What are the responsibilities and job description for the Telecomm Installation Technician II position at Inside Higher Ed?
Posting Number:
S15369P
Working Title:
Telecomm Installation Technician II
Department:
EITS-Network Infrastruc & Srvc
About The University Of Georgia:
Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.
College/Unit/Department Website:
eits.uga.edu
Posting Type:
External
Retirement Plan:
TRS
Employment Type:
Employee
Benefits Eligibility:
Benefits Eligible
Full/Part Time:
Full Time
Additional Schedule Information:
7:30am – 4:30pm; Monday – Friday
Advertised Salary:
Up to 49,700
Posting Date:
06/26/2026
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Proposed Starting Date:
07/27/2026
Special Instructions To Applicants:
Athens Area
EEO Policy Statement:
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
USG Core Values Statement:
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 08.02.18.01.02.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.
Classification Title:
Telecomm Installation Tech II
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
FTE:
1.00
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum 2 years experience in low installation and repair; BICSI training
Position Summary:
Perform routine telecommunications cabling activities including job site preparation; creating cable pathways; installing twisted pair, fiber, and coax cable; terminating twisted pair, fiber, and coax cable; installing racks and other equipment in telecommunications closets; testing and certifying cable installations.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And/or Competencies:
Installation and termination of twisted pair cable; ability to climb ladders and perform overhead work; ability to operate hand tools.
Physical Demands:
Lift 50 lbs, climb ladders and perform overhead work, operate hand tools and power tools, work in small spaces (crawlspaces, attics, maintenance holes); operate hand tools. Driving.
Is driving a responsibility of this position?:
Yes
Is this a Position of Trust?:
Yes
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?:
No
Does this position require a P-Card? :
No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? :
No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?:
No
Does This Position Have Security Access (e.g., Public Safety, IT Security, Personnel Records, Patient Records, Or Access To Chemicals And Medications):
Yes
Credit And P-Card Policy:
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy:
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.
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Contact Details:
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name:
Derek Wynne
Recruitment Contact Email:
dwynne@uga.edu
S15369P
Working Title:
Telecomm Installation Technician II
Department:
EITS-Network Infrastruc & Srvc
About The University Of Georgia:
Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.
College/Unit/Department Website:
eits.uga.edu
Posting Type:
External
Retirement Plan:
TRS
Employment Type:
Employee
Benefits Eligibility:
Benefits Eligible
Full/Part Time:
Full Time
Additional Schedule Information:
7:30am – 4:30pm; Monday – Friday
Advertised Salary:
Up to 49,700
Posting Date:
06/26/2026
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Proposed Starting Date:
07/27/2026
Special Instructions To Applicants:
- This is a full-time, on-site position
- Please provide name and contact information for three professional references
- This position is not eligible for work authorization sponsorship
Athens Area
EEO Policy Statement:
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
USG Core Values Statement:
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 08.02.18.01.02.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.
Classification Title:
Telecomm Installation Tech II
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
FTE:
1.00
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum 2 years experience in low installation and repair; BICSI training
Position Summary:
Perform routine telecommunications cabling activities including job site preparation; creating cable pathways; installing twisted pair, fiber, and coax cable; terminating twisted pair, fiber, and coax cable; installing racks and other equipment in telecommunications closets; testing and certifying cable installations.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And/or Competencies:
Installation and termination of twisted pair cable; ability to climb ladders and perform overhead work; ability to operate hand tools.
Physical Demands:
Lift 50 lbs, climb ladders and perform overhead work, operate hand tools and power tools, work in small spaces (crawlspaces, attics, maintenance holes); operate hand tools. Driving.
Is driving a responsibility of this position?:
Yes
Is this a Position of Trust?:
Yes
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?:
No
Does this position require a P-Card? :
No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? :
No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?:
No
Does This Position Have Security Access (e.g., Public Safety, IT Security, Personnel Records, Patient Records, Or Access To Chemicals And Medications):
Yes
Credit And P-Card Policy:
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy:
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Install hardware systems such as ladder racks, J-hooks, and/or D-rings to support telecommunications cable pulls.
- Pull telecommunications cabling through the wide variety of building architectures (both old and new) found on the University of Georgia main campus and other UGA-owned and leased locations. Building pulls include both vertical (riser) and horizontal runs.
- Use industry standard methods for organizing cable runs to ensure the cables are grouped according to destination.
- Carefully dress cable bundle to assure all cables are routed in a neat, orderly appearance. Properly label the cables at both work area and wiring closet.
- Utilize industry standard techniques for determining the length of cable needed to reach the point of termination to ensure sufficient slack for re-terminating, if necessary, and to provide adequate strain relief.
- Employ and ensure that all applicable ANSI/EIA/TIA standards or manufacturer recommended techniques for accomplishing the termination types are used.
- Install work area outlets that enable connection of the customer’s equipment to the building telecommunications network.
- Test, certify and troubleshoot copper, fiber optic and wireless networks using appropriate test equipment.
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- Prepare telecommunications rooms (Main Distribution Frames-MDF and Intermediate Distribution Frames-IDF) in UGA buildings to function as central and secondary distribution nodes for telecommunications cabling networks.
- Implement firestopping techniques when appropriate for telecommunications cabling installations.
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Duties/Responsibilities:
- At the discretion of the Section Manager, the Telecommunications Installation Professional Associate may be asked to supervise the efforts of assigned team members in the performance of telecommunications cabling installation assignments.
- Will be responsible for directing all phases of the telecommunications cabling installation projects to include the safety, labor, and material requirements for the job; informs team members of their specific assignments for the installation task; makes arrangements to obtain all necessary materials for the task; oversees and helps execute the assigned network cabling job; and directs the evaluation of network integrity after the installation task is complete.
- Keep the management team updated on the progress of assigned installation projects; seeks the approval of the customer and the management team before proceeding with changes or upgrades to original installation plans.
- Provides the management team with a detailed status on assigned network cabling tasks at the end of the workday to include the estimated number of days or man hours needed to complete the job; specifics on any change orders desired by the customer and/or mandated by the job; and the need for any additional personnel or material resources.
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Duties/Responsibilities:
- Pull telecommunications cabling (fiber and or copper) through buried conduit (outside plant) routed between buildings.
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Contact Details:
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name:
Derek Wynne
Recruitment Contact Email:
dwynne@uga.edu