Technician & Surveyor

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Technician & Surveyor 494366 Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States Unified Communications Communications Full-time Staff Closing on: Mar 14 2024 Salary/Position Classification $46,300+ Annual, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime) 40 hours per week 100% Remote Work Availability: No Hybrid Work Availability: No Purpose of Position This position is part of the Unified Communications team and is responsible for the installation, maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting of communications equipment and cabling for voice, data, and video networks; and works with direct supervision and guidance from a senior-level technician.
Duties & Responsibilities Install and Maintain Infrastructure Equipment & Cabling Using proper guidelines and standards, install, maintain, and troubleshoot cabling and equipment related to voice, network, and AV.
Monitor, test, and troubleshoot installed cabling to verify system integrity and adherence to specifications.
Plan and organize duties with assistance from the supervisor.
Communicate with peers and customers to ensure proper installation needs are met and problems resolved.
Lift and carry sometimes heavy material to jobsite.
Climb ladders, enter confining spaces, and work with hands above head for extended periods of time.
Ensure work facilities are restored to safety standards when all work is completed.
Maintain Communications Records of Work When Complete Maintain campus infrastructure drawings, records, and specification requirements.
Complete timesheets by the due date 80% or more of the time and track time in the tracking system.
Document and update projects in the tracking system to track project progress.
Utility Locating Responsible for the correct, safe, and efficient marking to locate the underground utility infrastructure and complete the necessary documentation of each location.
Other Duties Develop and maintain contact with people in key positions pertinent to other duties and responsibilities.
Attend conferences and workshops to continue professional growth and development.
Remain as current as possible with related new technology.
Research new products and services that may benefit supported departments.
Participate in departmental meetings.
Serve on campus-wide committees and participate in campus-wide meetings when applicable.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Competencies Organizational skills Computer data entry and manipulation Customer service skills Office practices and procedures Ability to lift and carry sometimes heavy material to jobsite.
Ability to climb ladders, enter confining spaces, and work with hands above head for extended periods of time.
Exceptional written and oral communication skills Exceptional interpersonal skills, with a focus on rapport-building, listening, and questioning skills.
Strong documentation skills Minimum Requirements Associate's Degree with an emphasis in Telecommunications or Networking, or three years of directly related experience.
Experience in Telecommunications or Networking.
Experience providing end-user computer support.
Experience providing end-user application support.
Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.
Preferred Qualifications Working technical experience with PBX, voice mail, interactive voice services, call management systems, and telecommunications accounting systems.
Working technical experience with current telecommunications practices, protocols, and principles.
Working technical experience with current Internet and network protocols, operating systems, and standards.
Please note, all employment postings close at 11:55pm CST.
Position Benefits Benefits include single or family health care coverage (UND pays the full premium), life insurance, employee assistance program, retirement plans with generous employer contributions, annual & sick leave in addition to 10 paid holidays.
Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.
UND also offers an employee tuition waiver and a variety of professional development opportunities.
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Veteran’s Preference Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date.
Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification.
If claiming disabled veteran status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability dated within the past year.
Confidentiality of Application Materials Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.
27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other protected characteristic.
Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.
Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran’s status and disability status as part of the application process.
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