Installation Technician II (Onsite)

The Opportunity

Cornell Information Technologies (CIT) is seeking an Installation Technician II to support the installation, maintenance, and repair of Cornell's wired, wireless, and voice network infrastructure.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career network or telecommunications professional who enjoys hands-on technical work, problem-solving, and working across a dynamic university environment. You'll work alongside experienced network engineers and technicians while helping to maintain the critical infrastructure that supports teaching, research, and administrative operations across campus.

Must possess and maintain a valid NYS Driver’s License. Out-of-state employees must obtain and show proof of a NYS license within 30 days of starting employment.

Following a comprehensive three-month onboarding and training period, this position participates in a rotating 24/7 on-call schedule throughout the year.

About the Department

Cornell Information Technologies (CIT) Enterprise Network Services organization provides cutting-edge technology services and solutions that enable the Cornell community to achieve its academic, research, and administrative goals. Our highly skilled and experienced team is committed to delivering technology solutions that are both standards-based and process-oriented, as well as agile and adaptive. We understand the importance of adhering to best practices and industry standards to ensure our services' reliability, security, and scalability.

What you will do

Complete IT service orders for data network and voice infrastructure moves, adds, changes, and repairs.

Gather equipment, tools, and other supplies needed to complete the work and coordinate with local IT staff and customers when necessary.

Perform work as assigned in compliance with CIT standards, industry standards, and OSHA regulations.

Assist in the installation and configuration of data network and voice electronics including, but not limited to ethernet switches, wireless access points, voice handsets, emergency phones, and UPS units.

Troubleshoot performance issues and service outages for local area wired, wireless, and voice networks and collaborate with more senior IT Field Service Technicians and CIT engineering teams to identify solutions, if necessary.

Assist in pulling, splicing, terminating, and testing copper and fiber optic cabling infrastructure in adherence with CIT-engineered designs and scopes of work and properly label and document the installed cable plant.

Assist in the deployment of new network and voice infrastructure for internal Enterprise Network Services initiatives, capital projects, building remodels, and hardware refresh projects in adherence with CIT-engineered designs and scopes of work.

Update and maintain online documentation of the physical communications plant.

Work is performed daily at multiple campus locations – indoor and outdoor worksites – including construction areas, confined spaces, mechanical rooms, maintenance holes, and rooftops.

Appropriate safety training must be completed and kept current, and safety gear must be worn as required.

What We Need

Associate degree; up to one year or equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience installing, repairing, and maintaining wired data, wireless data, voice, and special-purpose network systems, including those based on copper twisted pair and fiber-optic plants

A basic understanding of telecommunications, data networking, and structured wiring

Familiarity with different categories of cabling components, e.g., CAT5 / CAT 6 and fiber-optics.

Ability to read and comprehend engineering documents and then execute plans in the field.

Solid interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to remain focused in a fast-paced, team-based, demanding, customer-driven environment

Must be able to work independently as well as collaboratively

Demonstrated problem-solving, reasoning, and analytic skills are a must

Must be able to fully and precisely work to specifications and standards that directly impact the operation and integrity of the university's services

Understand customer needs and deliver service that customers request

Ability to think through the tasks in each job assignment and prepare for efficient job completion.

Proficient oral and written communication skills

Ability to obtain and convey technical information to people of varying levels of knowledge and responsibility is essential

Must possess and maintain a valid NYS Driver’s License. Out-of-state employees must obtain and show proof of a NYS license within 30 days of starting employment

Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

If you have all those things, great! We have a few more things that we would prefer you to have, but it’s ok if you don’t.

Experience working in Higher Education / R1 Research Universities

Experience with Aruba Networks wireless and wired switching platforms

Familiarity with Pinnacle / PCR360 or similar cable management systems

Familiarity with Team Dynamix, or similar ticket-tracking system

Rewards and Benefits

Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, and sustainability.

Our benefits programs include comprehensive health care options, generous retirement contributions, access to wellness programs, and employee discounts with local and national retail brands. We invite you to follow this link to get more information about our benefits: Understand Your Benefits | Working at Cornell .

Our leave provisions include health and personal leave, three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and an end of the year winter break from December 25-January 1. To offer greater flexibility for observing faiths and traditions we also offer two additional floating holidays. Learn more about our generous leave provisions: Holiday and Accrued Time Off | Working at Cornell

Cornell's impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, tuition aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program. Learn more about our extensive educational benefits: Education Benefits | Working at Cornell

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Cornell is an equal opportunity employer. For more information, visit hr.cornell.edu/eeo.

University Job Title:

Network Tech II

Job Family:

Information Technology

Level:

C

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Pay Range:

$24.73 - $27.34

Remote Option Availability:

Onsite

Company:

Contact Name:

Freddie Salley

Contact Email:

[email protected]

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