Office of Technology Trainee - Office of Technology - Kanawha Co.

About the position

We welcome you to join our WV Office of Technology team where we value work/life balance. We offer a great benefits package that includes 12 paid holidays, insurance and flexible benefits, and ample annual and sick leave accrual. Various training opportunities are provided for our employees. The location of this position will be in the following county: Kanawha.

Responsibilities

• Perform entry level technical work in installing, implementing, troubleshooting, and testing of the statewide network premise and outside plant structured cabling systems.
• Learn to build the Structured Cabling Systems of telecom networks, such as Local Area Networks (LANs), Wide Area Networks (WANs), and Cable TV (CATV).
• Learn to install a variety of various trade size conduits, conduit parts, innerducts, and innerduct systems.
• Learn to install, splice, and terminate fiber optic cable both multimode 62.5/125 50/125 and single mode 7-9/125.
• Learn to install a variety of copper DATA/Telecommunication cabling to include UTP, STP, FTP, Coaxial, and other multi pair cabling.
• Learn to install and terminate a variety of copper connectors, plugs, blocks, and panels.
• Learn about testing and troubleshooting using a wire mapper, power source & toner, or multimeter.
• Learn to install and build pathways and spaces for cabling installation.
• Learn to install firestop systems to manufacturer's specifications.
• Learn to build and install Bonding & Grounding Systems for Structured Cabling Systems (SCS).
• Learn to install a variety of networking equipment and peripherals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A valid driver's license and dependable transportation are required.
• Travel to various State Agencies, which may include Department of Corrections and/or State Hospital Facilities.
• Regular attendance is an essential part of this position.
• This job requires overnight travel.
• Training: Associate degree from an accredited college or university with nine (9) semester hours of computer science/Information technology.
• OR Substitution: High school diploma or the equivalent AND completion of certificate.
• OR Experience: Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in information, telecommunication, or wireless technology, and/or information related fields.

Benefits

• 12 paid holidays
• insurance and flexible benefits
• ample annual and sick leave accrual
• various training opportunities