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Job Type: Information Technology

Pay Range $77,792 to $97,240

Location Colorado Springs, CO

Date First Posted 11/7/24

Applications are being accepted through: 11/17/24

• If no date is displayed, applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis; however, this job posting may close at any time after a minimum of 5 days of being posted.

Cable Plant Technician

Colorado Springs Utilities' Network Enterprise Services team is hiring a Cable Plant Technician to help manage our diverse and growing Information Technology (IT) and Operation Technology (OT) networks that support our electric, natural gas, water, and wastewater operations and services. The work that you do will ensure the security, stability, and integrity of our data center with an emphasis on technical accuracy and compliance with our standards, procedures, and policies.

A day in the life of a Cable Plant Technician may include:

Collaborating with cross-functional teams to monitor and maintain data center infrastructure solutions for two onsite data centers and over sixty communication rooms/sites

Supporting the implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of robust inside plant cabling solutions

Implementing data center, inside plant, and wireless networks, including rack and stack, cabling, cooling, and power distribution

Ensuring all data center, inside plant, and network installations comply with industry regulations and best practices

Testing and validating circuits, hardware, and connections for proper configuration and performance, and ensuring all equipment and cabling are installed for network reliability

Diagnosing and resolving issues related to data center and network infrastructure, conduct regular maintenance activities, and implementing preventive measures to minimize downtime

Maintaining detailed documentation of data center, inside plant, and network configurations, installations, and modifications, ensuring accuracy and completeness

Conducting audits and inspections of cabling infrastructure, and identifying components requiring repair or replacement

Planning and scheduling necessary plant maintenance activities

Maintaining cabling and communication room capacity plans and access cable termination documents for each communication room

Planning, coordinating, and scheduling the installation and removal of equipment (i.e., servers, storage, appliances, and network equipment) in the DC

Adopting new network technologies and tools to improve network efficiencies and system operations through lifecycle, continuous improvement, and project initiatives

Supporting inventory management efforts and related processes for the network team

Who You Are

Demonstrated telecommunications experience (e.g., running copper and fiber cabling; IT equipment installation, cabling, and powering)

Knowledge of DC power is valued

Associate's Degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, Computer Networking, or a related field - or equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities

BICSI certifications in Cabling Installation and/or Outside Plant Design are valued

Our Commitment to Our Employees

Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities. They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving. We do not just say people are important – we prove it! That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.

Time Off – Because everybody needs time off to recharge

Vacation – New employees accrue 13 days of paid time off to start, while our more tenured employees accrue 24 days per year

Personal Leave –3 days per year of personal leave

Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year

Sick Leave – Accrue 12 days of sick leave annually for those days when you or a family member is feeling under the weather

Vacation Buy – Purchase up to 40 hours of additional vacation time

Pension Plan – Looking forward to a comfortable lifestyle once you’re done working? The Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA) provides you with retirement benefits and peace of mind when you retire

Medical – Select from three comprehensive medical plans, starting at $0 per month. Employees also enjoy access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA). (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)

Wellness Program – Voluntary wellness program that allows you and your spouse to each earn up to $500 to use towards healthcare expenses, $100 in Visa gift cards, and up to $400 in gym membership reimbursements

Dental – Select from two dental plans, with in-network PPO preventive care covered at 100% and access to orthodontia coverage (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)

Vision – Voluntary plan that covers full vision care services and discounts on LASIK eye surgery (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)

Retirement Saving Programs – Supplement your pension plan with voluntary retirement programs such as the PERAPlus 401(k) and MissionSquare’s Roth IRA and 457 plans

Disability Coverage – Short-Term (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance available for purchase (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Makes the going a little easier by aiding with mental health, stress management, work-life balance, financial and legal matters, and much more

Long-Term Care Insurance (LTC) – Whether it's due to an accident or a serious illness, LTC insurance is available for purchase to help you and your loved ones (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)

Life Insurance – Company-paid life insurance and supplemental coverage available (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)

Tuition Reimbursement – Employees are eligible to receive up to $5,250 annually for Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifying Public Service Employer – Payments made towards student loans may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

ATTENTION :

All positions will be posted for a minimum of 5 calendar days.

Starting pay will be determined within the posted pay range based on the experience, education, and training of the successful candidate; if there is a single pay rate posted, the job starts at that rate.

Colorado Springs Utilities does not sponsor work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B, or TN visas with a STEM OPT extension). Eligible applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Colorado Springs Utilities is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Our differences make us richer. Learning and growing from one another makes us more than what we were. We want our workforce to be as diverse as our business and recognize the limitless benefits of this commitment. Our desire is to have the organization reflect the diversity of the Pikes Peak Region. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, it is our commitment that no person shall be unlawfully discriminated against because of race, color, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, religious convictions, veteran status, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Affirmative Action is Colorado Springs Utilities’ effort to ensure positive steps are taken to have a representative workforce reflective of the relevant available labor force.

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E-Verify and Right to Work Notice . Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Colorado Springs Utilities participates in E-Verify. For more information on your rights and responsibilities as an applicant, please visit: . If you have a legal right to work in the United States, there are laws to protect you against discrimination in the workplace. You should know that no employer can deny you a job or fire you because of your national origin. Unless mandated by law or government contract, employers cannot require you to be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident or refuse any legally acceptable documents. If any of these things have happened to you, you may have a valid charge of discrimination that can be filed with the OSC. Contact the OSC for assistance in your own language. Call 1-800-255-7688. TDD for the hearing impaired is 1-800-237-2515. In the Washington, D.C., area, please call 202-616-5594, TDD 202-616-5525 Or write to: U.S. Department of Justice Office of Special Counsel NYA 950 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Washington, DC 20530.

Have a question? If you have a question about a position or need assistance from a recruiter, email us at csurecruiting@csu.org or call 719-668-7500.

Job Type: Information Technology

Job Tags

Holiday work, Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, Work visa, H1b, Flexible hours,

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