University of Utah ยท 1 month ago
Fiber Tech II
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$15.50/hr - $24.50/hr
3+ years expThe University of Utah is a flagship institution of higher education located in Salt Lake City. They are seeking a Fiber Tech II to install, manage, and maintain fiber-optic cabling, ensuring network integrity and compliance with standards.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Install (air-blown and traditional), troubleshoot, clean, terminate, splice, repair (break/fix), provide final system testing, and occasional removal of fiber optic cabling for outside and inside fiber-optic cable plant
Install cabinet, MDF, IDF, TDU, floor mount rack, and wall mount rack including racking and removal of equipment
Use provided database tool(s) and field knowledge to aid in the creation of new pathways
Coordinate install with stake holders and fiber technicians
Use OTDR, OLTS, VFI/VFL, OPM, inspection microscope, etc. to test and analyze fiber network to ensure contiguous communication, network integrity, and quality
Maintain optical equipment; calibrate test equipment
Provide preventive maintenance for fiber network
Interpret engineering documentation including schematics, fiber management systems, and performance OTDR reports
Comply with University and industry fiber-optic and cabling standards
Complete work in locations throughout the main campus, Hospital, Research Park and some off-campus locations
Using various computer-based programs, maintain documentation of time worked (daily activity), track materials and labor, update fiber network changes and upgrades, vehicle logs, and compose clear and concise reports as requested
Some after hour work I necessary (including weekend and holiday)
Perform on-call rotation as required. Requires ability to be on Campus within 1 hour
Qualification
Required
Voice and Data wiring: Three years full-time work or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) installing and terminating voice and data unshielded twisted cable
A basic knowledge of building design with an understanding of horizontal distribution required
The ability to distinguish colors
A working knowledge of Category 5 and 6 standards (EIA/TIA standards)
Demonstrated human relations and effective communications skills
Must possess a valid Utah drivers license
Telephone Installation and Repair: Three years full-time work or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience)
Experience working with electronic key systems
A working knowledge of Centrex services
A working knowledge of PBX systems
Overhead paging systems, and ACD systems
Strong computer skills on windows operating system
The ability to distinguish colors
A working knowledge of Category 5 and 6 standards (EIA/TIA standards)
Demonstrated human relations and effective communications skills
Must possess a valid Utah drivers license
Preferred
Strong Computer Skills Preferred
Familiarity with air-blown fiber techniques
Light Brigade (or similar) FOC certification(s)
Benefits
Excellent health, dental, and wellness coverage at affordable rates
14.2% retirement contributions
Generous paid leave time
11 paid holidays per year
50% tuition reduction for employees after completing probationary period, and spouse, and dependent children after three years
Flex spending accounts
Free transit on most UTA services
Employee discounts on a variety of products and services including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel
Professional development opportunities
A wellness program to promote health and quality of life
Company
University of Utah
The University of Utah, located in Salt Lake City in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, is the flagship institution of higher learning in Utah.
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