POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
FLSA STATUS:
Communications Technician
Non-Exempt
CATEGORY:
GRADE:
Classified
C (Technology Support)
Job Summary: Assist in the connectivity and coordination of the District’s voice and data
systems primarily through wiring and installation of telephone equipment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
YEARLY
PERCENT OF
TIME
1. Assist in the connectivity of voice/data wiring throughout the District.
Responsible for the maintenance, installation, and wiring of the District’s
phone system.
75%
2. Assist in troubleshooting and problem solving of cables and connections.
15%
3. Assist in the coordination of the District audix voice mail system. Provide
user with instructions on telephone features.
10%
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Manager, Telecommunications
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Specialized Trade, Vocational, or Business School or equivalent.
EXPERIENCE: Two (2) Years
CERTIFICATION, RATING, OR LICENSE: Within six months of employment obtain
Definity Phone System Administration
SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Skills/Abilities:
• Ability to understand different communication wiring and connectors.
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills
• Familiarity and ability to use a variety of tools and equipment associated with
wiring of communication and data lines.
2. Equipment Used: Tools and equipment associated with various communication and
data systems.
3. Software Used: Software associated with various communication systems.
Revised: 9/1/02
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Duties performed causes fatigue of eyes, fingers, or other faculties due to long periods of
standing, sitting, and/or repetitive motion. Duties require continuous effort in working with
moderate to heavy (10 to 50lbs and, on occasion, over 50 lbs) materials producing
moderate body fatigue.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Courtesy, tact, and effectiveness in order to communicate with fellow workers,
supervisors, and other members of the organization to request or transmit information,
ask questions, get clarification, and exercise tact.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Job is performed with moderate exposure to various disagreeable elements. Work may
involve exposure to dust, fumes, and/or smoke, some soiling of hands and clothes, or
lack of uniformity in heating and cooling. May also include occasional outdoor work with
some exposure to poor weather conditions.
Revised: 9/1/02