Communications Technician

City of Las Cruces•Las Cruces, NM

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Performs installation, maintenance, and modification of MVRDA’s radio and telecommunications systems. Participates in the maintenance of microwave networks as they converge with the County-wide communications system, MVRDA base stations, and handheld radios. This position will implement changes as directed and must be able to organize and look ahead to troubleshoot operational hazards to ensure the continued excellence of MVRDA's operations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background investigation and drug screening.

Requirements

High School, GED, or equivalent.
At least one (1) years’ experience in electronics, alarm, access control, two-way communications, telephone systems, and radio system design/installation/repair including repeaters and control stations, voting receivers and comparator systems, linking of system components by hard wire using RJ45 and RJ10, microwave, RF link and fiber optics.
Must have a valid NM Class D Driver’s License or equivalent issued by another state.
Must be able to obtain the Class E Driver’s License within the first 6 months of employment.
Must obtain Incident Command System (ICS/INC) certification within six (6) months of hire.
Knowledge of: telephone and radio communications systems utilizing microwave, UHF/VHF, 700MHz and 800MHz; FCC rules and regulations; FAA regulations; business English and grammar; basic mathematics; records management; and system design, installation and maintenance.
Low voltage electronics and wiring.
Skilled in: installation, maintenance and repair of systems; performing analysis and design.
Ability to: communicate effectively; establish and maintain effective working relations; read electronics service manuals; and prioritize workload.
Must be available to participate in an on-call rotation and respond to emergency service needs outside normal business hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as assigned.

Nice To Haves

Electronics Technician certificate preferred.
General two-way radio/telephone technician or amateur radio operator’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

Install, configure, maintain, inspect, and repair MVRDA radio, microwave, telecommunications, and related communications systems.
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve failures involving radio sites, base stations, antennas, electronic equipment, cabling, infrastructure, and associated communication systems.
Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, testing, upgrades, and inventory of communications equipment, facilities, towers, and remote radio sites.
Respond to scheduled and emergency service requests to restore mission-critical communications systems in a timely manner.
Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to emergencies outside normal business hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and disaster events.
Coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies, emergency service providers, contractors, and vendors regarding radio communications, interoperability, and technical support.
Design, evaluate, test, implement, and modify communication systems and equipment to maintain operational reliability.
Operate specialized diagnostic equipment, hand tools, power tools, computers, and communications equipment necessary to perform technical duties.
Travel to remote communication sites and work both indoors and outdoors under varying environmental conditions.
Maintain accurate maintenance records, documentation, inventory records, and work orders.
Follow all applicable safety regulations, OSHA requirements, MVRDA policies, and established safe work practices.
Maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
Perform work while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive public safety and criminal justice information.
Provide cross-training or backup assistance to other Information Technology personnel.