Wireless Support Assistant
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Requisition ID: 116211

Wireless Support Assistant

IT@JH Networking, Telecom and Data Center is seeking a Wireless Support Assistant who will provide assistance to the Information Technology at Johns Hopkins Wireless team.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

The Johns Hopkins Wireless Team has a significant amount of surveys and fleet replacements tasks to complete while large number of students are not on campus. The person filling this role will assist with,

* Fleet replacement working directly with Network Engineers.

* Learning how to conduct wireless surveys using Ekahau.

* Learn basic network functions for routing and switching.

* Learning RF coverage, inhibiters, AP design, and client/device troubleshooting.

Specific Physical Requirements for the Job

* Ability to stand/walk for long periods of time.

Work Location

* 100% onsite; JHU Homewood Campus.

Minimum Qualifications

* High School Diploma or graduation equivalent required.

* Some experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

* Computer experience.

* Technical training on devices, networking or wireless technology.

Classified Title: Computer Support Assistant

Job Posting Title (Working Title): Wireless Support Assistant

Role/Level/Range: ATO 37.5/02/OC

Starting Salary Range: $15.70 - $25.25 HRLY (Commensurate with experience)

Employee group: Casual / On Call

Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm

Exempt Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Homewood Campus

Department name: IT@JH Networking, Telecom and Data Ctr

Personnel area: University Administration

Total Rewards

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University's salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here:

Education and Experience Equivalency

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies

Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Vaccine Requirements

Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit and all other JHU applicants should visit

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

Homewood Campus