, and maintaining records. Requires high school diploma, telecomm cabling experience, and a valid Class C driver's license; travel limited to training;

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1 year of experience installing telecommunications horizontal cabling.
• Experience using Microsoft Windows software.

Responsibilities

• Creates pathway and pulls wires for data, voice, security purposes.
• Responsible for the installation and maintenance or repair of telecom cabling and network equipment.
• Reads schematic diagrams to install telecommunication wires and equipment.
• Maintains physical and online data records on Pinnacle and other databases.
• Perform other related functions as assigned.

Skills

Telecom cabling installation

Windows software

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Class C driver's license

Job description

Job Posting Title: Entry Communications Technician

Hiring Department: ET - University Data Center

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date: Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Location: AUSTIN, TX

General Notes

This position provides life/work balance with typically a 40-hour work week and travel limited to training (e.g., conferences/courses).

Enterprise Technology is dedicated to supporting the mission of the University of Texas at Austin of unlocking potential and preparing future leaders of the state.

Your skills will make a difference.

You'll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for research and the work you do will make a difference in the lives of our students, faculty and staff. If you're the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you'll like working for our campus.

The University of Texas at Austin and Enterprise Technology provide an outstanding benefits package to our staff. Those benefits include:

• Competitive health benefits (Employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas (a defined benefit retirement plan)
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Training and conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Athletic ticket discounts
• Access to UT Austin's libraries and museums
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Capital metro buses with staff ID card

For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards

Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.

This position requires you to maintain internet service and a mobile phone with voice and data plans to be used when required for work.

Purpose

This position will need to provide entry level skills for the installation, repair and maintenance of telephone equipment.

Responsibilities

• Creates pathway and pulls wires for data, voice, security purposes.
• Responsible for the installation and routine or emergency maintenance and/or repair of telecom cabling and network equipment. Driving university owned vehicles to job sites will be required for this position. Maintain acceptable driver rating as established in Policy UTS157.
• Reads schematic diagrams to install telecommunication wires and equipment.
• Maintains physical and online data records on Pinnacle and other databases.
• Perform other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1 year of experience installing telecommunications horizontal cabling.
• Experience using Microsoft windows software, basic computer skills.
• Class "c" driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 or more years' experience installing horizontal telecommunications cabling.
• Experience installing wireless access points.
• Experience in a telecommunications or construction field working at the University of Texas at Austin.

Driving Required

This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three-year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. The driving record will be evaluated to determine eligibility to drive a university owned vehicle.

Salary Range

$44,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• May work around standard office conditions
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• May work in all weather conditions
• May work in extreme temperatures
• May work around chemical fumes
• May work around standard office conditions
• May work around electrical and mechanical hazards
• Climbing of stairs
• Climbing of ladders
• Lifting and Moving

Work Shift

• Monday - Friday 7:30am-4pm, Occasional overtime and/or on-call may be required for this position

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

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Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.