Communication Systems Technician

Overview

State Title : Professional Services Specialist 3

Bargaining Unit : AFT

Employment Type : 35 hours per week / Full-time

Internal salary : range 21 / $63,833.23 - $102,164.26

External salary : range 21 / $63,833.23 - $73,415.99

UNION POSITIONS : The internal salary range is used for applicants who are current NJ state employees with underlying classified status for promotional calculations who meet the requirements below. The external salary range is used for candidates who are not NJ state employees who meet the requirements below.

Position Location : Green Hall - Enterprise Infrastructure, 2000 Pennington Rd, Ewing Township, 08628

Primary Job : Staff, Organization : The College of New Jersey

About the Employer

About TCNJ : Founded in 1855, TCNJ offers a highly personalized and collaborative liberal arts education with over 7,400 undergraduates and 700 graduate students. The college is consistently ranked among the top comprehensive colleges in the nation, offering small classes, a 13 : 1 student-faculty ratio, and an immersive living-learning experience. With a 4-year graduation rate ranked #1 in New Jersey and #9 among U.S. public institutions, TCNJ is a model for public higher education.

Position Overview

The Office of Enterprise Infrastructure offers essential networking, systems administration, and customer-focused services to ensure the efficient and cost-effective use of communication and computing technologies by faculty, staff, and students at TCNJ. Information Technology / Enterprise Infrastructure provides campus-wide support for administrative and academic computing applications and services. This position is within the Enterprise Infrastructure networking group, which is responsible for installing, maintaining, and configuring campus network equipment as well as the data, telephone, and CATV cable systems.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and / or repair data and voice connections in academic / administrative offices, classrooms, residence halls and exterior locations.
• Maintain and update documentation for campus cabling and networking infrastructure.
• Participate actively in a team environment for the design development and coordination of wiring projects for both the inside & outside cabling plant.
• Assist network staff in equipment installation and troubleshooting data networking problems.
• Assess and troubleshoot multi-pair communications cable infrastructure for both inside and outside plant installations.
• Assists in troubleshooting Cable TV service and signal problems on trunk and distribution plant.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in communications distribution design for all levels of twisted-pair, coaxial and / or fiber-optic cable plant preferred. Knowledge and experience maintaining and troubleshooting coaxial and fiber-optic cable distribution systems preferred. Experience with configuration and troubleshooting of enterprise network switches preferred.

Accommodations

Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in order to perform the essential functions of the position. If the requested accommodation(s) cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, the applicant may not be eligible for the position.

Employer Qualifications

Employment at TCNJ is contingent upon the successful completion of an applicable background check, reference checks, and verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States (Form I-9).

Benefits

As a member of The College of New Jersey Community, you will be a part of an exciting and rewarding public university career. Eligible full-time employees will be able to take advantage of a generous benefits package that includes health, welfare, and retirement benefits, including :

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should apply online and submit a letter of interest, resume (CV), as well as the names and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be considered until a viable finalist has been found.

The College is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive campus community that respects and uplifts individuals from all backgrounds. We value the varied perspectives, experiences, and talents of all members of our community and strive to create an environment where everyone has equitable access to opportunities for success. As an equal opportunity employer, we comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. We encourage applications from individuals whose lived experiences and professional interests align with our institutional mission of academic excellence, access, and integrity.

Endorsements

Primary Location : Green Hall - Enterprise Infrastructure

Work Locations : Green Hall - Enterprise Infrastructure (Green Hall - Enterprise Infrastructure)

2000 Pennington Rd, Ewing Township, 08628

Job : Staff

Organization : The College of New Jersey

Job Posting : Sep 19, 2025, 3 : 10 : 14 PM

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