Telecommunications Technician

Polk County Public Schools • Lakeland, FL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position exists to perform responsible, technical, and professional work in planning, layout, and installation of telecommunications wiring. The position supervises, plans, and coordinates the installation, troubleshooting, and repairs for all types of telecommunications wiring and associated connective peripherals. It also develops estimates of materials and labor to successfully complete assigned projects and works directly with the telecommunications specialist to perform installations and changes to existing telecommunications wiring.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school, GED equivalent, or approved trade school.
• Two years experience in the telecommunications field.
• Extensive knowledge of the standard practices, methods, tools, and materials used in telecommunications field wiring installations.
• Knowledge of local and national electrical codes pertaining to telecommunications.
• The ability to trace, isolate, and repair wiring defects in a timely and safe manner.
• The ability to understand and properly carry out verbal and written commands.
• Capable of working from, interpreting and following blueprints.
• Possess the ability to develop accurate estimates of time and materials for assigned projects.
• Working knowledge of computer networks and their topologies along with computer connectivity and associated software.
• The ability to develop and maintain simple CAD drawings of modified or installed wiring.
• Possess or acquire within two weeks of hire a valid Florida driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree in electronics or associated field preferred.
• Bilingual/biliterate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, plans and coordinates, the installation, troubleshooting, and repairs for all types of telecommunications wiring and associated connective peripherals.
• Develops estimates of materials and labor to successfully complete assigned projects.
• Works directly with the telecommunications specialist to perform installations and changes to existing telecommunications wiring.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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