Telecom Installation Tech 1

Utah; Salt Lake City, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah's UIT Infrastructure & OPS team in Salt Lake City is seeking a Field Technical Product Support Technician, I/II, to install and maintain the university's cable plant. You will perform patching, testing, cable management, and documentation, and provide hands-on support to campus technicians.

This full-time day-shift role offers 40 hours weekly, a $15.50–$20.00 hourly pay range, and opportunities to grow within a centralized IT environment serving the university,

Qualifications

• EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience.
• Field Technical Product Support Technician, I: Requires little to no related experience.
• Field Technical Product Support Technician, II: Requires at least 1 year of related experience.
• Field Technical Product Support Technician, III : Requires 3+ years of related experience.
• Field Technical Product Support Technician, IV: Requires 5+ years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensures there is 24/7/365 support to the University copper cable plant.
• Provides mentoring to level 1 technicians and student interns
• Must be able to distinguish cable jacket color differences
• Able to lift 80 pounds
• Maintain a valid Utah driver license
• Develops job material lists based on job scope
• Enters time and materials into tracking tools
• Monitors, responds to, and updates work order queues
• Provides hands‑on help and support to the university and contractor cable technicians
• Keeps communication closets and work environments tidy
• Keeps equipment and vehicles in safe working condition
• Use test equipment to provide test results and reports
• Maintain a professional appearance and dress
• Covers for the copper supervisor as needed

Job description

Details

Open Date 09/02/2026

Requisition Number PRN46111B

Job Title Field Technical Product Support Technicians

Working Title Telecom Installation Tech 1

Career Progression Track S00

Track Level S1 - Entry Level Support

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

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

VP Area President

Department 01555 - UIT INFRASTRUCTURE & OPS

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $15.50 - 20.00/hour

Close Date 12/04/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

The University cabling team provides 24/7/365 support to the networks across the university campus, hospitals, and clinics.

The Cable Technician 1 is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the University structured cable plant. Performs patching, installation, testing, cable management, and documentation. When needed, works with the fiber team. Maintains a tidy work environment. Provides hands‑on help and support to university and vendor cable technicians. Coordinates with customers to identify work scope, materials, and arrange access. Responsible for updates to the work ticketing systems and labor tracking tools. Provides verbal and written status reports to the copper supervisor and cable plant management. Responds to resolve incidents and covers for the copper supervisor as needed.

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

• Ensures there is 24/7/365 support to the University copper cable plant.
• Provides mentoring to level 1 technicians and student interns
• Must be able to distinguish cable jacket color differences
• Able to lift 80 pounds
• Maintain a valid Utah driver license
• Develops job material lists based on job scope
• Enters time and materials into tracking tools
• Monitors, responds to, and updates work order queues
• Provides hands‑on help and support to the university and contractor cable technicians
• Keeps communication closets and work environments tidy
• Keeps equipment and vehicles in safe working condition
• Use test equipment to provide test results and reports
• Maintain a professional appearance and dress
• Covers for the copper supervisor as needed

Job Code: S35171

Grade: S14

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Field Technical Product Support Technician, I: Requires little to no related experience.

Field Technical Product Support Technician, II: Requires at least 1 year of related experience.

Field Technical Product Support Technician, III : Requires 3+ years of related experience.

Field Technical Product Support Technician, IV: Requires 5+ years of related experience.

Preferences

Prefer some experience working with copper (Cat 5, Cat 6, and Cat 6A) cable; Able to lift 80 pounds, experience installing and testing copper phone and network cables; effective human relations and customer communication skills; aptitude and willingness to learn copper and fiber skills; demonstrates pride in workmanship. Must be able to distinguish copper and fiber jacket color differences, punctual and consistently work hard. Must be able to learn the skills of a Cable and Fiber Technician.

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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