Fiber Tech 2

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah is seeking a Fiber Cabling Technician to install, test, and repair air-blown and traditional fiber. You will splice, terminate, test, and document the fiber plant, including routine maintenance and on-call work to support the campus network infrastructure.

Responsibilities include coordinating with fiber technicians, installing racks and cabinets, and using OTDR/OLTS test equipment. A strong background in voice/data wiring and fiber optics is required along with a Utah

Qualifications

• Three years of full-time work or equivalent in voice and data wiring, emphasizing CAT5/6 and color distinction; valid Utah license required.
• Three years in telephone installation/repair with PBX/Centrex knowledge and testing skills; valid Utah license.
• Three years in fiber optic cabling with testing, splicing, and ability to use OTDR/OLTS equipment; AutoCAD/GIS familiarity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, clean, terminate, splice, and repair fiber cabling, including testing and occasional removal.
• Install racks and cabinets (MDF, IDF, TDU) and ensure proper mounting and cable management.
• Create pathways using database tools and document fiber network changes and upgrades.
• Coordinate installation with stakeholders and fiber technicians; perform on-call rotation as needed.
• Maintain optical equipment and perform preventive maintenance; interpret engineering docs and OTDR reports.

Skills

Voice and Data wiring

Telephone Installation

Fiber Optic cabling

Windows OS

Remedy trouble ticket

AutoCAD

GIS

Valid Utah driver's license

Tools

Remedy

AutoCAD

GIS

Job description

Job Summary

Install air-blown and traditional fiber. Clean, splice, repair (break/fix), manage, test, and occasionally remove fiber-optic cabling. Perform optical and electronic acceptance tests; diagnose and resolve problems identified during testing. Determine and/or follow methods and sequence of operations in performing these operations. Routinely update the documentation of the University's fiber-optic network infrastructure. Work under general supervision.

About UIT

University Information Technology (UIT), the central IT service provider for the University of Utah, reports to the U's Chief Information Officer and is responsible for many of the U's shared IT services including the wired and wireless network; Campus Information Services (CIS) portal; UMail, telephone, and online collaboration; digital learning technologies; information security; software licensing; and a host of other IT systems and services.

About the University of Utah

Located in Salt Lake City, the U is the flagship institution of the State of Utah's system of higher education, home to arts and museum venues and a member of the BIG-12 Conference. Skiing and snowboarding opportunities are a short distance from campus, and opportunities to pursue activities from biking to hiking to fishing abound. Salt Lake City is home to the Utah Symphony and Opera, Ballet West, professional sports teams, and a wide range of other cultural and recreational activities.

Responsibilities

• Install (air-blown and traditional), troubleshoot, clean, terminate, splice, repair (break/fix), provide final system testing, and occasional removal of fiber optic cabling for outside and inside fiber-optic cable plant.
• Install cabinet, MDF, IDF, TDU, floor mount rack, and wall mount rack including racking and removal of equipment.
• Use provided database tool(s) and field knowledge to aid in the creation of new pathways.
• Coordinate install with stake holders and fiber technicians.
• Use OTDR, OLTS, VFI/VFL, OPM, inspection microscope, etc. to test and analyze fiber network to ensure contiguous communication, network integrity, and quality.
• Maintain optical equipment; calibrate test equipment.
• Provide preventive maintenance for fiber network.
• Interpret engineering documentation including schematics, fiber management systems, and performance OTDR reports.
• Comply with University and industry fiber-optic and cabling standards.
• Complete work in locations throughout the main campus, Hospital, Research Park and some off-campus locations.
• Using various computer-based programs, maintain documentation of time worked (daily activity), track materials and labor, update fiber network changes and upgrades, vehicle logs, and compose clear and concise reports as requested.
• Some after hour work I necessary (including weekend and holiday).
• Perform on-call rotation as required. Requires ability to be on Campus within 1 hour.

Minimum Qualifications

Voice and Data wiring: Three years full-time work or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) installing and terminating voice and data unshielded twisted cable, a basic knowledge of building design with an understanding of horizontal distribution required, the ability to distinguish colors and a working knowledge of Category 5 and 6 standards (EIA/TIA standards) and demonstrated human relations and effective communications skills are also required. Must possess a valid Utah drivers license.

Strong Computer Skills Preferred.

Telephone Installation and Repair: Three years full-time work or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience), experience working with electronic key systems, a working knowledge of Centrex services, a working knowledge of PBX systems, overhead paging systems, and ACD systems, strong computer skills on windows operating system also required. The ability to distinguish colors and a working knowledge of Category 5 and 6 standards (EIA/TIA standards) and demonstrated human relations and effective communications skills are also required. Must possess a valid Utah drivers license.

Familiarity with Remedy trouble ticket system preferred.

Fiber Optic cabling: Three years full-time work or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) installing, testing and repairing fiber optic cabling and terminations, a working knowledge and experience using all fiber optic testing equipment and all types of fiber connectors and terminations, experience in fusion splicing and strong computer skills including Excel required. The ability to distinguish colors and a working knowledge of Category 5 and 6 standards (EIA/TIA standards) and demonstrated human relations and effective communications skills are also required. Must possess a valid Utah drivers license.

A working knowledge of AutoCAD and GIS preferred.

Preferences

Familiarity with air-blown fiber techniques. Light Brigade (or similar) FOC certification(s).

Special Instructions

Requisition Number

PRN45204B

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time

Work Schedule Summary

Regular hours are 7:30am to 4:00pm Monday through Friday (40 hours a week). Evening, weekend, and on-call work as needed.

Department

01555 - UIT INFRASTRUCTURE & OPS

Location

Campus

Pay Rate Range

$15.50 to $24.50

Close Date

09/01/2026

Open Until Filled