Network Infrastructure Technician | NDSU IT Division

The Network Infrastructure Technician works independently and as part of a team to provide support, testing, installation, replacement, and maintenance of campus network infrastructure, including fiber and copper cabling, data network, cable TV network, card access, video surveillance, campus alerting, and related equipment. The Technician is responsbile for responding appropriately to IT emergencies, as well as being familiar with wireless and wired router and switch equipment in order to complete daily services orders, locates, and trouble tickets.

The Technician role includes pulling, installing, punching down, interconnecting, terminating, splicing, locating, and all other tasks related to installation of various types of copper and fiber optic network media, and related devices including battery power supplies, wired and wireless network, video surveillance, fire alarm network, and other equipment supported by the Enterprise Networks team. The successful candidate will ensure that all installations meet local, state, and federal codes and requirements. The position also performs duties related to circuit alterations on the Cosmic Frame.

Work Schedule:

University business hours (Monday through Friday, 8-5); there may be infrequent times when weekend or evening work is required. Note: this position is located on site (not remote) at the NDSU main campus in Fargo, North Dakota.

Hiring Range:

$60,000 - $73,000+DOE

Pay is based on several factors, including budget, labor market, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and/or certification and other business considerations.

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working directly with all installation and maintenance phases of structured network cabling including pulling, terminating, labeling testing, and troubleshooting network cables, installing pathways
• 2 or more years working with various hand and power tools.
• Knowledge of using Windows PC, email, and data entry
• Valid driver’s license
• Must be able to perform duties under various work conditions, which include elevated platforms, climbing ladders, confined spaces, hot and cold temperatures, * 5 or more years’ of experience working directly with all installation and maintenance phases of structured network cabling including pulling, terminating, labeling testing, and troubleshooting network cables, installing pathways
• 1 or more years of experience installing data networking equipment such as network switches, wireless access points, cameras
• Knowledge of interpreting and reading blueprints
• Knowledge of structured cabling specifications and installation requirements
• Knowledge of fiber optic splicing and testing
• Familiarity with construction safety practices
• Building Industry Consulting Services International. - BICSI Certified Technician
• Panduit Installer certification
• Licensed or certified low voltage electrician/Power Limited license

Pulled from the full job description

• Tuition reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account, * Generous annual leave, sick leave, and 10 paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential support
• Supportive work-life balance

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.

NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.

NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.

NDSU is committed to fostering a community where differences are recognized as strengths. Rooted in our land-grant mission, we work together to meet the needs of North Dakota and its communities through education, research and outreach.