Network Technician

Job Description

• Repairing radios – This includes troubleshooting to the component level for Motorola and Kenwood handheld portable and radios mobiles.
• Troubleshooting repeaters and controllers. Troubleshooting and repairing police and staff radio communication systems.
• Programming radios – This includes programming of Motorola and Kenwood, mobiles, and handheld portables.
• Battery maintenance – This includes the reconditioning of batteries and replacement as needed.
• Ordering, distributing, and maintaining an inventory of parts and equipment – This includes the ordering of vendor equipment, distribution of equipment and maintaining an accurate inventory of all equipment ordered, distributed, and
  onhand.
• Communicating with the end users – This involves active listening skills, follow through on commitments, and proactively updating end users on the status of their requests.
• Maintaining Police Dispatch – Responsible for emergency off‑hours network support as needed. Troubleshoot and repair police and staff radio communication systems. Coordinate and install various police and staff radio communications and related
  systems.
• Performs all other related tasks and duties as assigned – Including but not limited to troubleshooting and identifying modular components within trunking system for warranty replacement, inspection and surveying building structure to determine the means, materials, and labor requirements necessary to install radio communication systems, coordinate and perform preventive maintenance on communication systems in radio towers as needed to run at optimal performance, and design for RF propagation at new or renovation construction sites.

• Must have basic computer skills
• Must have a knowledge of basic radio programming software
• Must possess a basic knowledge of DC circuits and schematic component symbols
• Requires an ability to work at heights over 20 feet
• Must be able to work in stressful environments
• Experience with computer aided dispatch radio solutions
• Understanding and knowledge of conventional analog and digital repeater systems as well as digital trunking systems
• Ability to install mobile radios in various vehicles
• Ability to read schematics
• Ability to solder and de‑solder micro‑components
• Must have a knowledge of characteristics and installation of various coax and connectors
• Must have a knowledge of IP based radio products and systems
• Must have a knowledge of P25 Phase 2
• Must possess an understanding of FCC rules and regulations
• Requires a minimum of 2 years, of hands‑on related radio experience and a deep understanding of radio concepts and repair