Telecommunications Technician II

Minimum Education and Experience Required:

• High School diploma or GED and previous work experience in voice, data service, cable television, card system and/or special circuit system areas or combination of education and relevant experience.

In addition to the qualifications required for Telecommunications Technician I, Telecommunications Technician II must have:

• Knowledge of basic AC and DC circuit theory, including the understanding and use of Ohm’s law and the meaning of various electrical quantities
• A thorough working knowledge of various tools required for installation and maintenance
• Ability to fault locate defects in existing interbuilding/intrabuilding telecommunication facilities employing analysis along with the results obtained from the test equipment
• Ability to troubleshoot and isolate wiring and device failures and implement solution
• Understand testing apparatus to resolve data and network applications.

The expected pay range for this position is $48.04 (Step 11) to $58.11 (Step 20) per hour. Placement in the pay range is subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position.

Certificates and Licenses Required

• Must possess and maintain a valid California Non-commercial Class driver's license.

Certifications desired:

• Cisco VoIP
• Fiber: Fluke, Light Brigade or Corning
• Bicsi Certification: Installer Level II or higher
• Leviton and Systimax Contractor Connector Certification
• Network training
• Broadband Digital Installer (jonesncti)
• Nortel Voice

Physical Requirements

• Frequently stand/walk, seated, performs desk-based computer tasks.
• Occasionally climb (ladders, scaffolds, or other), twist/bend/stoop/squat, reach/work above shoulders, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, use a telephone, writing by hand, kneel/crawl, grasp forcefully, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 70 pounds.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a California Non-commercial Class C Driver’s license and drive day or night.

Working Conditions

• Exposure to excessive heat, cold, dust, asbestos and hospital conditions.
• May work at heights or in confined spaces.
• Available for 24X7 on-call response within 30 minutes of notification.

Work Standards

• When conducting university business, must comply with the California Vehicle Code and Stanford University driving requirements.
• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu/ and the appropriate collective bargaining agreement at https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/working-stanford/policies/labor-relations-collective-bargaining.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.