University of Georgia is hiring: UGA Cable Television Lead in Athens

Position Summary
Provide leadership and support for the University Cablevision (CATV) service as well as contribute to special projects for the Operations and Infrastructure team as necessary. This role serves as the primary technical lead for CATV projects, ensuring systems align with university standards and meet all applicable regulatory requirements. This role also oversees game‑day telecommunications operations at Sanford Stadium, helping ensure reliable service and support during major university events.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies

Knowledge of cable television systems, low‑voltage cabling, and telecommunications infrastructure, including applicable industry standards, regulations, and best practices

Skill in designing, reviewing, and approving technical infrastructure plans; developing specifications; and overseeing contractor work to ensure quality, compliance, and successful project delivery

Ability to lead and coordinate large‑scale CATV and infrastructure projects, collaborating with internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure alignment and timely completion

Skill in diagnosing and resolving technical issues, including providing real‑time support in high‑pressure environments such as game‑day operations and critical events

Ability to communicate technical information clearly, provide customer service, and develop user documentation to support system understanding and effective service delivery

Responsibilities

Responsible for all technical, engineering, and operational aspects of the University Cablevision service

Perform or direct the design and engineering of projects involving CATV infrastructure

Examine and provide input on CATV infrastructure plans developed by outside designers, contractors, and engineers; provide final approval of technical plans

Coordinate with members of other EITS networking groups to obtain input on logical network design

Generate or work with contractors to generate estimates for CATV projects and proposals

Write technical specifications for CATV installation projects included in scopes of work and bid documents

Evaluate technical responsiveness of bid responses

Supervise, coordinate, oversee, inspect, and approve work performed on the UGA CATV infrastructure, including UGA and non‑UGA installers

Inspect final installations and work with installers to produce a punch list of items that must be addressed; ensure all punch list items and other deficiencies are addressed before signing off on the completed project

Ensure installers follow industry, state, university, and local regulations and best practices

Obtain and verify that required as‑built and test documentation is completed upon job completion and ensure all work meets or exceeds requirements and specifications before signing off on the completed project

Assist the wireless network team with programming, installation, and testing of wireless access points and low‑voltage cabling as workload permits

Maintain the system in Sanford Stadium and other game‑day duties: ensure all configurations and settings are appropriate prior to significant events, program TVs, be present for home football games to address issues, ensure cable television settings for outdoor Athletic Association VIP venues are properly configured

Conduct annual audits of CATV usage within campus buildings; provide updated numbers to supervisor and report new port activations for billing purposes

Provide customer service to customers and write customer documentation for the EITS knowledge base

Drive to job sites as required

Operate under public safety or IT security access as required

Physical Demands

Lift 50 lbs.

Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR at hrweb@uga.edu.

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