Office of Human Resources
Broadband Job Description – Technical/Paraprofessional Series - 7/1/2006
Technical/Paraprofessional Staff I (0757)
Basic Purpose/Job Function: Responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of
telecommunication equipment and other mechanical apparatus.
Examples of Titles Replaced: Engineering Technician; Machinist; Telecommunications Cable Splicer;
Telecommunications Technician I; Mechanical Technician
Typical Functions May Include:
1. Installing, maintaining, splicing, and repairing various types of telecommunications cables and
wires, as well as other mechanical equipment
2. Constructing precision mechanical parts and assemblies with the use of standard machine shop
tools
3. Using tools such as lathe, milling machine, drill press, planer, shaper, grinder, saw, gas and
electric welder, press and other assorted hand tools
4. Assisting faculty and students in developing the best manufacturing process for designs of
mechanical parts
5. Repairing and conducting preventive maintenance on mechanical devices, tools, machines and
equipment
6. Instructing students in the proper use of tools and machines for fabrication of mechanical parts or systems
7. Communicating with other departments as required to exchange information
8. Maintaining files and computerized records of communications equipment, inside plant and
outside plant
9. M ay supervise other employees in the completion of similar tasks
10. Performing other related duties as assigned
Risk Management: Uses established safety practices to protect the health and safety of personnel and
property.
Supervision of Others: Serves as lead operator on assigned shifts, providing technical direction; may
have some supervisory responsibilities and in those instances will hire, train, fire, evaluate performance,
and handle discipline issues per established university policies and procedures.
Supervision Received: Receives limited supervision.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Education: Some college
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Experience: 18 – 36 months
Type: Engineering/Telecommunication/Machinist
Office of Human Resources
Broadband Job Description – Technical/Paraprofessional Series - 7/1/2006
Technical/Paraprofessional Staff I (0757)
Skills: Composes correspondence; performs routine computations requiring a knowledge of addition,
subtraction, multiplication and division using whole numbers, fractions, decimals and/or percentages; may
train employees on the use of specialized equipment
Special Requirements: Frequent exposure to pressure caused by deadlines and busy periods; may
require travel; may require exposure to weather conditions; may require working in confined spaces; may
require working underground or above ground
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Licenses: Determined by the nature of the position and/or department.
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Certifications: Determined by the nature of the position and/or department.
Minimum requirements may be met by an equivalent combination of education and experience, unless
otherwise designated in writing by the department.
Departments are responsible for site-specific job descriptions.