Telecommunications Technician - Buildings & Grounds Department (2026-27

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

Oakland Unified School District Buildings & Grounds, Oakland, California

• Job
• Final date to receive applications:
  Posted until filled
• Posted:
  Jul 16, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date:
  Immediately
• Position Type:
  Full-Time
• Salary: $65,485.20 to $69,226.80 Per Year

Title: Technician, Telecommunications

Reports To: Assigned Supervisor

Department: Buildings and Grounds

Classification: Classified

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Work Year/

Hours:

261 days/8.0 hours (FT) or as assigned

Issued: Created:
May 2014

Salary Grade: BGR 7

Basic Function: Under the direction of assigned supervisor, 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 is responsible for the maintenance and installation of voice wiring. They provide timely resolution, technical guidance to end-users and support general operations.

Representative Duties: (Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to reflect the principal job elements accurately.)

Essential Functions:

• Install, diagnose, program, and repair a variety of 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 for repairs and computers for diagnosis and programming needs.
• Monitor the telecommunications work of outside contractors to ensure that the projects are satisfactorily completed and within local, state, federal and District codes, regulations and specifications.
• Install and relocate telephone and intercom/bell/clocks/speaker systems and equipment as directed by assigned supervisor.
• Install and repair of 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 the maintenance or replacement of equipment or systems.
• Make labor and materials cost estimates.
• Work from blueprints and schematic diagrams.
• Confer with contractors regarding the 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 voice mail services.
• Attend and participate in approved meetings, conferences and seminars to maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field.
• Coordinate and work with personnel from other areas to complete assignments.
• Drive a light truck; transport a variety of tools, equipment and supplies to ensure the availability of materials required at the job site.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Training, education, and experience:
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school 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.

Licenses and Other Requirements:

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

Knowledge of:

• Applicable federal, state, and District codes, safety codes, regulations, policies and procedures…