Lead Telecommunications and Network Technician

University of Puget Sound   Tacoma, WA   Full-time     Information Services / Technology (IT)
Posted on April 28, 2024
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The University of Puget Sound is hiring a Lead Telecommunications and Network Technician to join our Technology Services Department!

The Lead Telecommunications and Network Technician is responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and securing computer networks for the University of Puget Sound. This role involves providing technical support to end-users and other IT staff, ensuring the smooth operation of the network, and optimizing network performance. The successful Lead Telecommunications and Network Technician must be able to manage complex projects that cross-departmental and operational boundaries, and be able to work collaboratively with other teams.

This position is:

  • Regular, full-time
  • Exempt

    View a full job description and apply today through our University website for Staff Employment!

    https://www2.pugetsound.jobs/psc/HR92PRD/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=2&JobOpeningId=7659&PostingSeq=1

    All candidates must complete an application through our official website for consideration.

    This position will be able to take advantage of Puget Sound's generous benefits package, including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision
  • Retirement plan options and 403(b) contributions
  • Paid vacation, floating holiday, and campus bonus holidays
  • Education benefits, such as full tuition for eligible employees and their families
  • Access to university facilities and entertainment (fitness center, pool, library, concerts, lectures, and more!)

    Please note:

    -Positions that work less than .75 FTE (1,560 hours per year) do not qualify for long-term disability or education benefits.
    -Positions that work less than .50 FTE (1,040 hours per year) will accrue paid sick leave but are not eligible for additional benefits.
    -Temporary positions that work at least .50 FTE (1,040 hours per year) will be eligible for benefits after 6 months of continuous employment.

    To be considered for this role, a candidate must have:

  • Advanced knowledge of network and telecommunication resources, services, and applications appropriate for a university environment
  • Proficiency with network monitoring tools and techniques
  • In-depth knowledge of layer 1 through 3 within a networking context
  • Proficiency in configuring and troubleshooting Windows and MacOS operating systems
  • Ability to envision and implement applications of information technology to support telecommunication and network operations
  • Ability to respectfully work, communicate, and provide leadership within a diverse campus community

    Compensation and Benefits:

  • The pay range for this position is $77,000 - $83,000 annually. Decisions about starting salaries are made based on the extent and relatedness of the candidate's education and experience and on internal equity and market considerations.
  • This position is non-exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
  • For more information on Puget Sound's exempt staff benefits package, visit: Summary of 2024 Benefits for Staff Members in Exempt Positions.pdf (pugetsound.edu)
  • For the Campus Holiday and Bonus Day Schedule, visit: https://www.pugetsound.edu/human-resources

    All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of all required background checks.

    About Puget Sound:
    Puget Sound is a national liberal arts college in Tacoma, Washington, drawing 2,600 students from 48 states and 20 countries. Puget Sound is the only nationally ranked independent undergraduate liberal arts college in Western Washington. To learn more about the university, visit "About Puget Sound" on the university's website (http://www.pugetsound.edu/about).

    Diversity Statement:
  • We acknowledge the richness of commonalities and differences we share as a university community; the intrinsic worth of all who work and study here; that education is enhanced by investigation of and reflection upon multiple perspectives.
  • We aspire to create respect for and appreciation of all persons as a key characteristic of our campus community; to increase the diversity of all parts of our University community through commitment to diversity in our recruitment and retention efforts; to foster a spirit of openness to active engagement among all members of our campus community.
  • We act to achieve an environment that welcomes and supports diversity; to ensure full educational opportunity for all who teach and learn here; to prepare effectively citizen-leaders for a pluralistic world.

    The University of Puget Sound is an equal opportunity employer.





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