Temporary Entry Communications Technician - Enterprise Technology UTEMPS

Job Posting Title

Temporary Entry Communications Technician - Enterprise Technology - (UTEMPS)

• Hiring Department: UTemp Pool
• Position Open To:
  All Applicants
• Weekly Scheduled
  
  Hours:
  
  40
• FLSA Status:
  Non-Exempt
• Earliest
  
  Start Date:
  
  Immediately
• Position Duration:
  Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2026
• Location:
  
  UT MAIN CAMPUS

Temporary assignments may be filled at any time; only competitive applicants selected will be contacted and provided with instructions on the continued application process. Please no phone calls or emails. The projected end date for this assignment is August 31, 2026. This temporary assignment is benefits-eligible. The selected candidate must have a current/valid Texas driver's license and a clean driving record.

Provide semi-skilled and installer helper level installation of Telecommunications cabling for the University of Texas ase describe the Preferred Qualifications that you would like your UTemp to have:
Experience installing inside plant communications cabling and wireless access points. Experience in commercial construction work.

• Install Telecom cabling in new and existing structures in enclosed and cramped spaces or rate mechanical and electrical equipment used in the installation of cabling in close proximity to high voltage and high pressure steam pipes.
• Complete Reports of time, materials, and other necessary items required for the assigned tasks. Set up and dismantle equipment. Operate a UT vehicle.

• High School graduate or GED.
• Work constructively as a team member.
• Exercise good safety habits.
• Experience installing inside plant communications cabling and wireless access points. Experience in commercial construction work.
• Regular and punctual attendance.

• Experience installing inside plant communications cabling and wireless access points.
• Experience in commercial construction work.

This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three-year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).

$20.00

• Attire:
  Jeans.
• Jeans, work shirt, polo or button up with long pants (no shorts), closed-toe shoes or work boots, steel-toe preferred.

• Hours per week - 40
• The work hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:
You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that all required Materials have been uploaded.

Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:
As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application.

The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding…