Infrastructure Cabling Technician

Job Summary

The ICS Technician supports UC Davis Health low-voltage and cable plant infrastructure across clinical, administrative, and data center environments. This role is responsible for installing, testing, maintaining, and documenting network, voice, fiber, and overhead paging (OHP) systems. Responsibilities include drafting Statements of Work (SoWs), maintaining accurate infrastructure documentation, supporting fiber and cabling installations, and performing Level 1 and Level 2 troubleshooting.

The position participates in an on-call rotation, responding to system outages and environmental alerts, and works closely with internal teams and vendors to ensure reliable, compliant infrastructure in support of health system operations.

• Valid California driver’s license and a driving record in accordance with local policies; willing to enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program
• 1 year working in IT healthcare
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in telecommunications infrastructure, including hands-on work with structured cabling systems, paging systems, and network hardware
• Minimum 1 year of experience installing, splicing fiber optic systems
• Experience diagnosing and resolving AC/DC power systems
• Strong foundation in telecommunications infrastructure with hands-on experience installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting fiber optic, coaxial, and copper cabling systems; knowledge of Ethernet and fiber optic cable termination, testing, and certification; ability to coordinate with stakeholders and guide cross-functional teams; project management capabilities; excellent communication skills; adaptability in fast-paced environments

• Panduit PCI Certification
• BICSI Installer 1 or 2
• Cisco Networking Basics or approved equal
• College Degree and/or equivalent horizontal cabling certifications
• Experience designing, engineering, installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting overhead paging systems (analog and IP)
• 1 year of experience managing telecom room environments and compliance with ANSI/TIA, BICSI, and safety regulations; healthcare or similarly regulated environments a plus
• 3 years of experience installing, splicing fiber optic systems
• Ability to create and maintain technical documentation (e.g., ICRA permits, fiber panel layouts, network schematics); knowledge of physical security for data centers and telecom rooms; OSI layer 1 and 2; experience with PDU/IP surveillance; familiarity with DCIM and Network Management (Orion) systems; strong OSI model understanding

• Infrastructure Cabling & Operations – 50%
• Communications Infrastructure Planning – 30%
• Communications & Resources – 20%

The Infrastructure Cabling Services (ICS) team at UC Davis Health designs, installs, and maintains low-voltage cabling systems supporting clinical operations, research, and administration across extensive facilities. The team manages fiber and copper cabling, telecommunications room standards, and systems such as DAS, ERRCS, overhead paging, and CarePoint. ICS collaborates with construction and facilities on capital projects and supports 24/7 operations with on-call coverage, maintaining compliance with healthcare codes and ICRA protocols.

• Salary: $3,275.86 - $6,026.82 (Bi-Weekly)
• Salary Grade: 230
• UC
  
  Job Title:
  
  COMM AND NETWORK TCHL ANL 3 TX
• UC Job Code: 005168
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type:
  Staff:
  Career
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift: M-F
• Location:
  
  Cypress Building (HSP
  013)
• Union Representation: TX-Technical Professionals
• Benefits Eligible:
  Yes
• This position is 100% on-site

UC Davis offers a full range of benefits and programs to support health, wellness, financial security, and career development. Benefits include medical plans, dental and vision premiums for you and your family, extensive leave benefits, paid holidays, paid time off, continuing education allowances, professional development opportunities, Work Life/Welness programs, on-site employee assistance, supplemental insurance options, student loan repayment assistance where eligible, and retirement options.

Details and eligibility are available…