Network Technician II

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is seeking a Network Technician II to maintain data and telecommunication technologies. Responsibilities include planning, installation, maintenance of network cabling, hardware, and security components, with supervision for complex tasks.

Qualifications include an Associate's Degree or 2 years of related experience, and the ability to lift 50 pounds and climb ladders. Starting wage is $20.00 per hour, with opportunities to grow in IT - Network Management.

Qualifications

• 2 years of related experience required.
• Associate's Degree or 2 years related experience minimum.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and climb ladders, interpret color codes, use power tools.

Responsibilities

• Future responsibilities will include: telephone system administration, equipment quoting and purchasing, card access systems, etc.
• Provides technical support for network fiber circuits
• Reports and documents network fiber, usage, and/or signal conduit routes
• Analyzes and troubleshoots routine network cabling, hardware issues, user requests, and reports utilizing established diagnostic resources under direct supervision
• Reviews and provides network maintenance enhancements
• Writes, reviews, and updates network installation documentation to meet specific operational requests
• Schedules logistics and secures resources for work order responses and specified institutional networking projects and updates to ensure adherence to timelines and quality expectations
• Installs, configures, maintains, replaces, and monitors routine network cabling, hardware, and system security components
• Communicates and coordinates with customers on planned installation or emergency recovery activities

Skills

2 years of related experience

Education

Associate's Degree or 2 years of related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office/Outlook

Axis Communications software

Milestone XProtect Smart Client

Atlassian Jira ServiceDesk

Job description

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.

Position Title: Network Technician II

Job Category: University Staff

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: Network Technician II

Job Duties: Completes routine planning, installation, maintenance, inventory, programming and recovery efforts of network cabling, hardware, and associated equipment to maintain data and telecommunication technologies.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Future responsibilities will include: telephone system administration, equipment quoting and purchasing, card access systems, etc.
• Provides technical support for network fiber circuits
• Reports and documents network fiber, usage, and/or signal conduit routes
• Analyzes and troubleshoots routine network cabling, hardware issues, user requests, and reports utilizing established diagnostic resources under direct supervision
• Reviews and provides network maintenance enhancements
• Writes, reviews, and updates network installation documentation to meet specific operational requests
• Schedules logistics and secures resources for work order responses and specified institutional networking projects and updates to ensure adherence to timelines and quality expectations
• Installs, configures, maintains, replaces, and monitors routine network cabling, hardware, and system security components
• Communicates and coordinates with customers on planned installation or emergency recovery activities

Department: IT - Network Management

Compensation: Starting at $20.00 per hour commensurate with experience

Required Qualifications:

• 2 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Microsoft (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams), Axis Communications software, Milestone XProtect Smart Client, Atlassian Jira ServiceDesk
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds, climb ladders, interpret color codes, use power tools
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Education:

• Associate's Degree or 2 years of related experience

Work Authorization

Unless otherwise indicated in the job posting, the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. UWOshkosh is not an e-verify employer; therefore, STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.

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