Install Repair Tech I​/Ii - Oit

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Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU’s mission, vision, and leadership standards.
You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.
Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.
This position will remain open until filled. The university reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified.
For best consideration, please submit application materials on or before August 31st, 2026.

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number S-3935

Position Number

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment External

Position Title

Position Summary

Responsible for installation, removal, rearrangement and maintenance on a variety of complex communication and security equipment. May repair and/or add to the University’s switch and database.

Required Qualifications

~Installer Repairer Tech I:
~Education equivalent to the completion of high school or GED and completion of a formal technology training course.
~Possess a valid Driver’s License and meet the provisions of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations.
~Demonstrated experience with electricity and electronics.
~Ability to distinguish colors.
~Demonstrated positive interpersonal skills.
~Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and project a positive image.

~Installer Repairer Tech II:
~All qualifications required of an Installer/Repairer I, plus:
~Five years increasingly responsible work experience to include the following areas: telecommunications installation and repair, outside telephone plant, framework, and cable splicing, video networking, and security equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

~Demonstrated ability to maintain required records.

Duties & Responsibilities

~Installer Repairer Tech I:
~Installs and repairs communications equipment and instruments such as consoles, telephones, network equipment, and key systems.
~Installs and repairs communications wiring such as main cables, distribution cables, house cables, station wiring, network wiring, fiber optics and coax.
~Terminates cable conductors on various terminating devices.
~Places and maintains cables in tunnels, in conduit, buried, or aerial as required.
~Performs testing of, and maintenance of, all communications equipment.
~Operates or utilizes electrical testing equipment, power and hand tools and drafting equipment.
~Posts and maintains installation and maintenance records and files.
~Assists in the design, installation, and maintenance of data communications hardware.
~Assists in the design, installation, and maintenance of security equipment.
~Performs additional official duties as assigned by duly designated administrative authority.

~Installer Repairer Tech II:
~Performs all duties and responsibilities of an Installer/Repairer I, plus:
~Plans and implements distribution and termination facilities such as main distributing frames, intermediate distributing frames, house terminals, and station wiring.
~Rearranges cable conductors to facilitate changes in the overall distribution system.
~Splices cables up to 2700 pairs in size mating up final configuration with the system design.
~Waterproofs cable splice points on various types of cable such as twisted pair, T-screen, and co-ax.
~Assists with the planning and programming for additions to, or modifications of, telecommunication systems.
~May assist with supervising, directing, and training other…