{"id":5566,"date":"2024-03-26T16:35:34","date_gmt":"2024-03-26T23:35:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/comp\/?page_id=5566"},"modified":"2025-05-05T15:49:42","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T22:49:42","slug":"communications-technician-1","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/v1cypwr8vx2.c.updraftclone.com\/comp\/classified-staff\/communications-technician-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Communications Technician 1"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

17378 (NE S SEIU 925 Non Supv)
\n22305 (NE H NI SEIU 925 Non Supv)<\/p>\n

CLASS SERIES CONCEPT<\/strong><\/p>\n

Perform telecommunications systems support work by troubleshooting, testing, installing, maintaining, and supporting telecommunications software and hardware for communications systems and users.<\/p>\n

This series is intended to describe positions that have primary responsibility for providing telecommunications systems support in a medical center environment.<\/p>\n

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

Install, maintain and repair communications equipment, cable and wire in a medical center environment.<\/p>\n

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

Under general supervision, in a medical center environment perform entry-level, routine troubleshooting, maintenance, repair and installation of communications equipment, cable and wire such as replacing boards and diagnosing and correcting hardware problems<\/p>\n

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

Install, maintain, program and repair various telecommunications, video, and data network wiring systems including single-line and multiple-line telephones, intercom systems, overhead paging systems, radio pagers, voicemail, televisions, and other communication systems;<\/p>\n

Prioritize work orders to meet established completion dates;<\/p>\n

Use electronic test equipment and tools to perform mechanical, electro-mechanical, or electronic repairs; follow vendor manuals, schematics and wiring diagrams, specifications, or instructions from supervisor to make repairs to board or component level; calibrate and\/or test for proper operation;<\/p>\n

Assist in the installation of new equipment and\/or systems; prepare and maintain documentation of network changes;<\/p>\n

Fabricate cables for use in interfacing telecommunications equipment;<\/p>\n

Update maintenance manuals;<\/p>\n

Confer with customers and supervisor to determine equipment problems and to fulfill services requirements;<\/p>\n

Coordinate with wiring and cable installation vendors for access and scheduling; provide wire and materials as required; verify quality control to established standards of completed jobs; advise supervisor of deficiencies;<\/p>\n

Coordinate with internal service providers in implementing site alterations for cable installation; review floor plans for accuracy and report corrections to supervisor;<\/p>\n

Facilitate the bid process by providing walk-through assistance and information to contractors responding to RFQ and RFP requests;<\/p>\n

Wreck-out antiquated wire systems and replace with current standard wire; wreck-out abandoned wire in project areas prior to notice to proceed on construction, remodels and projects;<\/p>\n

Maintain adequate inventory of UTP wire and materials;<\/p>\n

May direct the work of others;<\/p>\n

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

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

Two years of experience\/training in telecommunications technology or related field.<\/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\/02\/2002: NEW
\n06\/01\/2005: CSR Class Conversion<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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