{"id":5562,"date":"2024-03-26T16:34:16","date_gmt":"2024-03-26T23:34:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/comp\/?page_id=5562"},"modified":"2026-03-11T13:25:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T20:25:51","slug":"communications-technician-3","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/v1cypwr8vx2.c.updraftclone.com\/comp\/classified-staff\/communications-technician-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Communications Technician 3"},"content":{"rendered":"

UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP<\/strong><\/p>\n

22307 (NE H NI SEIU 925 Non Supv)
\n24131 (NE H SEIU 925 Non Supv)
\n17380 (NE S SEIU 925 Non Supv)<\/p>\n

BASIC FUNCTION<\/strong><\/p>\n

Perform certified, senior-level computer analysis, diagnosis, repair, and maintenance work on major, highly complex, system-wide, high-risk, high-impact, mission-critical FCC registered class A PBX and associated telecommunication systems; plan, coordinate and perform all maintenance activities and install and test major units of a large telecommunication\/video\/computer system and\/or telecommunication\/video\/data communication network.<\/p>\n

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS<\/strong><\/p>\n

In a medical center environment, independently perform highly complex, senior-level troubleshooting, maintenance, installation, construction, testing and repair activities such as analyzing an entire system of elements to design, install, diagnose problems on organization-wide, major telecommunication\/video\/computer equipment and\/or telecommunication\/video\/data communication network systems. Complete electronic\/electrical construction documentation for large projects. Design, program, and repair large database systems. Perform network administration for NT domain. Evaluate and recommend medical center-wide communication systems.<\/p>\n

TYPICAL WORK<\/strong><\/p>\n

Analyze, diagnose and repair highly complex, multi-service telecommunications\/video\/computer system malfunctions or failures on same and\/or wide-area telecommunication network systems;<\/p>\n

Lead, direct and inspect for quality the work of other telecommunications technical staff, contracted technical staff and construction project personnel at all locations;<\/p>\n

Analyze system printouts, software tools, testing separate equipment and considering separate wiring configurations to isolate, diagnose and correct malfunctions; analyze software and firmware operation of communication systems to troubleshoot circuits; make adjustments, corrections, repair and replace parts to component level;<\/p>\n

Plan, coordinate, and perform all maintenance activities on a medical center-wide telecommunication\/video\/computer system and\/or telecommunication\/video\/data communication network; maintain and modify electrical power conversion and distribution systems; ensure that equipment is at current rev levels; develop and use diagnostic software and\/or digital logic devices as needed to locate malfunction(s); coordinate with software technicians and vendor representatives in making necessary changes;<\/p>\n

Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs; perform preventive maintenance on a variety of telecommunication hardware components; coordinate efforts with systems programmers and\/or vendor representatives;<\/p>\n

Review floor plans on remodel and building construction projects to make recommendations for corrections or additions; inspect and approve for release of payment on completed projects;<\/p>\n

Design and fabricate specialized interfaces, controls, or data communication equipment when interfacing complex telecommunication systems, file transfers, data gathering and processing apparatus for systems, control apparatus, or telecommunications equipment; design, construct and install communications links between systems such as voice terminals, terminals, work stations, printers and computer ports;<\/p>\n

Confer with internal and external experts on design concept, equipment requirements and limitations when fabricating special purpose telecommunication equipment; complete electronic\/electrical construction documentation for large projects;<\/p>\n

Install, or direct the installation of, major units of telecommunication systems such as primary rate, T1, telecommuter, and network systems; design and fabricate telecommunication network equipment;<\/p>\n

Participate in department management by developing long-range plans, policies and procedures and assisting in RFQ\/RFP documentation;<\/p>\n

Update computer maintenance manuals; ensure that test equipment is calibrated and operating properly; provide information on maintenance schedules, limitations on telecommunication availability or projected down time;<\/p>\n

Develop or oversee the development and maintenance of an inventory of spare parts and supplies, ensure that test equipment is available, operational, and calibrated;<\/p>\n

Perform the work of Communications Technician 2;<\/p>\n

May train others in telecommunications equipment maintenance, installation, construction or documentation activities;<\/p>\n

Perform related duties as required.<\/p>\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n

One year of experience as a Communications Technician 2.<\/p>\n

Equivalent education and\/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and\/or registration.<\/p>\n

CLASSIFICATION HISTORY<\/strong><\/p>\n

07\/01\/2002: NEW
\n06\/01\/2005: CSR Class Conversion<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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