Telecommunications Technician

Polk County Public Schools • Lakeland, FL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This position performs responsible technical and professional work in planning, laying out, and installing telecommunications wiring. The technician supervises, plans, and coordinates installation, troubleshooting, and repair of telecommunications wiring and associated connective peripherals; estimates materials and labor for projects; and works directly with the telecommunications specialist on installations and changes to existing wiring. The role requires travel to school locations and worksites within the district and work both indoors and outdoors.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school, GED equivalent, or approved trade school.
• Two years of experience in the telecommunications field.
• Extensive knowledge of standard practices, methods, tools, and materials used in telecommunications field wiring installations.
• Knowledge of local and national electrical codes pertaining to telecommunications.
• Ability to trace, isolate, and repair wiring defects safely and promptly.
• Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written commands.
• Ability to interpret and follow blueprints.
• Ability to develop accurate time and materials estimates for assigned projects.
• Working knowledge of computer networks and their topologies, computer connectivity, and associated software.
• Ability to develop and maintain simple CAD drawings of modified or installed wiring.
• Possess or acquire a valid Florida driver's license within two weeks of hire.
• Ability to travel to district schools and worksites.
• Ability to lift, carry, move, and/or position objects frequently weighing up to 20 pounds and infrequently weighing between 20 and 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in electronics or an associated field.
• Bilingual/biliterate.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, plan, and coordinate installation, troubleshooting, and repair of telecommunications wiring and associated connective peripherals.
• Develop estimates of materials and labor needed to complete assigned projects.
• Work directly with the telecommunications specialist to install and modify existing telecommunications wiring.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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