Between $18.00 and
$22.00
Per Hour
Position range in Southwestern Region $25.94 - $55.37 Per hour IT Network Technician
New Mexico Tech
Occupation:
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
Location:
Socorro, NM - 87801
Job Type:
Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More)
Posted:
07/29/2026
Positions available: 1
Source:
New Mexico Tech
Web Site:
www.nmt.edu
Job #: jo_2005975646
Job Requirements and Properties
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Full Time Job Type
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Job Description
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Posted:
July 29, 2026 POSITION
ANNOUNCEMENT TITLE
IT
NETWORK TECHNICIAN DEPT
ITC REG ? TEMP ?
FULL TIME
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PART TIME
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STARTING
RATE or
SALARY RANGE
$18.00 - 22.00 Employees being promoted to a higher classified position receive the minimum for the position or a pay rate adjustment of 8% whichever is greater. All regular positions also entitle the employee to several benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement which is largely paid by
New Mexico Tech for the employee and dependents.
INTERNAL POSTING THROUGH
08/07/2026•
CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN FIRST TO TEMPORARY AND REGULAR TECH EMPLOYEES WHO APPLY
WITHIN
THE 7 DAY INTERNAL POSTING. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE 7 DAY POSTING MARGIN WILL BE CONSIDERED WITH OTHER OUTSIDE APPLICANTS. JOB SUMMARY
Assists in installation, maintenance, and repair of NMT communications infrastructure, local, and remote PBX
telephone equipment and services including MAC work orders. Maintains the daily operations, installation,
maintenance, testing, and repair of NMT fire alarm systems, intrusion detection systems, surveillance
systems, and any other low voltage systems. Maintains the daily operations, installation, maintenance, and
repair of NMT network infrastructure. This includes assisting/escorting contractors tasked with any of the
above work. Maintains sprinkler systems as well as assists/escorts contractors for these water based fire
systems. Uses cable locator to mark any underground communication lines, and keeps debris away from
these communication lines so that they are not to be damaged in any way. Maintains backup batteries and
generators that help keep emergency services running during a power outage. After-hours standby/on-call
duties will be required.
JOB FUNCTIONS
Install, troubleshoot, and repair Telecommunication, Fire Alarm, Security devices. Install, troubleshoot, and repair physical Telecommunication, Fire Alarm, Security lines on campus. Escort outside contractors to various buildings for inspections and outside support. Additional Information
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
High School (or GED) level ability in spelling, grammar, composition and math. Read and comprehend instructions, write information and complete simple forms. High School (or GED) level ability in spelling, grammar, basic composition and math. Formal diploma/certificate/degree program of 6-18 months after high school. Knowledge of water & clean agent based fire suppression systems. Experience with Intrusion Alarm installation and maintenance. Knowledge of backup batteries and generators for these communications systems. . Verifiable Industry experience required.
