at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Electrical and Electronic Instruments and Controls Mechanic
Electrical and Electronic Instruments and Controls Mechanic
Hiring Department: Technology Solutions
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1026253
Posting Close Date: 8/1/2024
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
This is a full-time and benefits eligible position. UIC offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. In addition all full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes; Vacation, Holiday and Sick. In addition we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits
UIC is seeking an Electrical and Electronic Instruments and Controls Mechanic on the Technology Solutions team. This role will install, maintain, test and repair all aspects of communication systems including raceways, cabling infrastructure, and equipment for various types of Network and Analog Facilities according to industry standards and electrical code. Knowledge of IP based data communications systems, IP Based/PBX telecommunication systems along with traditional analog systems and emergency phone systems is needed. Work entails both indoor and outdoor environments.
Duties & Responsibilities
Install, test, troubleshoot and repair both fiber and copper communications cabling for voice and data services which utilize the campus cabling infrastructure.
Rearrange, install or remove surface raceways, cable trays and conduits to support layer 1 cabling.
Maintain and install hardware, such as Centrex ,VoIP and emergency phones, network switches, wireless hardware and security hardware.
Ability to communicate and coordinate with network engineering staff, admins and clients in supporting daily work. Communication will be verbal, written and/or electronically.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. "Other Duties" include but are not limited to time reporting, material tracking, circuit tracking, etc.
Minimum Qualifications Required:
Experience sufficient to qualify as a journeyman electrician, with a minimum of four (4) years/48 months of actual work in the trade, which may include apprentice and/or vocational training. The trade for this purpose shall include work normally performed by a/an Electrician, Maintenance Electrician, Journeyman Electrician, Inside Wireman, Control Electrician, Electrician Technician, Industrial Electrician, Journeyman Wireman, Communications Journeyman.
Three (3) years/36 months of experience/training in the maintenance of systems in support of telephony, voice, and data communications, and alarm systems, that was gained in the last five (5) years/60 months. This experience/training may include experience/training used to satisfy Credential Requirement #1 above.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of Traditional Telephony circuits such as PRI's, DSL, Pots and Centrex circuits.
Understanding of IP based telephony and network infrastructure.
Experience and skilled use of certification test instruments, network troubleshooting tools, fiber optic testing... For full info follow application link.
The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
The University of Illinois Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity
institution/employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services.
