Details
Open Date 12/08/2025
Requisition Number PRN43768B
Job Title Telecom Installation Tech 2
Working Title Fiber Tech II
Career Progression Track D
Track Level
FLSA Code Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
Regular hours are 7:30am to 4:00pm Monday through Friday (40 hours a week). Evening, weekend, and on-call work as needed.
VP Area President
Department 01555 - UIT INFRASTRUCTURE & OPS
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $15.50 to $24.50
Close Date 03/08/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
Install air-blown and traditional fiber. Clean, splice, repair (break/fix), manage, test, and occasionally remove fiber-optic cabling. Perform optical and electronic acceptance tests; diagnose and resolve problems identified during testing. Determine and/or follow methods and sequence of operations in performing these operations. Routinely update the documentation of the University's fiber-optic network infrastructure. Work under general supervision.
Responsibilities
Install (air-blown and traditional), troubleshoot, clean, terminate, splice, repair (break/fix), provide final system testing, and occasional removal of fiber optic cabling for outside and inside fiber-optic cable plant.
Install cabinet, MDF , IDF , TDU , floor mount rack, and wall mount rack including racking and removal of equipment.
Use provided database tool(s) and field knowledge to aid in the creation of new pathways.
Coordinate install with stake holders and fiber technicians.
Use OTDR , OLTS , VFI / VFL , OPM , inspection microscope, etc. to test and analyze fiber network to ensure contiguous communication, network integrity, and quality.
Maintain optical equipment; calibrate test equipment.
Provide preventive maintenance for fiber network.
Interpret engineering documentation including schematics, fiber management systems, and performance OTDR reports.
Comply with University and industry fiber-optic and cabling standards.
Complete work in locations throughout the main campus, Hospital, Research Park and some off-campus locations.
Using various computer-based programs, maintain documentation of time worked (daily activity), track materials and labor, update fiber network changes and upgrades, vehicle logs, and compose clear and concise reports as requested.
Some after hour work I necessary (including weekend and holiday).
Perform on-call rotation as required. Requires ability to be on Campus within 1 hour.
Minimum Qualifications
Voice and Data wiring: Three years full-time work or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) installing and terminating voice and data unshielded twisted cable, a basic knowledge of building design with an understanding of horizontal distribution required, the ability to distinguish colors and a working knowledge of Category 5 and 6 standards ( EIA / TIA standards) and demonstrated human relations and effective communications skills are also required. Must possess a valid Utah drivers license.
Strong computer skills preferred.
Telephone Installation and Repair: Three years full-time work or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience), experience working with electronic key systems, a working knowledge of Centrex services, a working knowledge of PBX systems, overhead paging systems, and ACD systems, strong computer skills on windows operating system also required. The ability to distinguish colors and a working knowledge of Category 5 and 6 standards ( EIA / TIA standards) and demonstrated human relations and effective communications skills are also required. Must possess a valid Utah drivers license.
Preferences
Familiarity with air-blown fiber techniques. Light Brigade (or similar) FOC certification(s).
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
About UIT :University Information Technology ( UIT ), the central IT service provider for the University of Utah, reports to the U'sChief Information Officerand is responsible for many of the U's shared IT services including the wired and wireless network; Campus Information Services ( CIS ) portal; UMail, telephone, and online collaboration; digital learning technologies; information security; software licensing; and a host of other IT systems and services.
About the University of Utah : Located in Salt Lake City, the U is the flagship institution of the State of Utah's system of higher education, home toarts and museum venuesand a member of theBIG -12 Conference.Skiing and snowboarding opportunitiesare a short distance from campus, and opportunities to pursue activities frombiking to hiking to fishing abound. Salt Lake City is home to theUtah Symphony and Opera,Ballet West,professional sports teams, and a wide range of other cultural and recreational activities.
The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees including:
Excellenthealth, dental, and wellness coverageat affordable rates
14.2% retirement contributions
Generouspaid leave time
11 paid holidaysper year
50% tuition reductionfor employees after completing probationary period, and spouse, and dependent children after three years
Flex spending accounts
Free transiton most UTA services
Employee discounts on a variety of products and services including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel
Professional development opportunities
A wellness program to promote health and quality of life
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Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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