Job Description

Bargaining Unit: Maintenance

Work Year: 12 months

Work Day: 8 hours per day

FTE: Full time, 1.0 FTE

Salary: M-8, $29.60 - $34.03, DOE

The Data Communications Specialist assists in the installation of local and wide area networks for Anchorage School District schools and departments. The specialist maintains the networks and troubleshoots issues. Maintenance employees work a Monday through Friday schedule with weekends and holidays off. The Anchorage School District offers paid leave and a very competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA and life insurance. This position has a retirement association with the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).

Job Requirements

The following are required:

1. A high school diploma or equivalent, or current enrollment in a GED program.
2. Minimum of two years of experience in the installation and maintenance of high level data communication equipment and cabling.
3. Must have a valid Alaska driver's license and be prepared to use personal vehicle for work.
4. The Anchorage School District requires that the selected applicant for this position be given a conditional offer of employment contingent upon successfully passing a post offer/pre-employment physical capacities assessment. Click here to view the physical capacities assessment requirements for this position on our employment website.

The following are preferred:

1. Technical training in electronics or similar field to the level of associate degree.
2. Knowledge of federal and state electrical and fire codes.
3. UTP cable and fiber terminating certifications.
4. Knowledge of EIA/TIA telecommunications building wiring standards.
5. Knowledge of installation, terminating and certification of UTP and fiber optic cable plant.

Essential Job Functions

1. Operates and troubleshoots problems with Windows and Apple operating systems and applications.
2. Installs, maintains, and troubleshoots problems with LAN/WAN cabling infrastructure and electronics.
3. Routinely works at heights over 20 feet.
4. Works both independently and under the supervision and direction of the maintenance data communication technician II assisting in the design and installation of local and wide area networks in schools and departments.
5. Installs, troubleshoots, and maintains local area network horizontal distribution components on all sites as required in accordance with standard procedures.
6. Develops procedures for installing, operating, and troubleshooting of all networks and associated equipment.
7. Works with vendors and end users in the installation and troubleshooting process.
8. Provides training for peers, subordinates, and end users in the correct usage of on-site and remote equipment.
9. Performs cable and fiber certification testing.
10. Writes reports and creates documentation.
11. Communicates clearly and professionally, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others.

Physical /Mental Demands

The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to understand vague and implicit instructions, be able to readily recall facts and details, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure. The employee must have the ability to effectively manage the stress of working with students, parents, and other employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles in a dynamic work environment.

The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with a qualified physical or mental disability.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities and abilities, including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings.

While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Job Information

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job related duties as requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

Anchorage School District (ASD) employees must possess the ability to read and write in English. This also includes the ability to communicate in English with school staff, co-workers, and the public; as well as have the ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and understand and follow English instructions and written documents.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. For certificated positions, this is in addition to the background check conducted through the certification process with the Alaska State Department of Education and Early Development (DEED).

This position may be required to work in ASD facilities on the military installations (JBER). Please visit the government REAL ID website for additional information.

The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.