Radio Repair Mechanic

City of New York • New York City, NY

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About The Position

The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) seeks a full-time Radio Repair Mechanic in the Bureau of Enterprise Technology to support the installation, maintenance, repair, testing, and operation of mission-critical communications systems used throughout the Department. The position is open only to City of New York employees serving in the permanent civil service title of Radio Repair Mechanic.

The role involves working with radios, radars, microwave and multiplex systems, televisions, and other electronic apparatus used in FDNY communications. The mechanic services land mobile and marine radio receivers and transmitters across analog and digital VHF, UHF, 700 MHz, and 800 MHz systems, along with radio power, antenna, audio, miniature transmitter/receiver, and public address systems. The position also includes mounting communications equipment in FDNY vehicles and apparatus, configuring equipment with computers and radio programming software, documenting work, and traveling to FDNY facilities, communications sites, field locations, and emergency scenes as required.

FDNY provides fire protection, emergency medical care, and other critical public safety services across New York City's five boroughs. The Department states that it is committed to an inclusive, diverse workforce and a work environment free from discrimination and harassment based on legally protected status or characteristic.

Requirements

• Five years of full-time satisfactory experience acquired within the last 10 years as a radio repair mechanic or electronic technician repairing electronic equipment; alternatively, at least three years of such experience within the last 10 years plus sufficient full-time relevant electronics training from an approved trade school, technical school, or vocational high school to make up 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's license, which must be maintained throughout employment.
• The position is open only to City of New York employees serving in the permanent civil service title of Radio Repair Mechanic.

Nice To Haves

• For appointment to certain positions, a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) General Radiotelephone Operator's License with a radar endorsement is required.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, align, maintain, service, and tune radios, radars, microwaves, multiplexes, televisions, and other electronic apparatus used in FDNY communication systems.
• Service land mobile and marine radio receivers and transmitters, including analog and digital VHF, UHF, 700 MHz, and 800 MHz equipment, radio power systems, antenna systems, miniature transmitters and receivers, audio systems, and public address systems.
• Diagnose, locate, isolate, and repair defects in electronic equipment; troubleshoot and replace faulty components.
• Install electronic units and associated electrical elements, including mounting radios and communications equipment in FDNY vehicles and apparatus.
• Use computers and radio programming software to program, configure, and update communication equipment.
• Use Microsoft Office and technical software tools for documentation, reporting, and equipment recordkeeping.
• Operate a motor vehicle to travel to FDNY facilities, communications sites, field locations, and emergency scenes as required.
• Maintain accurate service records, prepare technical reports, and follow departmental safety and operational procedures.

What This Job Offers

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