Journeyman Electrician - Technology Solutions

University of Illinois Chicago • Chicago, IL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

UIC is seeking a Journeyman Electrician to join the Technology Solution's team. The Journeyman Electrician will install, maintain, test and repair all aspects of communication systems including raceways, cabling infrastructure and equipment for various types of Network and Analog Facilities according to industry standards and electrical code. Knowledge of IP based data communications systems, IP Based/PBX telecommunication systems along with traditional analog systems and emergency phone systems is needed. Work entails both indoor and outdoor environments.

Requirements

• Experience sufficient to qualify as a journeyman electrician, with a minimum of four (4) years/48 months of actual work in the trade, which may include apprentice and/or vocational training. The trade for this purpose shall include work normally performed by a/an Electrician, Maintenance Electrician, Journeyman Electrician, Inside Wireman, Control Electrician, Electrician Technician, Industrial Electrician, Journeyman Wireman, Communications Journeyman.
• Three (3) years/36 months of experience/training in the maintenance of systems in support of telephony, voice, and data communications, and alarm systems, that was gained in the last five (5) years/60 months. This experience/training may include experience/training used to satisfy Credential Requirement #1 above.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Networking, Cisco switches, and Windows Server administration
• Knowledge of Traditional Telephony circuits such as PRI’s, DSL, Pots and Centrex circuits.
• Understanding of IP based telephony and network infrastructure.
• Experience and skilled use of certification test instruments, network troubleshooting tools, fiber optic testing and troubleshooting equipment and analog cabling analysis instruments.
• Ability to read floor plans, organize job processes and track time and materials on work orders.
• Ability to install conduit and surface mounted raceways.
• Contribute to a work environment that encourages the respect for co-workers and clients.
• Knowledge of the TIA/EIA Structured Cabling Standards and Electrical Codes and the ability to apply them
• Skilled use of Telecommunications electrical and construction power tools and hand tools
• Knowledge and experience in the installation of both inside plant and outside plant copper and fiber optic cabling.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, troubleshoot and repair both fiber and copper communications cabling for voice and data services which utilize the campus cabling infrastructure.
• Rearrange, install or remove surface raceways, cable trays and conduits to support layer 1 cabling.
• Maintain and install hardware, such as Centrex, VoIP and emergency phones, network switches, wireless hardware and security hardware.
• Ability to communicate and coordinate with network engineering staff, admins and clients in supporting daily work. Communication will be verbal, written and/or electronically.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
• Other duties include but are not limited to time reporting, material tracking, circuit tracking etc.

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid time Off
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed