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 Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window.

Posted:

July 29, 2026 POSITION

ANNOUNCEMENT TITLE

IT

NETWORK TECHNICIAN DEPT

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FULL TIME

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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 Help for Additional Information. Opens a new window.

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.