Entry Communications Technician

Entry Communications Technician

Hiring Department:
Enterprise Technology - University Data Center

Position Open To:
All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40 Hours per week

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration:
Expected to Continue

Location:

Austin, TX

Job Details:
This position provides a good work/life balance with a typical 40‑hour work week and limited travel for training. Enterprise Technology supports the university mission. The work will make a difference in students, faculty, and staff.

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Vision, dental, life, and disability insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (defined benefit retirement plan)
• Additional voluntary retirement programs: tax‑sheltered annuity 403(b) and deferred compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Training and conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Athletic ticket discounts
• Access to UT Austin's libraries and museums
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Capital Metro buses with staff

Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis for any employer without sponsorship. This position requires maintaining internet service and a mobile phone with voice and data plans for work use.

• Creates pathways and pulls wires for data, voice, and security purposes.
• Responsible for installation and routine or emergency maintenance and/or repair of telecom cabling and network equipment, and driving university‑owned vehicles to job sites.
• Reads schematic diagrams to install telecommunication wires and equipment.
• Maintains physical and online data records on Pinnacle and other databases.
• Performs other related functions as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1 year of experience installing telecommunications horizontal cabling.
• Experience using Microsoft Windows software and basic computer skills.
• Class “C” driver’s license.

• 3 or more years’ experience installing horizontal telecommunications cabling.
• Experience installing wireless access points.
• Experience in a telecommunications or construction field at the University of Texas at Austin.

• Standard office conditions with repetitive keyboard use.
• Requirements for manual dexterity and use of ladders and stairs.
• Exposures to all weather conditions, extreme temperatures, chemical fumes, electrical and mechanical hazards.

• Monday – Friday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. Occasional overtime and/or on‑call may be required.

$44,000 + depending on qualifications.

The University of Texas at Austin is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative action employer that complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The university is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

The University of Texas at Austin will not discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Employees with access to compensation information cannot disclose pay to individuals who do not otherwise have access.