Radio Repair Mechanic

City of New York • New York City, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The New York City Police Department’s Electronics Section is seeking a Radio Repair Mechanic to support reliable, uninterrupted communications across departmental functions. The position provides, maintains, and enhances police radio communications, from portable hand devices to vehicle-integrated radio systems. It also installs, repairs, and maintains portable and mobile radios and critical low-voltage systems at NYPD facilities, and ensures mobile command centers are equipped and ready with communication technology.

The primary vacancy is located in Queens. Work hours and shift vary. Candidates must be permanent in the civil service title Radio Repair Mechanic or have recently filed for the Radio Repair Mechanic exam (#6093) to be eligible for an interview. All hires must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Requirements

• Must be permanent in the civil service title Radio Repair Mechanic or have recently filed for the Radio Repair Mechanic exam (#6093) to be eligible for an interview.
• Five years of full-time satisfactory experience acquired within the last 10 years as a radio repair mechanic or electronic technician repairing electronic equipment; or at least three years of such experience acquired within the last 10 years plus sufficient full-time relevant electronics training from an approved or recognized trade school, technical school, or vocational high school to make up the equivalent of the remaining experience. Six months of acceptable experience is credited for each year of approved training.
• Possession of a New York State-valid Motor Vehicle Driver License, which must be maintained for the duration of employment.
• For appointment to certain positions, possession of a Federal Communications Commission General Radiotelephone Operator's License with a radar endorsement is required.
• Verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide, maintain, and enhance police radio communications, including portable hand devices and vehicle-integrated radio systems.
• Install, repair, and maintain portable and mobile radios.
• Install, repair, and maintain critical low-voltage systems across NYPD facilities.
• Ensure mobile command centers are functional and ready, with communication technology.

Benefits

• Health insurance for the employee, spouse or domestic partner, and unemancipated children under age 26.
• Union benefits, including dental and vision coverage.
• Paid annual leave and sick leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Pension.
• Optional savings and pre-tax programs, including Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed