UAB Medicine · 6 hours ago
Communications Engineer - Telecom
Birmingham, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$22.90/hr - $37.25/hr
2+ years expUAB Medicine is Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care. The Communications Engineer is responsible for executing telecommunications projects related to VoIP system deployment and maintenance, ensuring accurate service requests, and assisting customers with telecom procedures.
BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Consult with users prior to performing assigned telecommunications service requests to ensure accuracy of work to be performed
Assist customers with routine questions. Train customers on Telecom operating procedures for telephones, both wired and wireless, voicemail, Cisco Finesse, Cisco Unified Intelligence Center reporting and various other systems as needed
Configure and install fax lines. Install, maintain and repair Paging interface systems
Install new telephones (Cisco VoIP/SIP and Meridian) and fax lines by making cross-connects on MDF and IDF and patch panels. This requires a thorough knowledge of the wiring color code. Must be knowledgeable of the various wiring standards. Performs troubleshooting on various telephone systems as needed. Perform moves and changes on telephony equipment as needed
Assist with the installation, programming and maintenance of VG310 and VG450 equipment. This includes installing hardware, associated patch panels and running patch cables as needed. Must also assist in performing upgrades and troubleshoot problems as they arise
Must be able to work overtime as needed, travel locally as needed, work on-call as needed and perform other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree in Information Systems or a related field and two (2) years of related experience required
Work experience may substitute for education requirement
Preferred
Directly related experience supporting an advanced telecommunication system/network
Previous experience or training in a networking or telecommunications related field with any of the following: Norstar, Nortel, Call Pilot, Meridian Mail, Cisco Unified Call Manager, Unity Connect systems
Ability to punch down cross connects on both 66 and 110 blocks
Ability to tone cables using a toner/probe
Must be a highly detailed oriented individual with proven project management skills
Nortel BCM
Norstar
Meridian Mail
Call Pilot
CUCM 11.x or higher certification
Unity Connection 11.x or higher certification
UCCX 11x or higher certification
Windows certification
Linux certification Ability to sit at a computer for extended periods of time
Ability to lift and install equipment into network equipment racks
Available for afterhours on call support
Benefits
Robust educational assistance programs
Generous paid time off
Employee assistance and wellness programs
Paid parental leave
Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
Plus more
Company
UAB Medicine
UAB medicine is a pharmaceutical company, it's operate in many country, mainly manufacturing heart problems medicine.
10001+ employees
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Doug Brewer
President, Tombigbee Healthcare Authhority and CEO, Whitfield Regional Hospital
Terri Poe
Chief Nursing Executive
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