Specialized Trades Worker - Inside Wiring

About the role

The Office of Administration, Division of Facilities Management, Design, and Construction has a job opportunity for an Inside Wiring Coordinator. This position will be located at the Simpson Building, 709 Missouri Blvd, Jefferson City, MO 65108 but will travel to multiple projects across the state.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the project is completed in alignment with project objectives and expectations and supports the mission and vision of FMDC.
• Build for a stronger tomorrow by applying diverse background, education, and work experiences to a variety of construction projects statewide.
• Communicate with and assist State of Missouri agency staff with determining and designing any cabling needs.
• Interpret and apply plans, construction specifications, blueprints, building codes, environmental regulations, and safety codes.
• Install and maintain data communications cabling, including copper and fiber network cabling.
• Facilitate inter-agency communication for Inside Wiring projects, and assist with install and implementation of new network infrastructure on a case-by-case basis.
• Review and assign bids for outsourced work.
• Evaluate network configurations for agencies and provide recommendations for changes, as well as implement certain enhancements.
• Follow all OA-FMDC health and safety protocols in addition to OSHA standards.
• Communicate with and assist State of Missouri agency staff with determining and designing any cabling needs.
• Effectively communicate with installers and vendors regarding job requirements, quotes, scheduling, billing, etc.
• Produce quotes to agencies for proposed jobs.
• Produce specifications for all hardware and equipment necessary to complete an inside wiring job.

Requirements

• 5 years of skilled experience in the construction trades area preferred.
• Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of all trade areas (OSHA 10 or 30 preferred, but OA-FMDC can provide training once hired if needed).
• Excellent attendance, work ethic, attention to detail, and critical thinking skills.
• Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of information technology experience (substitutions may be allowed).
• Experience with installing data communications cabling.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license from Missouri or from an adjacent state if you reside outside of Missouri.

Qualifications

• Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.
• Successful background check results are required for employment in this position.

Skills

• Ability to communicate, collaborate and lead with integrity in a manner that inspires trust and builds positive rapport with a diverse group of stakeholders and the public.
• Knowledge of current data communications best practices and industry standards for network cabling.
• Knowledge of various cable types and associated capabilities and limitations.
• Familiarity with network cabling hardware including but not limited to patch panels, various network racks/enclosures, various designs of termination jacks, cable ends, cable management devices, etc.

Benefits

• A defined pension plan.
• Generous amounts of leave and holiday time.
• Eligibility for health insurance coverage.

Pay

The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. If the individual selected or the position is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., shift, security, or years of service), it will be added to the total compensation in your paycheck. A pay differential does not raise your base pay.

Schedule

Not specified.

Benefits

• A defined pension plan.
• Generous amounts of leave and holiday time.
• Eligibility for health insurance coverage.

Pay

The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. If the individual selected or the position is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., shift, security, or years of service), it will be added to the total compensation in your paycheck. A pay differential does not raise your base pay.

Application Instructions

Authorization to work in the United States is a prerequisite of employment. The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees.

Contact: OARecruiters@oa.mo.gov