Network Development Technician (7170C), Berkeley IT - #73440

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We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at Berkeley, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles, our Principles of Community, and our Strategic Plan.

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Departmental Overview

Berkeley IT believes in and fosters a workplace environment where people can bring their diverse skills, perspectives and experiences toward achieving our goals through a process of critical inquiry, discovery, innovation, while simultaneously committing to making positive contributions towards the betterment of our world.

In addition, members of the Berkeley IT community have created and endorse the following values for our organization to augment and amplify the campus principles:

• We champion diversity.
• We act with integrity.
• We deliver.
• We innovate.

Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging are more than just suggestions for us. They are the guiding principles underlying how we come together, develop leaders at all levels of the organization, and create an environment that unites us. We affirm the dignity of all individuals, call upon our leaders to address critical issues with integrity and intention, respect our differences as well as our commonalities, and strive to uphold a just community free from discrimination and hate.

Team Overview

Campus IT Infrastructure is the Berkeley IT unit that brings together and integrates the engineering and implementation of core, foundational campus IT infrastructure, delivering essential IT services that support UC Berkeley's continually evolving needs. This position is a part of the Communications Infrastructure Design & Build (CIBD) in Campus IT Infrastructure.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the installation of voice and data station cabling (from the TR - Telecommunications Room to the station jack). This is primarily handled via the management of outside contractors but is occasionally performed by the technician. It manages and installs riser copper and fiber optic cabling within buildings (between TR's) in addition to overseeing the build-out of TR's. It is responsible for collecting and ensuring the accuracy of cabling test results for uploading into the campus database. The position is also responsible for the installation, testing and troubleshooting of fiber circuits at the request of Network Engineers and Project Managers in the department

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: 10/29/2024.

Responsibilities

Fiber Circuits:

• Install, test, troubleshoot and repair fiber circuits throughout campus in support of the voice and data networks.
• This involves placing fiber jumpers between two to many FIC's (Fiber Interface Cabinets) within buildings or across campus.
• All connections must be cleaned, labeled, tested and documented.
• It requires the ability to use sophisticated test equipment - primarily dB loss meters and OTDR's (Optical Time Domain Reflectometer)

Contractor Management:

• Manage outside contractors who perform work on campus for the installation of communications cabling.
• This may involve all or some of the following: scope of work/bid preparation, job walks, bid award, oversight during construction, punch walks and test result validation and uploading.
• It also often requires coordinating with IST/Telecom units, such as DPM (Design and Project Management), NOS (Network Operations and Services) and Installation Services.

Install Equipment and Cabling:

• Install, terminate and test copper cabling as necessary, when contractors are unavailable.

Other Related Duties:

• As assigned by Manager and continuous professional development and training.

Required Qualifications

• Significant experience installing communications cabling; to include both copper and fiber.
• Ability to use industry standard copper and fiber testers.
• Ability to read and apply blueprints and standards documents.
• Ability to independently solve problems and design issues.
• Strong time management skills.
• BICSI or private courses related to the theory, installation and testing of copper and fiber optic cable.
• High School Diploma and/or equivalent experience/training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong project management skills.
• Associates Degree and/or equivalent experience/training.

Salary & Benefits

This is a 100% full-time (40 hrs a week) non-exempt career position, which is paid hourly and eligible for UC Benefits.

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The budgeted hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $40.64 (Step 1) - $ 53.77 (Step 7).

How to Apply

• To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Driving Required

• A valid driver's license and DMV check for driving record is required.

Other Information

This position is governed by the terms and conditions in the agreement for the Technical Unit (TX) between the University of California and the University Professional and Technical Employees (UPTE). The current bargaining agreement manual can be found at: http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/tx/index.html

• This is not a visa opportunity.
• This position is not eligible for full remote work.
• This recruitment has 1 opening.

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant, please see the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission poster.

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