Position/PCN:  Infrastructure Specialist

Position FTE:  1.0 FTE

Pay Grade: 15

Starting Wage: $26.19

Days Per Year:  260

Shift hours:  7:30-4PM

Specific job responsibilities relevant for this position include:  

Class Summary: Under general supervision, installs, maintains, replaces, tests, documents, and troubleshoots district structured cabling, video surveillance, electronic access-control, and two-way radio systems. The position performs field and device-level work using established designs, programming standards, radio programming, procedures, and security requirements, and escalates complex system, integration, or engineering issues.
 
Distinguishing Characteristics:  
 

 
Knowledge: Principles and practices of structured copper and fiber cabling, terminations, pathways, labeling, testing, and low-voltage workmanship.

• Basic Ethernet, TCP/IP, VLAN, PoE, addressing, and network troubleshooting concepts sufficient to support connected cameras and access-control devices.
• Camera installation methods, field of view, image quality, environmental ratings, mounting, power, connectivity, firmware, and device configuration.
• Electronic access-control components and circuits, including readers, controllers, inputs, outputs, relays, contacts, request-to-exit devices, power supplies, and electrified interfaces.
• Portable and mobile radio operation, approved programming practices, channels, zones, talk groups, batteries, chargers, antennas, and basic RF safety and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read floor plans, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, technical manuals, and work orders; use diagnostic tools; document work accurately; and communicate effectively with technical and nontechnical staff.
• Ability to safeguard sensitive physical-security and communications information and follow change, safety, cybersecurity, and access procedures.
   
  Skills: (position requirements at entry):High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of progressively responsible experience installing or supporting structured cabling, electronic security, video surveillance, access control, radio communications, networking, low-voltage systems, or a closely related field.
• Relevant technical education may substitute for a portion of the experience requirement, subject to district HR review.

• Experience in a multi-site enterprise, public-sector, or K-12 environment is preferred

  Training and Experience (position requirements at entry):   

• Preferred credentials may include BICSI or manufacturer cabling certification, fiber-optic certification, OSHA lift or fall-protection training, video surveillance or VMS certification, access-control manufacturer certification, and FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License or recognized two-way radio manufacturer training.
• Must obtain district-designated manufacturer or safety certifications within an established period when required for assigned systems.
   
  Licensing Requirements (position requirements at entry):  Must have a valid Alaskan Driver's License.
   
  Physical Requirements:   Medium Work:  Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must be able to distinguish colors, must be able to work at heights, and in close spaces.
   

Applications and/or Transfer Requests must be received in the Human Resources office by 4:30 pm of the closing date.

Days per year are subject to change.

Job descriptions are available in the Human Resources Office.