The Network Operations Assistant must be able to frequently lift up to 50 pounds. They will be working in many different buildings on campus and will work outside as needed. The Network Operations Assistant must be available to work on weekends as needed for network closet replacements. Hourly Rate: $15.00 Hours per Week: 20 Work Location: Tampa Campus. ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:Located in the vibrant and diverse Tampa Bay region of Florida’s gulf coast, the University of South Florida (USF) is a Preeminent State Research University with campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee. Rated as one of the top places to live in the U.S., Tampa Bay offers a high quality of life, year-round sunshine, and easy access to top-rated entertainment. USF is one of the nation’s largest public universities, serving more than 50,000 students with an annual budget of $1.8 billon. Over the past five years, USF has been the fastest-rising university in the nation, public or private, on the U.S. News and World Report's list of best universities, which it ranks as the 44th best public university in America. USF is proud to be an innovating partner within the Tampa Bay region, listed by Forbes as the top emerging tech city in the country. USF Information Technology (USF IT) provides technology services and support for the University of South Florida. The IT team, led by the Vice President and CIO, provides the following services: Administrative Services, Client Support, Communication Services, Teaching and Learning, Analytics and Reporting, Mobile and Web Services, Consulting Services, Cybersecurity Service and Research Technologies. For more information, please visit: USF Information Technology ADDITIONAL INFO FOR APPLICANTS: The selected candidate must have current work authorization in the United States. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. DUTIES:Responsible for changing batteries in Networking UPS. Assist with wireless access point replacements. Work with Networking Operations and Networking Engineering personnel to help with other projects related to upgrades as needed. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:This position requires a high school diploma and six months of appropriate work experience. A valid Florida Driver's License may be required if motorized vehicles of any kind are operated. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Experience with network equipment. General knowledge of working with tools. IT COMPETENCIES:Growth Mindset: Takes ownership of personal growth and embraces the concept that intelligence and talent can be developed through continuous learning. Willing to take on new challenges, and views failure as an opportunity to grow. Communication: Comfortable using a broad range of communication styles, and chooses appropriate, effective ways to communicate. Adapts communication style depending on the audience and situation. Listens and asks questions to develop a better understanding. Collaboration: Collaborates with others in the pursuit of common missions, visions, values and goals. Fosters a sense of community within and across teams, building on mutual respect, trust, and drawing on the strengths of others. Client Obsession: Client focused when creating solutions or solving problems, believing that everything we do is to earn and keep our clients’ trust. Ownership: Takes responsibility, accountability and proactively focuses on areas they can directly influence. Understands their role within the team and recognizes that they share the team’s successes and failures. Outcome Driven: Focuses on desired results, business outcomes, and how to achieve them. Takes appropriate actions to ensure commitments are met and results achieved.