Senior Electronics Technician - 136038

Reporting to the VC-CFO, Information Technology Services (ITS) delivers Enterprise information technology services to the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) under the leadership of the campus Chief Information Officer (CIO). Information Technology Services (IT Services) uses world-class services and technologies to empower UC San Diego's mission to transform California and the world as a student-centered, research-focused, service-oriented public university. As a strategic member of the UC San Diego community, IT Services embraces innovation in their delivery of IT services, infrastructure, applications, and support. IT Services is customer-focused and committed to collaboration, continuous improvement, and accountability.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are core values at UC San Diego and within Information Technology Services. Crafting a culture around these values allows us to more deeply connect with and appreciate our employees, students, and campus partners. Information Technology Services is continuously working to build a community where we all feel safe, empowered, and encouraged to bring our authentic selves to work. We do this not only because it is what's right, but because we know that diversity drives insight and innovation. We are proud to partner closely UC San Diego's Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, as their dedication to this mission helps us all to drive change.

Under general supervision of the Installation & Repair Team Supervisor, the Senior Electronics Technician is responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of the Mitel MX One PBX, Local Area Network, Wide Area Network, Wireless Network and the Fiber Optic Network. The technician will perform daily add, moves, changes and repair for Mitel MD110 digital electronic switching system and switched Ethernet to the desktop while providing quality customer service. Troubleshoot the physical layer of the OSI Model. Ensure communications records are accurately completed and changes are made, as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Install and support the expansion of the backbone network utilizing multi-media communications switches and routers.

* Responsible for installing and maintaining all communications networks.

* Install all station cable and inside wire to include jacks, straight stations, answering devices and inside plant related equipment in accordance to IEEE and EIA/TIA standards and specifications.

* Install, maintain and trouble shoot the wireless network, wireless access points and supporting hardware.

* Build out and test fiber optic networks.

• Considerable knowledge of, and experience with, unshielded twisted pair cable plant including intra-building cable distribution (wiring closets, risers, conduit and cable trays). Familiarity with underground wiring plant and facilities

• Demonstrated ability to understand and apply wiring standards and principles to specific in-place installations, and to recommend appropriate action.

• Proven skills and knowledge in interpretation and units of measurements such as speed of light, metric system, wavelength, and various others in relation to fiber.

• Demonstrated skill in installation of telephone and Ethernet installations.

• Ability to communicate effectively with campus management including high-level technically-oriented professionals on matters where University objectives regarding data, systems terminal equipment and fiber are involved.

• Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on background check results.

• Employee must be available to work overtime and rotating on-call shifts.

• Employee must be able to work flexible hours, if workload requires it.

• May be required to work during adverse weather conditions.

• Must possess and maintain a valid California driver's license.

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

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