IT Technician: Office of Innovative Technologies – UTK (3453) Position Available In Knox, Tennessee

IT Technician:

Office of Innovative Technologies – UTK (3453)
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
in Knoxville, TN

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Full-Time

Salary:

$37,147.80 – $50,000

Posted:

06/16/2025

Category:

Network/System Administrator Job Description Installs, tests and troubleshoots new and existing data and telephone circuits to include category cabling (cat 5 and cat 6) fiber optic cabling and outside plant cabling for wireless access points, cameras, end user equipment, servers, and other network related equipment. Will use specialized testing equipment to troubleshoot and diagnose network, fiber optic and telephone troubles Evaluate, diagnose, troubleshoot and repair as necessary wireless access points, cameras and other network related equipment. Will work with and monitor the work of outside telecommunication contractors Prepares documentation in a variety of electronic and written formats (daily paperwork log, time and material sheets, and circuit activation sheets). Responsibilities
Completion of work orders for moves, adds and changes of structured cabling, VOIP, cameras and wireless access points.
IT technical support for athletic events.
24/7 on call in a staff rotation.
Prepares documentation in a variety of electronic and written formats (ex: daily paperwork log, time and material sheets, circuit activation sheets.)
Evaluate, diagnose, troubleshoot and repair as necessary including wireless access points, cameras and other network related equipment.

Qualifications Required Qualifications Education:

High school diploma or

GED Experience:

5 years of structured cabling experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Ability to climb ladders and be at heights up to 50′
Ability to lift up to 50lbs
Ability to stand, kneel, crawl, and walk for extended periods of time.
Ability to work in all weather conditions
Ability to use hand tools including power tools and specialty tools
Ability to differentiate between colors
Ability to organize and fill out documentation on a daily basis
Ability to work overtime as needed including nights, holidays and weekends
Ability to work a rotating 24-7 on-call schedule
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions, policies and procedures
Ability to read blueprints and shop drawings
Ability to work both independently and with a team
Ability to stay on task with little to no supervision
Knowledge of BICSI, NEC, TIA/ANSI and IEEE standards and codes
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment visa status. Work Location

Location:

Knoxville, TN
Onsite
Compensation and Benefits
UT market range: MR07
Anticipated hiring range: $37,147.80 – $50,000.
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Application Instructions To express interest, please submit an application with the noted below attachments.
Resume
Cover Letter
List of 3 Professional References
About Us The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees-the Volunteers-who uphold the university’s tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service. UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee’s flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy’s largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service. UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices that attract and retain a diverse community and that support a culture where everyone matters and belongs. The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as “Best Employer for New Graduates,” “One of America’s Best Large Employers,” and “Best Workplace for Women,” and has been designated as “Best Place for Working Parents” by Forbes Magazine. Apply today and join the Tennessee Volunteer community! Job Info
Job Identification 3453
Job Category Info Technology
Posting Date 06/16/2025, 09:42 AM
Job Schedule Full time
Locations 1115 Volunteer Boulevard, Knoxville, TN, 37996, US (On-site)
The University of Tennessee does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability or veteran status in provision of educational programs and services or employment opportunities and benefits. This policy extends to both employment by and admission to the University. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex or disability in its education programs and activities pursuant to the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)of 1990. Inquiries and charges of violation concerning Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, ADA or the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) or any of the other above referenced policies should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity (OED), 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, telephone (865) 974-2498 (V/TTY available) or 974-2440. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the UTK Office of Human Resources, 600 Henley Street, Knoxville, TN37996-4125.
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