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Telecom Specialist

  • Syracuse
  • Information Management & Technology
  • Full-time
  • Opening on: Sep 15 2026
  • IMT-Telecommunications
  • State of New York
  • TH Staff Assistant 1, NSSL2
  • 87683
  • UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)
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Job Summary:

Responsible for the daily maintenance of the campus telephone equipment, cabling and associated applications.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate's degree and three years of related experience to the Telecommunications industry or equivalent combination of education and experience, plus in depth knowledge of TIA/EIA 568 standards and excellent written and oral communications skills required. Must have a strong background and knowledge of the standards and design of telecommunications infrastructure, pathways, telecommunications room spacing and layout, grounding, fire-stopping and cabling. Working knowledge of MS Windows, MS Office and Visio or AutoCAD computer software, and possess project cost estimation and budgeting skills also desired.

Work Days:

M-F 7:00am-3:30pm

Message to Applicants:

Recruitment Office: Human Resources

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability or other protected classes under State and Federal law.

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