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          "text": "<p>OIT is seeking a candidate with considerable technical knowledge and experience in the telephony field. The Telecommunication Technician will be responsible for installation, maintenance, and operational support of all Voice communications.&#xa0;</p><p>The Telecommunication Technician will interface with the Communications manager, voice technical team, network, IT support team and departments.</p><p><strong>Essential Functions</strong></p><ul><li>Troubleshoot and identifies software, hardware, telecommunications (traditional and VoIP) problems, using diagnostic equipment as necessary.</li><li>Configure, install, and program communication systems and related communication equipment; assembles component system parts; review diagrams, floor plans, charts, and technical manuals for installation of new systems.</li><li>Troubleshoot, repairs and inspect communication systems and related equipment such as headsets for proper operation or to determine malfunctioning components; disassemble and reassemble of phone units</li><li>Use of testing equipment to locate trouble source; test for system failures; test for defective system components; test for proper operation of installed system components and related equipment</li><li>Run and terminate and test voice and data cabling; troubleshoot cable pairs and is familiar with telephony tools and equipment.</li><li>Other responsibilities include running system backups</li><li>Work on NEC SV9300 and SV9500 systems</li><li>Work on legacy NEC phone systems Neax2000</li></ul><p>&#xa0;</p>",
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