Telecommunications Technician - Buildings & Grounds Department

Telecommunications Technician – Buildings & Grounds Department (2026-27)

Location: Oakland, California

Position Type: Full‑time

Salary: $65,485.20 – $69,226.80 per year

Title: Technician, Telecommunications

Reports To: Assigned Supervisor

Department: Buildings and Grounds

Classification: Classified

FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt

Work Year/

Hours:

261 days / 8.0 hours (Full‑time) or as assigned

Salary Grade: B&G 7

Basic Function: The Telecommunications Technician is responsible for telephone hardware and cabling infrastructure support, troubleshooting, daily repair and maintenance of the telephone environment, related communications equipment and intercom/bell/clocks/speaker systems. The technician maintains and installs voice wiring, provides timely resolution, offers technical guidance to end‑users, and supports general operations.

• Install, diagnose, program, and repair analog, digital telephone, IP switches, intercom/bell/clocks/speaker systems and related equipment at schools and other district sites.
• Install, terminate, test and troubleshoot voice cable systems.
• Suggest problem resolution strategies related to cable infrastructure problems.
• Use a variety of test equipment and computers for diagnosis and programming needs.
• Monitor the telecommunications work of outside contractors to ensure satisfactory completion within local, state, federal, and district codes, regulations, and specifications.
• Install and relocate telephone and intercom/bell/clocks/speaker systems and equipment as directed.
• Install and repair voice and intercom/bell/clocks/speaker wiring with full knowledge of Category 5‑6 (or standard) copper wire and fiber‑optic cabling requirements.
• Operate hand and power tools.
• Determine needs and order materials for equipment or system maintenance or replacement.
• Make labor and materials cost estimates.
• Work from blueprints and schematic diagrams.
• Confer with contractors regarding installation and repair of lines and equipment.
• Maintain records including time, inventory, stock usage, and items repaired or in need of repair.
• Respond to emergency repair needs.
• Provide assistance to end‑users by demonstrating the operation of telephones, intercom/bell/clocks/speaker, and voicemail services.
• Attend and participate in approved meetings, conferences and seminars to maintain current knowledge of technological advances.
• Coordinate and work with personnel from other areas to complete assignments.
• Drive a light truck; transport tools, equipment, and supplies to ensure material availability at job sites.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Training,

Education and Experience:

Any combination equivalent to high‑school graduation supplemented by college‑level coursework or vocational training in telecommunications equipment repair and three years experience in the installation and repair of telephone switches and voice systems. Training in electronics, intercom/bell/clocks/speaker and communication systems may be substituted for experience.

Telephone Company experience is a plus.

• Manufacturer’s certification is desirable.
• Valid California driver’s license with no restrictions that would preclude driving on the job.
• Employment eligibility will include fingerprints, tuberculosis, and/or other employment clearance.

• Applicable federal, state, and district codes, safety codes, regulations, policies and procedures governing work scope.
• Telephone company facilities including trunks, ISDN, and T1.
• Telecommunication terminology.
• Analog and digital station equipment.
• Category 5‑6 (or current standard) cabling and termination.
• Fiber‑optic cable requirements and termination.
• All standards of phone/data transmission wiring, repair and termination.
• Proper color coding for wire installation.
• Record‑keeping and report preparation techniques.
• Diverse backgrounds of district students.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Reading and writing English communications skills.
• Computer software, hardware, and related technology.

• Install, program, troubleshoot, and repair telephone switches, intercom/bell/clocks/speaker…