IT Services Technician I - Radio Team

Oakland County•Waterford, MI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Oakland County is seeking an experienced communications technician to join their team and maintain the reliable digital communications infrastructure used by emergency responders and public safety professionals. This on-site position involves performing skilled preventive maintenance and repairs on the County’s digital communications systems, including the 700/800 MHz Motorola P25 simulcast subsystem of Michigan’s Public Safety Communications System (MPSCS) and the County’s 420 MHz Motorola MOTOTRBO radio communications system. The role also includes maintaining and repairing pager and fire hall alerting systems, attending specialized training, and staying current on system software and upgrades.

Requirements

High school graduate or certificate of successful completion of the General Education Development (G.E.D.) Test.
At least three (3) years of full-time work experience in the installation, configuration, diagnostics, maintenance and repair of radio systems and components; OR Associate’s degree or equivalent education from an accredited college or university with major in Physics, Electronics Technology, Electronic Engineering Technology, or a closely related area, AND at least one (1) year of full-time professional work in the installation, configuration, diagnostics, maintenance and repair of radio systems and components.
Possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s or chauffeur’s license.
Considerable knowledge of and ability to utilize current word processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail, and Internet software.
Reasonable knowledge of personal computer capabilities, operations, applications, and of new technology.
Reasonable ability to solve problems related to networked and client/server-based computer hardware, software, communications equipment circuitry and connectivity.
Reasonable ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and with representatives of user departments and municipalities.
Reasonable ability to follow oral and written instructions, and to exercise mature judgement and initiative in analyzing problems and implementing solutions.
Physical condition to permit heavy lifting.
Must maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's or chauffeur’s license.
Must pass a background check performed by the County or other appropriate agencies as required.
Ability to communicate to accurately convey information.
Ability to lift and move computer equipment up to 80 lbs.
Familiarity with electronic communication test equipment and the use of schematic diagrams and/or blueprints and hand tools.

Nice To Haves

Experience with advanced radio systems that support critical public safety operations.

Responsibilities

Perform skilled preventive maintenance and repairs on the County’s digital communications systems.
Support the 700/800 MHz Motorola P25 simulcast subsystem of Michigan’s Public Safety Communications System (MPSCS).
Maintain and repair the County’s 420 MHz Motorola MOTOTRBO radio communications system.
Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain pager and fire hall alerting systems.
Attend specialized training on the maintenance and repair of digital radio systems.
Stay current on software used by the unit and evaluate available upgrades to improve system performance and reliability.
Perform programming, preventative maintenance, repairs and troubleshoots the county's radio communication systems and accompanying auxiliary systems.
Repair communications equipment, radio frequency (RF) hardware and software and other related equipment.
Maintain radio frequency tower site buildings, generators, LP tanks and general infrastructure.
Utilize various test instruments such as digital multimeter, communication analyzers, and digital signal analyzers to align, adjust, and calibrate communications and other electronic equipment according to manufacturers' performance specifications.
Perform physical activities, such as bending, stooping, and/or sitting for long periods of time while manually disassembling and re‑assembling portions of vehicles to repair mobile radios, antennas, and other equipment.
Lift and/or assist in lifting heavy objects, climbing ladders and carrying equipment.
Work on rooftops of multiple storied buildings.
Repair radio accessory equipment, including microphones, control heads, speakers, cables, sirens, antennas, and case mountings by replacing defective, broken, or damaged parts.