Infrastructure Installation Assistant

Virginia Tech • Blacksburg, VA

47d • Onsite

About The Position

Virginia Tech's Division of Information Technology, specifically Network Infrastructure and Services (NI&S), is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Infrastructure Installation Assistant. This role contributes to the installation of cable, conduit, surface raceway, optical fiber, and various network hardware and equipment essential for Virginia Tech’s communications networks. These networks support the operational, academic, social, and research needs of over 33,000 students and 8,000 faculty/staff. The position offers opportunities for learning and growth within a dynamic team committed to continuous improvement. Team members are expected to work cooperatively, respect diverse practices and values, focus on customer needs, build positive relationships, listen actively, appreciate different perspectives, communicate clearly, manage time effectively, and demonstrate self-discipline and reliability.

Requirements

• Must be able to communicate effectively and with supervision, maintain highly accurate documentation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and effectively function as a team member with the ability to accurately follow oral and written instructions.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a good driving record and have a background check with favorable results.
• Able to climb ladders, reach overhead, and kneel down for long periods of time.
• Able to use handheld tools.

Nice To Haves

• Experience performing installation and repair work on voice, data and video systems.
• Able to read and interpret blueprints and floor plans.
• Understanding of telecommunications structured cabling standards.
• Proficient with the use of personal computers, and cable testers.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the installation, repair and maintenance of the University voice, data and video systems.
• Installation, termination, and splicing of inter and intra-building multimode and single mode optical fiber and high pair count PE89 copper.
• With detailed direction, perform activation of various telecommunications services as specified in work orders.
• Assist with fusion splicing, termination and testing of optical fiber.
• With supervision, completes installation of network hardware to include wireless access points and Ethernet switches.
• Installation of Category 6 station cable, termination of RJ-45 jacks, termination of S-210 wiring blocks and perform certification of station cable to ensure compliance with university and industry standards.
• Maintain work order documentation and verify that 911 information is correct after work orders are completed.
• Participation in project management as a team member, following all appropriate IT Project Management processes and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed