Radio Communications Technician II

County of San Juan • San Juan Communications Authority, NM

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Radio Communications Technician II develops, maintains, inspects, and repairs communication-system infrastructure for San Juan County Communications Authority and county public safety agencies. Systems and equipment include two-way radio, microwave, fiber optic, antenna, base station, and emergency alert systems. The role helps ensure compliance with FCC regulations and continuous system operation, and works closely with the Office of Emergency Management’s Radio Communications Supervisor and SJCCA’s Radio Communications Technician I.

The position performs regular system testing, troubleshooting, diagnosis, repairs, documentation, asset and FCC-license tracking, and coordination with contract personnel. It responds to service calls and makes after-hours emergency repairs and replacements when needed to keep systems operational.

Requirements

• Associate degree in electronics technology and two years of relevant work experience in radio communications or electronics, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience sufficient to perform the duties.
• FCC General Class License or equivalent.
• Motorola R56 certification.
• CompTIA A+ certification or equivalent.
• CompTIA Network+ certification or equivalent.
• CompTIA Security+ certification or equivalent.
• Valid State of New Mexico driver’s license, or ability to obtain one within six months of employment.
• Ability to work a four-day workweek that includes nights, weekends, holidays, on-call status, and overtime as required; the schedule may include religious holidays.
• Ability to work outdoors with prolonged exposure to heat and cold.
• Ability to perform duties involving bending, reaching, kneeling, and lifting, including lifting up to 65 pounds to carry test and radio equipment to and from communication sites.
• Ability to use, process, and navigate the County’s electronic ERP system as required by the position.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair county-maintained communication systems and related equipment, including microwave, fiber optic, antenna combining, and simulcast systems; repeaters and base stations; remote control equipment; alarm systems; dispatch consoles; emergency alert systems; backup power systems; computer systems; domain and work group systems; WAN and LAN; PCs; communications-site buildings; air conditioners; towers and tower lighting; and grounding systems.
• Test systems regularly to ensure proper operation.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose system and equipment problems and determine and complete appropriate repairs.
• Maintain records of system performance and repairs, evaluate equipment, and recommend replacements as necessary.
• Respond to communication-system service calls and perform after-hours emergency repairs and replacements to maintain system operation.
• Maintain and update communication-system documentation, including procedural, emergency, and maintenance flow charts.
• Work with contract personnel assisting with equipment maintenance and repair.
• Maintain inventories of radio communications assets and equipment and records of FCC licenses.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree