Specialized Trades Worker - Inside Wiring

Job Summary - Why you’ll love this position

Job Location: This position will be located at the Simpson Building, 709 Missouri Blvd Jefferson City, MO 65108 but will travel to multiple projects across the state.

Are you looking for a great opportunity with even better benefits? Then this job would be a great fit for you! The Office of Administration, Division of Facilities Management, Design, and Construction has a job opportunity for an Inside Wiring Coordinator. If you have a background in telecommunications, network operations and infrastructure, and project management, and are looking for a great opportunity, submit you application today!

As Specialized Trades Worker with the Construction Project Unit you will have the opportunity to build for a stronger tomorrow by applying your diverse background, education, and work experiences to a variety of construction projects statewide. This person will ensure the project is completed in alignment with project objectives and expectations and supports the mission and vision of FMDC. Every project is an opportunity to make an impact on the future, your community, and the State of Missouri!

This position has potential for long-term career growth! It is classified as a Specialized Trades Worker (click to learn more).

This position is with the Office of Administration Division of Facilities Management, Design, and Construction (OA-FMDC) supporting the Construction Project Unit. OA-FMDC is committed to strengthening the State’s investments while providing a safe and secure environment through innovative design solutions and excellent customer service.

The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. If the individual selected or the position is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., shift, security, or years of service), it will be added to the total compensation in your paycheck. A pay differential does not raise your base pay.

Responsibilities - What you’ll do

• Prioritize excellent customer service for wide and diverse network of internal and external stakeholders, including but not limited to internal teams, state agencies, state officials, contractors, and the public.
• Read blueprints and plan specifications to layout walls, systems furniture, plumbing, data, and electrical systems per project needs.
• Perform trades work and apply trade-specific knowledge to troubleshooting, repair and construction projects statewide.
• Work with internal and external network support providers to troubleshoot and maintain network and communication user devices and links of moderate complexity in assigned organizational areas.
• Monitor and complete tasks associated with the state’s inside wiring program; including designing and installing both copper and fiber network cabling.
• Facilitate inter-agency communication for Inside Wiring projects, and assist with install and implementation of new network infrastructure on a case-by-case basis.
• Produce specifications for all hardware and equipment necessary to complete an inside wiring job.
• Communicate with and assist State of Missouri agency staff with determining and designing any cabling needs.
• Effectively communicate with installers and vendors regarding job requirements, quotes, scheduling, billing, etc.
• Review and assign bids for outsourced work.
• Produce quotes to agencies for proposed jobs.
• Evaluate network configurations for agencies and provide recommendations for changes, as well as implement certain enhancements.
• Follow all OA-FMDC health and safety protocols in addition to OSHA standards.
• Other projects and special duties as assigned.

Qualifications - All you need for success

• Ability to communicate, collaborate and lead with integrity in a manner that inspires trust and builds positive rapport with a diverse group of stakeholders and the public.
• Knowledge of current data communications best practices and industry standards for network cabling.
• Knowledge of various cable types and associated capabilities and limitations.
• Experience in pulling and terminating various network cabling.
• Familiarity with network cabling hardware including but not limited to patch panels, various network racks/enclosures, various designs of termination jacks, cable ends, cable management devices, etc.
• Ability to interpret and apply plans, construction specifications, blueprints, building codes, environmental regulations, and safety codes.
• 5 years of skilled experience in the construction trades area preferred.
• Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of all trade areas. (OSHA 10 or 30 preferred, but OA-FMDC can provide training once hired if needed.)
• Excellent attendance, work ethic, attention to detail, and critical thinking skills.
• Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of information technology experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)
• Experience with installing data communications cabling.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license from Missouri or from an adjacent state if you reside outside of Missouri.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Successful background check results are required for employment in this position. This may include background checks involving a candidate's name and/or fingerprints and other screenings as needed for the specific position. The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. If the individual selected or the position is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., shift, security, or years of service), it will be added to the total compensation in your paycheck. A pay differential does not raise your base pay.

Authorization to work in the United States is a prerequisite of employment. The Office of Administration will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Job Details - More reasons to love this position

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:

OARecruiters@oa.mo.gov

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.