Fiber Tech II

Job Summary

Install air-blown and traditional fiber. Clean, splice, repair (break/fix), manage, test, and occasionally remove fiber-optic cabling. Perform optical and electronic acceptance tests; diagnose and resolve problems identified during testing. Determine and/or follow methods and sequence of operations in performing these operations. Routinely update the documentation of the University's fiber-optic network infrastructure. Work under general supervision.

• Install (air-blown and traditional), troubleshoot, clean, terminate, splice, repair (break/fix), provide final system testing, and occasional removal of fiber optic cabling for outside and inside fiber-optic cable plant.
• Install cabinet, MDF, IDF, TDU, floor mount rack, and wall mount rack including racking and removal of equipment.
• Use provided database tool(s) and field knowledge to aid in the creation of new pathways.
• Coordinate install with stakeholders and fiber technicians.
• Use OTDR, OLTS, VFI/VFL, OPM, inspection microscope, etc. to test and analyze fiber network to ensure contiguous communication, network integrity, and quality.
• Maintain optical equipment; calibrate test equipment.
• Provide preventive maintenance for fiber network.
• Interpret engineering documentation including schematics, fiber management systems, and performance OTDR reports.
• Comply with University and industry fiber‑optic and cabling standards.
• Complete work in locations throughout the main campus, Hospital, Research Park and some off‑campus locations.
• Using various computer‑based programs, maintain documentation of time worked (daily activity), track materials and labor, update fiber network changes and upgrades, vehicle logs, and compose clear and concise reports as requested.
• Some after‑hour work I necessary (including weekend and holiday).
• Perform on‑call rotation as required. Requires ability to be on Campus within 1 hour.

Voice and Data wiring:
Three years full‑time work or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) installing and terminating voice and data unshielded twisted cable, a basic knowledge of building design with an understanding of horizontal distribution required, the ability to distinguish colors and a working knowledge of Category 5 and 6 standards (EIA/TIA standards) and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills are also required.

Must possess a valid Utah driver’s license.

Strong Computer Skills Preferred. Telephone Installation and Repair:
Three years full‑time work or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience), experience working with electronic key systems, a working knowledge of Centrex services, a working knowledge of PBX systems, overhead paging systems, and ACD systems, strong computer skills on windows operating system also required. The ability to distinguish colors and a working knowledge of Category 5 and 6 standards (EIA/TIA standards) and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills are also required.

Must possess a valid Utah driver’s license.

Familiarity with air‑blown fiber techniques. Light Brigade (or similar) FOC certification(s).

University Information Technology (UIT), the central IT service provider for the University of Utah, reports to the U's Chief Information Officer and is responsible for many of the U's shared IT services including the wired and wireless network;
Campus Information Services (CIS) portal; UMail, telephone, and online collaboration; digital learning technologies; information security; software licensing; and a host of other IT systems and services.

Located in Salt Lake City, the U is the flagship institution of the State of Utah's system of higher education, home to arts and museum venues and a member of the BIG-12 Conference. Skiing and snowboarding opportunities are a short distance from campus, and opportunities to pursue activities from biking to hiking to fishing abound. Salt Lake City is home to the Utah Symphony and Opera, Ballet West, professional sports teams, and a wide…