Broadband Fiber Technician / Mechanic Telecommunication

MSU Internal Job Postings Details • East Lansing, MI

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About The Position

As a Broadband Fiber Technician you will be working as a subject matter expert (SME) in the Telecom Operations group within the Michigan State University Information Technology Infrastructure Support team. The mission of this team is to install, maintain and support the critical infrastructure for telecommunication systems which include Fiber optics, Voice, Data, Cable TV, Wireless, Radio and the outside plant infrastructure. In this role you will be engaged in many activities which include but are not limited to: Planning and field engineering to complete work orders and projects as needed. Installation, evaluation and repair of pathways and space for cabling and fiber optics. Pulling of low voltage cabling, fiber optics, coaxial broadband feed lines and RF distribution systems. Terminating cable and fiber to industry standard specification, testing and certification of work. Fusion splicing of fiber optics, OTDR Testing and Light Level testing for fiber optics. Troubleshooting all broadband systems at level 1 of infrastructure within the OSI model. Field repair and customer service as SME demonstrating professionalism and ethical behavior Michigan State University (MSU) is ranked #30 among public universities and #63 overall in U.S. News & World Report’s America’s Best Colleges 2025. Located in East Lansing, three miles east of the state’s capitol, the MSU community includes more than 12,000 faculty, academic and support staff, as well as over 51,000 students. MSU offers an extensive benefits package to its employees including health care, prescription, and dental coverage, and a base retirement program with a University matching contribution, as well as basic life insurance. In addition, MSU offers educational benefits including a course fee courtesy program and educational assistance. MSU Information Technology provides the primary leadership for strategic, financial, and policy initiatives affecting information technology (IT) across MSU. MSU IT offers technology resources that support MSU’s mission of providing education, conducting research, and advancing engagement.

Requirements

• Completion of a high school education or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience.
• Successful completion of an applicable trade specific Trades Helper program or completion of an approved apprenticeship program or an associate degree, equivalent BICSI, TIA, SCTE (Technician), or equivalent education/experience.
• Five years’ experience in telecommunication installation (cable television, fiber optics, networking, telephone, two-way radio, and/or wireless communication) and repair of telecommunication equipment that includes five years of experience in commercial telecommunication installation, maintenance and trouble-shooting and demonstrated ability to independently perform the duties and responsibilities of the classification, or equivalent education/experience.
• Must pass the BICSI IN-225 trade competency assessment to receive progression step increase at and after the 12-month mark.
• Must pass the BICSI TE-350 trade competency assessment to receive progression step increases at the 24 months mark.
• Expert knowledge of methods, materials, tools, equipment, occupational hazards, and safety precautions of the trade.
• Expert knowledge of applicable building codes, rules, and regulations (local, state and federal).
• Possession of a valid vehicle operator's license.
• Frequent lifting of 26 to 75 pounds and occasional lifting of over 75 pounds.
• Must furnish own tools.

Nice To Haves

• Familiar with Fluke Test Tools, Construction software "PlanGrid" or "Bluebeam"
• experience installing, terminating and testing network infrastructure cabling: copper, coax & fiber.
• Telecom Systems experience: Phone, CATV, Wireless and Broadband

Responsibilities

• Planning and field engineering to complete work orders and projects as needed.
• Installation, evaluation and repair of pathways and space for cabling and fiber optics.
• Pulling of low voltage cabling, fiber optics, coaxial broadband feed lines and RF distribution systems.
• Terminating cable and fiber to industry standard specification, testing and certification of work.
• Fusion splicing of fiber optics, OTDR Testing and Light Level testing for fiber optics.
• Troubleshooting all broadband systems at level 1 of infrastructure within the OSI model.
• Field repair and customer service as SME demonstrating professionalism and ethical behavior

Benefits

• MSU offers an extensive benefits package to its employees including health care, prescription, and dental coverage, and a base retirement program with a University matching contribution, as well as basic life insurance.
• MSU offers educational benefits including a course fee courtesy program and educational assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED