Installation Technician - Level I Job Mesquite area,Texas USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Position Type:
Auxiliary - Technical/Info Services/Technical Services

Date Posted:
4/28/2026

Location:
Technical Services
Information Technology Compensation Plan
Salary Range: Mesquite ISD - Compensation Plans
Shift Type: Full-Time
Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Installation Supervisor

EMPLOYMENT BEGINS: As soon as possible

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Installation, maintenance, and repair of all cabling and installation of new technology.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

High School Diploma or GED
Valid Texas driver's license.

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

Fiber Optic splicing
Knowledge of ANSI/TIA-568 standards
Tracing/Troubleshooting cabling issues
Knowledge of using a OTDR to test fiber
Installation of pre-configured network switches and routers
Security camera installation and repair
Physical installation of fire and security devices under the supervision of a licensed fire technician
Television installation

EXPERIENCE:

Installation of communication cabling in an enterprise environment
Installation of basic technology
Installation of fiber optic cabling

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Responsible for maintenance of the district wide fiber optic cabling system
Splicing/Termination of fiber optic cable
Properly route and secure cables ensuring a neat and professional installation
Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe work environment for yourself and others
Assist other areas of the department with technology installs on projects that require manual labor such as:
Televisions, Fire and Security equipment, network switches and routers
Perform other hardware installs assigned by other departments
Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

Ability to work in a high-pressure environment
Strong ability to multi-task
Occasional prolonged and irregular hours
Communicating well in both oral and written form
Ability to read CAD drawings

Physical demands/environmental factors:

Reaching with hands and arms and frequently repeating the same hand, arm, or finger motion
Climbing, stooping, bending, and kneeling
Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 60 lbs.
Seeing close work such as typed or handwritten material
Able to work in high places on lifts and ladders
Able to work in tight spaces such as crawl spaces

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.