Communications Technician

Job Description:

Job Summary:

Under the general direction of the Voice Operations Technical Lead and the established reporting structure, the Communications Technician performs the maintenance and repair of communications voice/data networks, equipment, and software for all sites administered and maintained by the University of Chicago. This position is responsible for Tier 1 & 2 support and is required to participate in shift rotations and a rotation of 24/7 support. In addition, this role works on projects as assigned by management. This is a union position in which the successful candidate will be required to join the union membership.

Responsibilities:

• Investigates and determines routine communications hardware and software malfunctions in accordance with established procedures.
• Monitors and implements the repair of communications voice/data networks, equipment, and software.
• Performs routine preventative system maintenance tasks on University communication systems utilizing established procedures. Makes decisions outside of established procedures affecting the systemâ™s operation, if needed.
• Guides and assists Communications Technicians I in the orientation and proficient growth in the University's communications systems.
• Analyzes daily system reports to determine if system availability standards have been met and reports findings directly to management. Prepares summarizations of system availability records for management review.
• Maintains service activity documentation which includes all maintenance activity performed on communications hardware and software as well as parts usage figures.
• Responds to customer questions and inquiries regarding features and functions of the communications system.
• Helps troubleshoot trunk-related problems, reports status and repairs.
• Installs communications equipment to board level or as instructed.
• Installs digital and analog circuits.
• Maintains work area in an orderly manner.
   

Competencies:

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service orientation and the ability to interact effectively with customers and colleagues.
• Demonstrated decision-making ability to ascertain steps to solve complex technical problems.

Education, Experience or Certifications:

Education:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree in electronics or related field or a graduate of a technical school preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum three years of experience in a communications environment required.
• Experience in similar University communications hardware/software preferred.

Technical Knowledge or Skills:

• Working knowledge of digital and analog circuitry, data transmission techniques, basic computer hardware, software and communications test equipment (such as transmission test set, digital multimeter, tone/pulse linesman test set, traceable tone-tone generator, tone tracer, oscilloscope, remote maintenance terminal, time domain reflectometer and optical, TDR, DSI, DS3) required.
• Analyze complex technical drawings required.
• Valid driver's license required.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: 

• Proficiency with various hand tools.
• Work in a multi-shift environment with an on-call rotation.
• Standard office environment.
• Direct patient contact or clinical care setting.
• Stockroom or warehouse.
• Outdoor exposure to weather.
• Operate vehicles/drive motorized equipment.
• On-call responsibilities.
• Sit for short or extended time periods.
• Stand for short or extended time periods.
• Bend, crouch, or stoop.
• Extensively use computer.
• Make repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movements.
• See, including color, depth perception, or clarity.
• Hear, including making fine discriminations in sound.
• Carry/lifts loads of 25 lbs. to 49 lbs.
• This is a union position in which the successful candidate will be required to join the union membership.

Pay Rate:

• $32.82 (BSP)

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV
• References Contact Information
   

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via the Applicant Inquiry Form.

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