Installation Technician III (Onsite)

Cornell University; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 38,572 - 45,460; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care options

Tuition assistance

Vacation and holidays

Job summary

Cornell Information Technologies is seeking an experienced IT Field Services Technician III to support and deploy networking and telecommunications infrastructure across Cornell campus. This role will independently install, troubleshoot, provision equipment, and serve as a technical resource for peers and customers at multiple campus locations.

Must possess and maintain a valid NYS Driver’s License; on-call rotating schedule year-round after a three-month onboarding.

Qualifications

• Associate degree and 2–4 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience installing and supporting wired, wireless, and voice network equipment.
• Experience working with copper and fiber-optic infrastructure, including splicing and termination.
• Working knowledge of networking, telecommunications, and structured cabling standards.
• Ability to implement engineering designs and technical specifications independently.
• Ability to read and comprehend engineering documents and implement designs in the field.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive, prioritize, and complete service orders for network and telecommunications installations, repairs, moves, adds, and changes.
• Independently prepare, configure, install, and provision switches, wireless access points, phones, emergency communications devices, and UPS systems.
• Troubleshoot wired, wireless, and voice network issues and partner with engineering teams on resolution of more complex problems.
• Pull, terminate, splice, test, and certify copper and fiber-optic cabling infrastructure.
• Deploy network infrastructure supporting construction projects, building renovations, network modernization efforts, and equipment refresh initiatives.
• Coordinate directly with customers, local IT support teams, contractors, and technical staff.
• Maintain accurate network documentation and cable management records.
• Assist in onboarding and training newer technicians.
• Recommend process improvements and share technical expertise with the team.

Skills

Network troubleshooting

Wired networking

Wireless networking

Voice networking

Copper/fiber cabling

Customer service

Reading engineering documents

Prioritization

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Aruba Networks

Pinnacle / PCR360

Team Dynamix

Job description

The Opportunity

Cornell Information Technologies is seeking an experienced IT Field Services Technician III to support and deploy networking and telecommunications infrastructure across Cornell's campus. This role is designed for a skilled network infrastructure professional who can independently execute installations, troubleshoot moderately complex issues, provision network equipment, and serve as a technical resource for peers and customers. Work is performed daily at multiple campus locations – both indoor and outdoor worksites – including construction areas, confined spaces, mechanical rooms, maintenance holes, and rooftops. Appropriate safety training must be completed and kept current and safety gear must be worn as required. Must possess and maintain a valid NYS Driver’s License. Out-of-state employees must obtain and show proof of a NYS license within 30 days of starting employment. Following a comprehensive three-month onboarding and training period, this position participates in a rotating 24/7 on-call schedule throughout the year.

About The Department

Cornell Information Technologies (CIT) Enterprise Network Services organization provides cutting-edge technology services and solutions that enable the Cornell community to achieve its academic, research, and administrative goals. Our highly skilled and experienced team is committed to delivering technology solutions that are both standards-based and process-oriented, as well as agile and adaptive. We understand the importance of adhering to best practices and industry standards to ensure our services' reliability, security, and scalability.

What You Will Do

• Receive, prioritize, and complete service orders for network and telecommunications installations, repairs, moves, adds, and changes.
• Independently prepare, configure, install, and provision switches, wireless access points, phones, emergency communications devices, and UPS systems.
• Troubleshoot wired, wireless, and voice network issues and partner with engineering teams on resolution of more complex problems.
• Pull, terminate, splice, test, and certify copper and fiber-optic cabling infrastructure.
• Deploy network infrastructure supporting construction projects, building renovations, network modernization efforts, and equipment refresh initiatives.
• Coordinate directly with customers, local IT support teams, contractors, and technical staff.
• Maintain accurate network documentation and cable management records.
• Assist in onboarding and training newer technicians.
• Recommend process improvements and share technical expertise with the team.

What We Need

• Associate degree and 2–4 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience installing and supporting wired, wireless, and voice network equipment.
• Experience working with copper and fiber-optic infrastructure, including splicing and termination.
• Working knowledge of networking, telecommunications, and structured cabling standards.
• Ability to implement engineering designs and technical specifications independently.
• Working knowledge of industry standards such as TIA/EIA 568-B, single-mode fiber optic cabling
• Ability to read and comprehend engineering documents and then implement designs to specification in the field
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Ability to obtain and convey technical information to people of varying levels of knowledge and responsibility essential
• Must possess and maintain a valid NYS Driver’s License. Out-of-state employees must obtain and show proof of a NYS license within 30 days of starting employment
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

If you have all those things, great! We have a few more things that we would prefer you to have, but it’s ok if you don’t.

• Experience working in Higher Education / R1 Research Universities
• Experience with Aruba Networks wireless and wired switching platforms
• Familiarity with Pinnacle / PCR360 or similar cable management systems
• Familiarity with Team Dynamix, or similar ticket-tracking systems

Rewards And Benefits

• Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, and sustainability.
• Our benefits programs include comprehensive health care options, generous retirement contributions, access to wellness programs, and employee discounts with local and national retail brands. We invite you to follow this link to get more information about our benefits: Understand Your Benefits | Working at Cornell.
• Our leave provisions include health and personal leave, three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and an end of the year winter break from December 25-January 1. To offer greater flexibility for observing faiths and traditions we also offer two additional floating holidays. Learn more about our generous leave provisions: Holiday and Accrued Time Off | Working at Cornell
• Cornell's impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, tuition aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program. Learn more about our extensive educational benefits: Education Benefits | Working at Cornell
• Follow this link to learn more about the Total Rewards of Working at Cornell: Total Rewards | Working at Cornell.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

University Job Title: Network Tech III

Job Family: Information Technology

Level: D

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Pay Range: $28.02 - $32.56

Remote Option Availability: Onsite

Company: Endowed

Contact Name: Freddie Salley

Contact Email: [e-mail]

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2026-07-20