Job Summary: The Land Mobile Radio (LMR) Technician maintains and repairs electronics such as radios, communications switches, Land Mobile Radios, towers, repeaters, and antennas.
Principal Accountabilities: Perform installation and adjustments of communication systemsInspect radio communications activities, troubleshoot issues, and determine equipment operational status within the LMR NetworkTest, align, and adjust equipment; replace and repair faulty components, and requisition materials as neededMaintain equipment maintenance records, authorized spare parts, supply stock, tool lists, and technical manuals; establish maintenance requirements for support equipment, tools, and spare parts needed to support repair effortProvide technical guidance to subordinate personnelPerform comparison checks on repaired equipment in accordance with test standardsConsult layout drawings to ensure equipment is properly positionedPerform other qualified duties as assignedKnowledge & Skills: The candidate must be able to operate standard LMR testing, repair and diagnostic equipment such as RF signal generators, RF antenna testers, RF watt meters, Digital multi-meters, Communications System Analyzers, soldering stations and irons, basic hand tools, encryption key-loaders, battery maintenance systems, climbing safety equipment use/inspection, and redundant solar and wind generatorsExcellent oral and written communication skills; must speak and understand English in order to coordinate movement on ramp via two-way radiosAbility to translate communication needs of employees not versed in radio applications, use, and field user level integrationProficient in Microsoft computer operating systems and Microsoft Office softwareAdditional knowledge/skills may be required by contract or assignmentExperience & Education: The candidate must possess at least 3 years of experience operating, maintaining, installing, programming, troubleshooting, and repairing radio systems such as but not limited to P25 repeaters, fixed, vehicle mounted & portable radios.A Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and/or Information Technology may be substituted for three (3) of the years of experience.An Associate's degree in Computer Science and/or Information Technology may be substituted for two (2) of the years of experience.Radio communications operation, repair and/or repair experience in military specialty field will also be consideredValid U.S. Driver's LicenseCandidate must possess and maintain a US Secret security clearanceAdditional experience/education may be required by contract or assignmentMust be a US Citizen.Physical Requirements/Working Environment: Ability to lift at least forty (40) pounds and assist in lifting up to one hundred (100) poundsCandidate must be capable to climb towers 100 feet above ground level "Tower certification is a plus"Living and working conditions at assignment location could be remote and uncomfortableLong hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditionsPersonnel should be aware of moving on short notice and under adverse conditionsCandidate must be in good physical and mental health, and free of any physical and mental disabilities that will prevent them from performing their duties. They must possess vision correctible to 20/30, be free of color blindness, and be capable of hearing normal conversations at 5 meters with either ear or without a hearing aid.Ability to travel domestically and internationallyMust be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
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