This is advanced skilled technical work in the installation, maintenance and repair of telecommunications equipment in a centralized telecommunications operation.

Employees in this class are responsible for the installation, maintenance and repair of digital, analog and cellular telephone equipment, stationary and mobile radio systems, emergency equipment, digital and analog computer systems, and small telephone systems including associated media cabling and accessory equipment. Duties include testing complex equipment to diagnose malfunctions, making precision adjustments, and ensuring that systems remain operational. Work requires the application of fundamental and advanced principles, techniques, practices and methods of electronic technology, and timely responses to customer requests. Supervision is received from a technical superior who reviews work for satisfactory application of technical knowledge and satisfactory functioning of equipment installed, repaired or maintained.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Installs, maintains and repairs radio and microwave systems, digital and analog computer systems and small telephone systems including media cabling and accessory equipment to the component level.

Tests faulty equipment and applies knowledges of operating characteristics to diagnose malfunctioning telecommunications equipment.

Performs pre-installation site visits to determine personnel and material requirements.

Installs building riser and lateral cables; ensures proper bonding and grounding of inside and outside plant cable.

Reads, interprets and works from various schematics, blueprints and electronic diagrams.

Performs periodic inspections of contractor installation work to ensure compliance with project requirements.

Utilizes advanced test equipment for problem determination and performs repairs or replaces defective equipment.

Interacts with vendors in the installation, maintenance, repair and testing of equipment.

Interacts with customers in the emergency and routine repair and maintenance of equipment, and in customer training; maintains proper inventory of supplies required to perform work.

Observes established safety practices and procedures applicable to electrical and electronic work.

Completes required documentation for customer billing and equipment inventory.

Performs related work as required.

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TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN (Cont'd)

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS

Considerable knowledge of electronic theories and principles pertaining to stationary and mobile radios, digital and analog computers or telephony.

Considerable knowledge of the practices, tools, and materials used in the maintenance, repair, and testing of radio, digital and analog computer and telephone receiving and transmitting equipment.

Considerable knowledge of the operating characteristics of mobile, stationary and microwave radio systems, digital and analog computer systems, and small telephone systems.

Knowledge of radio, data transmission and telephony protocols.

Knowledge of various types of inside and outside cables and their applications.

Knowledge of all elements of inside wiring encoding, main, intermediate and horizontal distribution systems, riser cable system, and terminating jacks.

Knowledge of designated cable paths.

Knowledge of local, state and national standards and codes applicable to telecommunications installation, and maintenance.

Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions pertaining to telecommunications system repair and maintenance.

Ability to diagnose malfunctioning telecommunications systems and related equipment using precision testing equipment.

Ability to interpret and work from schematics, blueprints, electronic circuitry diagrams and simple architectural drawings.

Ability to install, splice and troubleshoot inside and outside wiring for various types of transmission media.

Ability to install vertical riser and lateral conduits, cable trays and racks to support inside cable plants.

Ability to climb into and out of manholes or motor vehicles, ascend and descend step ladders, lift up to fifty pounds, and occassionally use aerial ladders and equipment.

Skill in the diagnosis of electrical and electronic malfunctions.

Skill in the use of standard tools, equipment and precision testing devices of the electronic trade.

REV 10-94