Communications Technician II (Open Until Filled)

Full-time - Entry Level

Fresno, CA

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

Join the City of Fresno as a Communications Technician II, where you will support essential communications systems. This role involves installing, maintaining, and repairing advanced radio and electronic communications equipment used throughout the city's vehicles, facilities, and operations. If you have experience with telecommunications and enjoy troubleshooting complex systems, this is your opportunity to contribute to a vital public service while advancing your career.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain antennas, portable and mobile radio receivers, transmitters, base stations, microwave, and multiplex transmission systems used in City service.
• Install and maintain various types of electronic equipment, including scanning receivers, electronic sirens, radar systems, sound reinforcement systems, video display terminals, DVRs, cameras, CAD/AVL tracking systems, electronic passenger counters, and telephone equipment.
• Repair and replace digital displays, cameras, radios, and camera hard drives.
• Perform preventative maintenance on vehicle and bus electronics.
• Assist with radio frequency emission inspections in compliance with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations and prepare required FCC reports.
• Maintain records, including time cards, work orders, schematics, and other related documents; enter data into and retrieve information from computerized work order management systems.
• Assist new operators in using radio and telecommunications equipment.
• Maintain and install electronic circuits, plan layouts, and install components and equipment; remove and repair equipment from retired or damaged vehicles.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Two (2) years of experience equivalent to that gained as a Communications Technician I with the City of Fresno.
• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent GED completion.
• Two (2) years of journey level experience in the maintenance and repair of radio transmitting and receiving equipment, automotive electrical work or similar work which required mechanical aptitude, programming and knowledge of electrical wiring and/or telecommunications.
• Completion of 24 units of electronics, communications, telecommunications or closely related course work from an accredited college, university or training program.

Benefits

• 2% Salary Increase, effective December 30, 2024
• Health insurance with contributions toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.
• Flexible Spending Account for health and dependent care expenses.
• Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments for retirement savings.
• Accrue 8-15 hours of vacation leave per month.
• Eight (8) hours of sick leave per month, available after 90 days.
• Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days.
• Short term disability provided through California SDI program.
• Bilingual premium pay of $100 per month.
• Health reimbursement arrangement for eligible retirees.
• City of Fresno Retirement Systems with reciprocity with other public California systems.