Telecommunications Technician

UIC Government Services and the Bowhead Family of Companies; Cherry Point (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) seeks a part-time Telecommunications Technician for an on-site role near Cherry Point, NC. The incumbent will install, maintain, and repair PBX/Avaya systems and associated cabling, ensuring proper operation of voice and non-voice networks.

A security clearance is required and driving may be involved. Responsibilities include installing and repairing PBX equipment and structured cabling, with strict adherence to safety and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Five years of PBX/PABX installation, operation or maintenance experience (last 7 years).
• Certification in Avaya Communication Managers 6.X+ or Seven years PBX/PABX experience (last 10 years).
• Experience with Avaya Aura CM-7 with G-450 servers, analog/digital telephone installation and repair.
• Two years of Cat 5 or higher cabling installation/testing for telecom systems.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs voice and non-voice communications systems including PBAXs and related equipment.
• Runs cables and terminations for key telephone equipment and non-voice circuits.

Skills

PBX/PABX

Avaya Aura

Cable installation

Fiber optics

Telephone systems

Security clearance

Driver's license

Job description

Overview

Telecommunications Technician (FRCE-2026-26034):

Bowhead seeks to network with a Telecommunications Technician for an upcoming proposal effort in support of Fleet Readiness Center East (FRC East), Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, Havelock, North Carolina.

This is a PT/ Oncall position.

Responsibilities

Job duties to include but are not limited to:

• Installs, removes, maintains, modifies, troubleshoots, and repairs voice and/or non-voice communications systems including intercom and public address systems; alarm systems; teletype equipment; and electronic and electromechanical telephone key systems/PBAXs; terminal and communications equipment, including line drivers.
• Runs cables, key cables, or house wire to all telephone sets, terminal connectors, lugs, pins, or screws, associated with key telephone equipment and/or terminating equipment for non-voice circuits.

Qualifications

• Required to have documented experience with Avaya Aura CM-7 with G-450 servers, analog and digital telephone installation and repair, fax machine installation and repair, coax cable installation and repair, and fiber optic cable and copper cable installation and repair.
• Five years of experience installing, operating or maintaining Private Branch Exchange (PBX)/Private Automatic Branch Exchange (PABX) telephone systems (this experience shall have been obtained within the last seven years); and,
• Certification in Avaya Communication Managers 6.X and above; or,
• Seven years of experience installing, operating or maintaining PBX/PABX telephone systems (this experience shall have been obtained within the last 10 years).
• Five years of experience installing, maintaining and repairing customer premise telephone station equipment and related ancillary equipment in a PBX and Avaya CM-6.x and above; and,
• Two years of experience installing and testing structured Category 5 cable (Cat 5) (or greater) telecommunications cabling and wiring systems for both riser and horizontal station wiring requirements.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Confidential level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Confidential clearance at this location.

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Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

UIC is an equal opportunity employer. Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status EOE/D/V. Pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and subject to other state and federal requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity posters here .

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.

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ID 2026-26034

Category Telecommunications

Location : Location US-NC-Cherry Point

Min USD $29.03/Hr.

Max USD $29.03/Hr.

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain N/A

Minimum Clearance Required Background Investigation

Travel Requirement Less than 10%