Low-Voltage & Life-Safety Systems Technician

Indiana University Bloomington; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental insurance

Tuition subsidy for employees and family

Generous paid time off plans

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. in Bloomington, IN is seeking a skilled technician to manage installation and maintenance of low voltage wiring systems. The ideal candidate should possess a high school diploma or associate's degree, along with 5 years of experience in a similar role.

This position includes responsibilities such as troubleshooting communication systems and participating in training apprentices. Benefits include comprehensive insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5 years of verifiable journey-level experience or 2 years with an associate's degree.
• Valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University.

Responsibilities

• Install pathways and low voltage wiring systems.
• Perform testing and troubleshooting of cable systems.
• Provide documentation for field work.

Skills

Ability to work safely and efficiently

Proficient in English written and verbal communication

Time management and priority setting

Knowledge of Microsoft Office and related applications

Ability to read blueprints and schematics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree

Tools

Electrical test and measurement equipment

Basic hand tools

Job description

Department

FACILITY OPERATIONS-IUB (BL-PHYP-IUBLA)

Job Summary

• Installs pathways and spaces for installation of low voltagewiring. Installs, terminates, and tests wires and cables, bothcopper and fiber-optic. Installs, tests, and troubleshoots cablingsystems. Installs communications and sound distribution systems.Installs prefabricated systems, such as controllers, dimmingsystems, life/safety systems, and energy management systems.
• Performs testing, analysis, and repair of video, voice, anddata systems.
• Utilizes tools and equipment in a safe manner as well asfollowing all applicable safety rules and procedures.
• Reviews and makes applicable recommendations to drawings,blueprints, and construction specifications.
• Participates in the training of apprentices and/or otherworkers as needed.
• Orders replacement parts and components as needed.
• Provides documentation as required for field work andassignments.
• Assists in providing work estimates on assigned projects.
• Stays available for emergency callouts and overtime asrequired.
• Drives vehicle if needed.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may beconsidered. Education beyond the minimum required may besubstituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimumrequired may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION / WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED) and 5years of verifiable journey-level experience; OR
• Associate's degree and 2 years of verifiable journey-levelexperience.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• Valid driver's license and ability to be insured by IndianaUniversity upon date of hire.

SKILLS

Required

• Ability to work safely and efficiently.
• Proficient in English written and verbal communicationskills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamicenvironment.
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even underpressure.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to represent the company with externalconstituents.
• Ability to drive multiple projects to successfulcompletion.
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Ability to build strong customer relationships.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and related applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Ability to work with wide variety of cultures andbackgrounds.

Working Conditions / Demands

This role regularly requires the ability to effectivelycommunicate. This role frequently requires the ability to handleequipment. This role frequently requires the ability to remainstationary and ascend/descend ladders/stairs. This role requiresthe ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. The rolerequires the ability to detect items in close proximity as well asfar away; discern between colors; detect objects in peripheralspace of self; discern items in detail; and to have good depthperception. The person in this role must be able to perform theessential functions with or without an accommodation.

Required to have necessary tools to perform work. Equipmentutilized: computers, meters, stationary equipment, electrical testand measurement equipment, basic hand tools, and specializedequipment.

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a widearray of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, criticalillness, and supplemental accidental death & dismembermentinsurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject tovesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IUcourses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteerevents
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IUBenefit Programs Brochure .

Job Classification

Career Level: Mastery

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Engineering, Trades & Facility

Job Family: Licensed & Skilled Trades

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