Job Description
Telecommunications Technician
Purdue University | West Lafayette, IN
Join a team that keeps a world-class campus connected.
At Purdue, our infrastructure powers discovery, innovation, and daily life for thousands of students, faculty, and researchers. As a Telecommunications Technician, you’ll play a hands-on role in maintaining and advancing the systems that make it all possible—working behind the scenes on technology that has a visible impact across campus. This role offers a unique blend of hands-on technical work and involvement in large-scale infrastructure projects across a major university environment. From supporting new construction to maintaining critical life safety systems, you’ll work with a wide range of technologies while contributing to ongoing upgrades and improvements that keep Purdue connected and secure.
What You’ll Do
- Oversee, inspect, repair, and maintain telecommunications and networking systems in alignment with national and industry standards
- Perform copper and fiber optic cable testing, installation, repair, and maintenance, including outside plant systems
- Support campus construction and renovation projects, ensuring reliable integration of telecom infrastructure
- Respond to incident and service tickets, contributing to timely resolution of issues that affect campus operations
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance work and system updates
- Identify opportunities for system improvements through routine inspections and analysis
What You Bring
- Experience working with telecommunications systems, including copper and fiber optics
- Working knowledge of industry standards and best practices
- Strong troubleshooting skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage both planned work and responsive service tasks
What You Can Expect
- A role with real, visible impact across a leading research university
- Opportunities to contribute to infrastructure that supports innovation and discovery
- A collaborative environment where your expertise helps shape campus-wide systems
- Exposure to a wide range of projects, from daily operations to large-scale installations
This position is based in West Lafayette, Indiana, with occasional travel to Purdue locations in Hammond, Westville, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, and other remote sites. The role includes participation in a 24-hour on-call rotation for emergencies and may require occasional overtime.