Telecommunications Technician

Position Information

Vacancy Number: S-00694 Position Title: Telecommunications Technician Classification Title: Telecommunications Technician Department: Information Technology Services Employment Type: Full-Time Duties and Responsibilities:

Install, service, and move outside plant and premise wiring systems; install and service fiber optic cable systems, perform test such as continuity, wire mapping, signal loss using cable mappers and meters and document results.

Install, service, and move computer hardware such as computer terminals, network printers, card readers, print servers, modems, channel banks, telephone data switches; debug cable and configuration issues; process trouble tickets from work order system.

Install and test communication software programs such as browsers, plugins, TELNET clients, FTP clients and others for specialized access to AUM or Auburn administrative servers; workgroup or network dedicated computers for specific functions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of software, hardware, network or phone system installation and maintenance
Ability to diagnose and correct software, hardware, network, or phone system problems
Ability to train and assist users
Ability to maintain inventory and records
Ability to adjust communication to the level of the recipient and explain technical information to end users

Minimum Qualifications:

Education equivalent to completion of high school and experience equivalent to one (1) year in telecommunications.

Education in related area (Telecommunications, Information Systems or Network Operations) may be substituted for experience.

Job Open Date: 02/19/2021 This posting will remain open until closed: Yes Job Close Date: Salary Band: 104 Special Instructions to Applicants:

If this position is opened until filled (no set closing date), Auburn University at Montgomery reserves the right once interviewing has begun to stop accepting applications.

About the University/College

Located in Alabama’s vibrant state capital, Auburn University at Montgomery is a fast-growing university on the rise. Don’t just take our word for it: The Princeton Review rates us as one of the best colleges in the Southeast, while U.S. News & World Report recently ranked us No. 22 among regional universities in the South for the quality of undergraduate teaching and 38th among all public institutions in the region.

Auburn University at Montgomery is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity; therefore, we encourage applications from historically underrepresented groups, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Additionally, the safety and security of our campus community is a top priority. All employees at AUM are considered to be Responsible Employees and have the duty to immediately report information that has the potential to adversely impact safety or wellness on our campus.

Quick Link https://www.jobs.aum.edu/postings/4586 Position Profile Link Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. Professional Reference Sheet

Optional Documents Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have one (1) year of experience in telecommunications?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Describe your experience in telecommunications.
   
   (Open Ended Question)