Network Technician

Network Technician (260 days)

Dallas Independent School District

Responsibilities and

Qualifications:

• Repairing radios: troubleshooting to the component level for Motorola and Kenwood handheld, portable, and mobile radios.
• Troubleshooting repeaters and controllers; repairing police and staff radio communication systems.
• Programming radios: programming of Motorola and Kenwood mobiles and handheld portables.
• Battery maintenance: reconditioning batteries and replacement as needed.
• Ordering, distributing, and maintaining an inventory of parts and equipment; ordering vendor equipment and maintaining accurate inventory.
• Communicating with end users: active listening, following commitments, and proactively updating on status of requests.
• Maintaining Police Dispatch: responsible for emergency off‑hours network support; coordinating and installing police and staff radio communications systems.
• Performing related tasks: troubleshooting and identifying modular components in trunking systems for warranty replacement; inspecting building structure to determine means, materials, and labor for installation; coordinating preventive maintenance on radio towers; designing for RF propagation at new or renovation construction sites.
• Basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of basic radio programming software.
• Basic knowledge of DC circuits and schematic component symbols.
• Ability to work at heights over 20 feet.
• Ability to work in stressful environments.
• Experience with computer‑aided dispatch radio solutions.
• Understanding of conventional analog and digital repeater systems and digital trunking systems.
• Ability to install mobile radios in various vehicles.
• Ability to read schematics.
• Ability to solder and desolder micro‑components.
• Knowledge of characteristics and installation of coax and connectors.
• Knowledge of IP‑based radio products and systems.
• Knowledge of P25 Phase 2.
• Understanding of FCC rules and regulations.
• Minimum 2 years of hands‑on related radio experience and a deep understanding of radio concepts and repair.

School Safety

Full-time

Minimum $26.67k – Median $32.53k

Dec 4, 2025

Entry level

Full-time

Information Technology

Primary and Secondary Education