Cellular Engineer Associate

Job Title
Cellular Engineer Associate

Requisition Number
RE54378

Working Title

Department Name
3L600:ITS Networking & Infrastructure

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
46

Salary Range
$52,021-85,800/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

AA

Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

Driver’s License

Physical Requirements

Sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time with repetitive motion (suchas typing); installation and maintenance of cellular and fiber optic equipment intermittently over 4’ above the ground; occasional lifting objects up to 30lbs;communicating effectively with individuals at vari

Shift

Monday-Friday; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; as an exempt level position, evenings, nights, andweekends as required to meet departmental needs.

Job Summary

The Cellular Engineer Associate is responsible for:

• Installing and troubleshooting of cellular equipment across campus and within UK Healthcare
• Interfacing with mobile network operators and campus cellular project sponsors
• Developing documentation and standards for cellular equipment installation
• Providing troubleshooting and repair of cellular equipment ensuring quality service
• Installing fiber optic cables and circuits

The Cellular Engineer Associate will support the Cellular Engineer by providing management of UK distributed antenna systems (DAS), small cells, eFEMTO cells and Public Safety radio infrastructure across campus and HealthCare.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

MS Office, DAS installation and maintenance, copper/fiber optic cable installation, interpersonal skills, documentation, organization

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
05/26/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.