School District Network & Fiber Specialist

Anchorage-School-District; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 62,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA

FSA

Life insurance

Job summary

Anchorage School District seeks a Data Communications Specialist to assist in installing and maintaining local and wide area networks across ASD schools and departments. The role focuses on LAN/WAN cabling and networking equipment, with troubleshooting and documentation responsibilities.

The position is 8 hours per day, Monday–Friday, full time, with competitive benefits (medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life insurance) and a PERS retirement plan.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent, or current enrollment in a GED program.
• Minimum of two years of experience installing and maintaining data communication equipment and cabling.
• Must have a valid Alaska driver's license and use of personal vehicle for work.
• Technical training to the level of associate degree in electronics or related field.
• Knowledge of federal and state electrical and fire codes; UTP/fiber certifications; and EIA/TIA standards.

Responsibilities

• Operates and troubleshoots Windows and Apple operating systems and applications.
• Installs, maintains, and troubleshoots LAN/WAN cabling infrastructure and electronics.
• Works at heights over 20 feet as part of network installations.
• Collaborates with maintenance data communications technician II on design and installation of networks.
• Develops procedures for installing and operating networks and equipment.
• Provides training and documents processes for peers and end users.

Skills

LAN/WAN expertise

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Windows/macOS

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in electronics or related field

Tools

UTP fiber testing

Network cabling certification

Job description

Anchorage School District seeks a Data Communications Specialist to assist in installing and maintaining local and wide area networks across ASD schools and departments. The role focuses on LAN/WAN cabling and networking equipment, with troubleshooting and documentation responsibilities.

The position is 8 hours per day, Monday–Friday, full time, with competitive benefits (medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life insurance) and a PERS retirement plan.