Classified Positions

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:

Duty No.

Essential Duties

Frequency

Band/Grade

1

Installs, terminates, labels, tests, documents, repairs, and replaces copper and fiber cabling, patch panels, racks, pathways, grounding or bonding components within assigned scope, and other low-voltage infrastructure supporting district technology systems.

Daily

2

Installs, mounts, replaces, aims, focuses, configures, and tests IP and other approved video surveillance cameras, housings, mounts, power components, network connections, and related field equipment.

Weekly

3

Troubleshoots camera image quality, power, cabling, PoE, network connectivity, environmental, firmware, and device configuration issues; performs corrective work and accurately documents results.

Daily

4

Installs, connects, maintains, replaces, and troubleshoots electronic access-control components, including controllers, interface boards, readers, and power supplies

Daily

5

Performs authorized access-control programming using established standards, including door modes, schedules, access levels, alarm inputs, and device configuration; escalates enterprise-level or integration issues.

Weekly

6

Coordinates with Facilities and locksmith personnel when electronic access-control work intersects with doors, frames, mechanical hardware, ADA operators, electrical power, or construction.

Weelky

7

Programs portable and mobile two-way radios from approved templates or codeplugs; deploys, inventories, maintains, and troubleshoots radios, batteries, chargers, antennas, and accessories.

Monthly

8

Performs basic radio coverage and operational testing, identifies probable device, programming, accessory, or infrastructure faults, and escalates complex RF, repeater, antenna, interference, or licensing matters.

Monthly

9

Uses approved tools and procedures to test cabling, low-voltage circuits, network connectivity, radio operation, and electronic security devices; interprets diagrams, floor plans, schedules, wiring documents, and technical manuals.

Weekly

10

Maintains accurate inventories, programming records, labels, cable records, device locations, photographs, work notes, and configuration documentation in district systems.

Daily

11

Responds to service requests and outages, communicates status and operational impact, coordinates access to occupied facilities, and restores work areas to a safe and professional condition.

Weekly

12

Supports projects, contractors, inspections, equipment staging, warehouse activities, and acceptance testing under established designs and the direction of senior technical staff or the Infrastructure Supervisor.

Weekly

13

Protects confidential security information, credentials, radio programming data, camera locations, access-control information, and system documentation in accordance with district requirements.

Daily

14

Performs other duties consistent with the position's purpose, level, and assigned infrastructure scope.

Daily

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.

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