Field Service Technician (Syracuse, NY) 2026 Co-Op Program

Motorola Solutions•Liverpool, NY

1d•$40,000 - $50,000

About The Position

It’s not just about having the right technology, it’s about achieving peak performance. Motorola Solutions has served as a trusted partner to government agencies and enterprises worldwide for more than 85 years. Our years of leadership, innovation and experience managing and supporting hundreds of networks in more than 100 countries help answer the challenges of mission critical operations – ensure continuity, enhance productivity and reduce risk – helping achieve peak performance. When every second counts and performance reliability is a must – we are ready and able to serve today, tomorrow and into the future. The Field Service Technician Co-Op will support the Northeast Field Service Operations Team located in Syracuse, NY. This role provides a direct, hands on opportunity to work with skilled, trained technical leaders in the organization. The FST Co-Op will deliver a unique combination of both multi-site RF communications systems and computer/networking skills to the Public Safety customers in the Northeastern region. Motorola Solutions is looking to identify a strong self-starter, able to solve customer problems quickly during stressful situations. The FST Co-Op will work closely with Motorola Solutions Public Safety Customers and Subcontractor (MSS) community, as well as, Motorola Solutions Sales, Engineering, Project Management, and Customer Service teams. Play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth execution of mission critical field activities and optimizing efficiency by utilizing academic principles gained in educational courses in a dynamic professional setting. Demonstrate an aptitude for Networking and/or Radio Frequency Provide technical support on specialized telecommunications systems and public safety product applications. Maintain and document complex communications systems. Provide weekly reports of activities and accomplishments. Develop solutions to difficult technical problems encountered as part of system maintenance, upgrades or support issues. Continuous training in the latest technologies and troubleshooting techniques.

Requirements

Must be a current student attending a 2 year program or a 4 year program at a college, university, or technical school
Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain necessary security clearance as required by government contract.
Must possess a current and valid driver’s license and have a clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

Actively pursuing a certification in Security+, Network+, CCNA, or NRS1
Knowledge of wired communications systems, such as local area networks (LAN) and wide-area networks (WAN)
Computer network installation, configuration, and maintenance systems to include cabling, routers, switches, firewalls, and bridges.
R.F. interfaces and systems such as transmitters, receivers, and antenna networks.
Standard telephony, dedicated data circuits, and packet switching techniques.
Logging recording systems
Experience working with RF Infrastructure Technologies to include Motorola SmartZone, Smartnet, Console Systems, ASTRO Conventional and Trunked equipment is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth execution of mission critical field activities and optimizing efficiency by utilizing academic principles gained in educational courses in a dynamic professional setting.
Demonstrate an aptitude for Networking and/or Radio Frequency
Provide technical support on specialized telecommunications systems and public safety product applications.
Maintain and document complex communications systems.
Provide weekly reports of activities and accomplishments.
Develop solutions to difficult technical problems encountered as part of system maintenance, upgrades or support issues.
Continuous training in the latest technologies and troubleshooting techniques.

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