DeKalb County School District · 1 day ago
Central Office _ Engineer I, Telecommunications Systems (Information and Instructional Technology ) 2025-2026
Decatur, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expDeKalb County School District is seeking an experienced Engineer I, Telecommunications Systems. The role involves facilitating telecommunications operations, implementing network solutions, and providing technical support across the school system.
Primary/Secondary Education
Responsibilities
Repairs and corrects all telecommunications issues received through work orders, including moves, adds, and changes to service
Maintains the integrity of the school system's main telephone switchboard
Maintains various other telecommunications systems (e.g., voicemail, School Connects)
Ensures all telecommunications systems are operating at peak performance
Receives calls regarding requests and other information based on telecom interests; responds to daily issues and dispatches technicians accordingly; responds to cell phone issues based on issuance
Performs daily checks on all telecom systems to include all servers, systems, switches and other peripherals required for the telecom system
Ensures all troubleshooting, installations and repairs of telecom equipment and servers are completed, documented and configured per the project
Designs and programs network and other technical solutions
Keeps documentation on all telecom systems, servers and peripherals
Handles cell phone requests and issues as needed
Performs installation of new equipment
Ensures all systems have up-to-date software release versions and monitors technical bulletins for any current notices
Participates in planning meetings for new system installations and maintenance; participates on committees and attends all essential meetings
Develops training and user guides for current systems; trains co-workers on use of system
Speaks with outside vendors on the District's behalf regarding telecom infrastructure
Remains current on current trends in Telecommunications
Carries a district issued cellular phone and may require work outside of regularly scheduled hours as this position is critical to efficient operation of the DCSD communications Infrastructure
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Communication Systems Engineering or closely related area is required
More than three (3) years telecommunications systems installation/maintenance or closely related experience is required
Company
DeKalb County School District
DeKalb County School District is Georgia’s 3rd largest preK-12 system, with 137 schools and centers, including school choice programs.
10001+ employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Erick Hofstetter
Chief Operating Officer
Antwyn Brown
Deputy Chief Operations Officer
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