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University of Missouri-Kansas City · 2 hours ago

Telecom Infrastructure Technician - UMKC Information Services

Kansas City, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$0/hr - $25/hr

2+ years exp

The University of Missouri-Kansas City is seeking a Telecom Infrastructure Technician for their Information Services Department. This role involves installing and maintaining telecommunications systems and providing exceptional customer service to faculty, staff, and students while managing time-sensitive tasks.

E-LearningEducationTraining

No H1B

Responsibilities

Install, terminate, test and repair wiring, equipment and peripherals for switched and non-switched services (voice, data and video)

Install telecommunications systems, equipment and peripherals

Interpret written and verbal requests, coordinate work with customers and complete all required documentation

Perform “on-call” duties when required (outside of normal operating hours)

Use desktop software, including internally-developed software, Microsoft Office, e-mail and telecommunications system interface/configuration software

Perform programming and repair operations on the campus telephone and emergency alert/phone systems

Perform mechanical and fusion splicing operations on campus fiber optics (inside and outside)

Renovate existing and construct new telecommunication rooms

This position is responsible for locating all university telecommunications infrastructure/outside plant as part of the Missouri one call program

This employee is responsible for the design, deployment, and maintenance of campus security camera systems

Qualification

Telecommunications experienceLow-voltage systems knowledgeFiber optics splicingCopper terminationVoIP installationCustomer serviceMultitaskingTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

High School diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree and/or 2+ years work experience where comparable knowledge is acquired

2 years telecommunications experience (Design, deployment, maintenance and repair)

Fundamental knowledge of low-voltage systems; voice, data, security, access control, grounding/bonding, and life safety

Ability to collaborate/operate in a team environment

Lift 100lbs

Use hand tools

Use power tools

Carry ladders ranging from 4-ft A-frame to 14-ft extension

Work from ladder comfortably - heights ranging from 4 to 28 feet

Operate motorized lifts, bucket truck, etc

Preferred

Copper-termination, testing, and labeling

Fiber-termination, testing and labeling

Voice & data experience

VoIP installation and programming

Elevator, Fire alarm voice programming

BAS, DAS installation and maintenance

Card access

Paging

OSP-Fiber, copper

OSP aerial-Fiber, copper

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision plans

Retirement

Paid time off

Short- and long-term disability

Paid parental leave

Paid caregiver leave

Educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses

Company

University of Missouri-Kansas City

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UMKC, Kansas City’s only R1 public research university, is part of the University of Missouri System.

Founded in 1929

Kansas City, Missouri, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.umkc.edu/

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Total Funding

$3.4M

Key Investors

US Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationMissouri Department of Economic DevelopmentNational Institute of Standards and Technology

2023-11-09Grant· $2M

2023-04-20Grant· $0.15M

2022-09-20Grant· $0.5M