Telecommunications Specialist II

University of Florida•Gainesville, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for maintaining, inspecting, and repairing various telecommunication and life safety systems. This includes cable, data, and telephone lines, networking systems, uninterrupted power supplies (UPS), and communication equipment. The role involves installing, testing, and maintaining low voltage copper communication systems, fiber optic communications systems, and television cable systems. Additionally, it includes designing, installing, testing, and maintaining community antenna televisions (CATV) and closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems, as well as voice and data communication systems. A significant part of the role involves maintaining, inspecting, and repairing life safety and fire systems, including annual inspections and functional testing of components like smoke detectors, fire alarm control panels, and ADA devices. The position also requires maintaining and repairing electronic access control systems, including electronic locks, readers, and door hardware. Inventory management, procurement procedures, and administrative support are also key responsibilities. The specialist will retrieve and close out work orders, record system data, and assist with budget preparation. Training and collaboration with other technicians, vendors, and stakeholders are expected. The role also involves completing underground cable locates and participating in an on-call duty rotation for emergency situations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and four years of relevant experience.
Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
Valid driver's license.
Demonstrated proficiency with computers and basic software applications.
Demonstrated communication skills (verbal and written).
Demonstrated customer service and interpersonal skills.
Ability to perform types of physical exertion necessary for task completion.
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects or tasks simultaneously.
Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
Demonstrated ability to understand, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

EXPERIENCE BICSI Installer 1 and 2, or BICSI Technician
Five years of fire alarm, access control, and/or telecommunication experience
Working knowledge of low voltage and telecommunications industry practices and procedures
Working knowledge of NFPA
Working knowledge of the electrical trade

Responsibilities

Maintain, inspect, and repair cable, data, telephone lines, and networking systems.
Install, test, and maintain uninterrupted power supplies (UPS) and communication equipment.
Test, repair, and replace network equipment and devices.
Collaborate with divisions within University of Florida Information Technology and outside vendors to keep housing telecommunication systems and networks functional.
Install, repair, test, and maintain low voltage copper communication systems, fiber optic communications systems, and television cable systems.
Design, install, test, and maintain community antenna televisions (CATV) and closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems, voice and data communication.
Maintain, inspect, and repair life safety and fire systems.
Install, maintain, and perform functional testing and inspections of life safety systems, including testing smoke detectors, pull stations, bells, fire alarm control panels, annunciation panels, water flow and tamper switches, and related equipment.
Perform annual inspections; Develop schedule for inspection and coordinate with stakeholders as necessary.
Install, maintain, and repair ADA devices such as door openers, bed shakers, bang bars, and visual notifications.
Communicate with University Police Department (UFPD), who is the alarm monitoring agent.
Remain up to date on current federal and state fire alarm safety codes.
Maintain, Inspect, and repair electronic access control systems.
Install, test, and maintain electronic lock and security systems including but not limited to electronic door strikes, electronic door magnets, readers, push to exit buttons, and infrared motion detectors.
Install, test, and maintain ADA accessible electronic door hardware.
Order and maintain inventory control of electronic and hardware components.
Repair equipment and return to active inventory.
Responsible for following proper procurement and purchasing procedures within university, and departmental guidelines.
Provide administrative support for area.
Evaluate plans, schematics, specifications, and upgrades of new and existing systems in support of projects.
Retrieve work orders, close out work orders, record system data testing, and record detailed notes of work completed.
Assist with the preparation of annual budget for area.
Train and collaborate with other technicians on systems, practices, departmental and university standards.
Coordinate and work with vendors, contractors, and departmental stakeholders responding to fire alarms and fire alarm system associated equipment.
Develop reports, handle special projects, tasks, and other duties as assigned.
Complete underground cable locates.
Serve in an on-call duty rotation, providing coverage for the area including night, weekend, and holidays responding to calls for assistance and emergency situations.