Telecommunications & Security Installation Technician

Telecommunications & Security Installation Technician

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Introduction: OIT Communications Infrastructure is looking for a Telecommunications & Security Installation Technician to join our team. This role is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the essential infrastructure that supports Duke University's communication and security systems.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Verified 5+ years of experience in communications installation, maintenance, and repair.
• Experience working on new commercial building and major commercial renovation construction job sites.
• A valid NC driver’s license.
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs as part of normal job duties.
• Periodic overtime and/or weekend work to meet project commitments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical College/Trade School education or equivalent of five years industry experience.
• OTDR fiber testing and fiber fusion splicing experience.
• DAS related coaxial terminating/testing experience.
• Ability to read construction blueprints/drawings.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to work in various environments, including confined spaces, communication rooms, patient, administrative, research, and student areas within the University and Medical Center.
• Moderate lifting, use of hand tools, pulling cable in ceilings/walls, and working on ladders.
• Work performed on active construction work sites alongside all other construction trades.

Position Type:

• Onsite. The work is performed on-site or at a designated assignment location.

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Essential Job Duties:

• Install, terminate, test, and label various Cat6A and Singlemode fiber cabling.
• Install WiFi access points.
• Install IP-based video surveillance cameras.
• Install card access readers/controllers.
• Install DAS related passive devices.
• Work closely with various departments and outside contractors across campus as part of construction projects.
• Collaborate with the OIT network engineering group, Duke University Police Department, etc.

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Why Work for OIT Communications Infrastructure? At Duke University, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. Our team is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of communication and security infrastructure, ensuring the safety and connectivity of our campus community. Working with us means being part of a dynamic team that values excellence, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Job Code: 00002423 ANALYST, IT
Job Level: C

Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collectivesuccess depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke Universityand Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.