Temporary Entry Communications Technician - ITS,N&T, C&C - (UTEMPS)
The University of Texas at AustinAbout the role
Job Posting Title:
Temporary Entry Communications Technician - ITS,N&T, C&C - (UTEMPS)----
Hiring Department:
UTemp Pool----
Position Open To:
All Applicants----
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40----
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt----
Earliest Start Date:
Immediately----
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2025----
Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS----
Job Details:
General Notes
Only competitive applicants selected will be contacted and provided with instructions on the continued application process. This temporary assignment may be filled at any time. Please no phone calls or emails. The projected end date for this assignment is August 31, 2025. This assignment will be benefits-eligible. The selected candidate must have a current /valid Texas driver's license and a clean driving record.
Purpose
Provide semi-skilled and installer helper-level installation of Telecommunications cabling for the University of Texas at Austin.
Responsibilities
Install Telecom cabling in new and existing structures in enclosed and cramped spaces or at heights. Operate mechanical and electrical equipment used in the installation of cabling in close proximity to high-voltage and high-pressure steam pipes.
Complete Reports of time, materials, and other necessary required for the assigned tasks. Set up and dismantle equipment. Operate a UT vehicle.
Required Qualifications
High School graduate or GED. Class C Texas operator driver's license. Work constructively as a team member. Exercise good safety habits.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience installing inside plant communications cabling and wireless access points. Experience in commercial construction work.
Driving Required
This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three-year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).
Hourly Rate
$20.00
Working Conditions
Attire: Jeans
Jeans, work shirt polo or button up with long pants (no shorts), closed-toe shoes or work boots, steel-toe preferred.
Standard Office Environment, Use of manual dexterity, Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation, Lifting, pushing, or pulling, Standing
Work Shift
Hours per week - 40
The work schedule is from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. With a 30-minute lunch period
Required Materials
Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
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Employment Eligibility:
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