Network Specialist 2026/2027 SY

Network Specialist I. General Description Configure, maintain, upgrade, and troubleshoot district data network, telephone, and voicemail equipment and connections; evaluate network efficiency and work with technology director to plan upgrades and improvements. II. Qualifications AA degree or equivalent professional experience supporting converged networks consisting of video, voice, and data. Three years experience in network maintenance, with at least one year in maintenance and troubleshooting of TCP/IP networks serving multi-platform clients. Knowledge of low voltage cabling, distribution systems, and related equipment. Working knowledge of intercom systems, intercom networks, synchronized clocks, and related equipment. Knowledge of and experience with configuration and maintenance of managed switches, routers, wireless access-points, controllers and firewalls. Experience with Cisco CUCM VoIP telephone and messaging systems. Working knowledge of Apple desktop and laptop hardware, Apple iOS, and Jamf Pro software integration on Mac OS X clients very helpful. Able to lift and carry 80 pounds. Must possess a valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint clearance card. Must pass a background check upon employment. III. Duties And Responsibilities Troubleshoot and repair network problems related to connectivity, software, and security issues. Maintain electrical power, battery back-up systems, switches, routers, and LAN connectivity. Troubleshoot, configure, and maintain district digital, analog, and VoIP telephone systems and voicemail system. Troubleshoot, configure, and maintain district cell phones, smartphones, and related contact databases. Develop and maintain documentation for networked systems and equipment, including software licenses, and network logical and physical designs. Configure, maintain, upgrade, and troubleshoot intercommunication network and equipment. Assign zones and bell schedules as needed as well as change date/time. Test, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair all low-voltage cabling. Act as primary contact for vendor installation of cabling projects. Maintain telco/server racks, cans, and closets, as well as battery back-up systems, cable management systems, and network cabling infrastructure. Troubleshoot, configure, and maintain MATV racks, video head-end equipment, video distribution equipment and related networks. Troubleshoot, configure and maintain CCTV, DVR, analog and digital video equipment and networks. Assist with vendor and product selection as related to networks, intercom systems, telephone systems, and video systems. Assist with training in the use of network resources. Assist other technology staff with support and maintenance of computers, servers, printers, and other technology as needed. Perform other duties as assigned. Reports to: Technology Director Status: Full-Time, Classified/Exempt Support #J-18808-Ljbffr AVONDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT