[BBLISA-jobs] DATACOMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN - Tufts University

[Marika Francis]

  DATACOMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN – Datacommunications Services*
  This is a limited appointment position. *

The Datacommunications Services group is responsible for all Voice and 
Data activations, moves, adds, and changes on all three Tufts campuses. 
Datacommunications Services is also responsible for the Tufts student 
CATV system on the Medford campus, the field side installation and 
troubleshooting of network equipment, the maintenance of the fiber and 
copper backbone infrastructure including installation, termination, and 
repair and the installation and maintenance of wireless access points.

The Datacommunications Technician is responsible for:

· Installing and removing cable, voice and data network connections, 
jack and cable labeling and documenting, testing and certifying 
installed cable;

· Network equipment installation and change-out;

· Troubleshooting and testing cable circuits;

· Quarterly Preventive Maintenance check of assigned Telecom rooms;

· Completing paperwork and working with on-line database;

· Completing all Training/Professional Development courses.

This position requires a High School Diploma/GED and two to five years 
of increasing experience in the telecommunications industry installing, 
terminating, troubleshooting, and maintaining twisted pair copper cable, 
coaxial cable, and fiber optic cables. The ability to distinguish colors 
is key. The selected candidate must be able to attain and maintain a 
BICSI Technician Level3 certification. She/he must be able to use a 
computer and basic Microsoft Office software. Knowledge of wireless 
technologies is critical. The selected individual must understand and be 
familiar with current TIA/EIA standards, national electrical code, and 
BICSI standards. Basic knowledge of UPS operation and maintenance is 
necessary. All candidates must possess a valid driver’s license and have 
a safe driving record. Job #M05-604

Please apply online at www.tufts.edu/home/careers/ 
<http://www.tufts.edu/home/careers/>

* **/Tufts University is an AA/EO employer and actively seeks candidates 
from diverse backgrounds/*