Telecommunications Technician Trainee (IT Operations)

City of Sacramento (CA)•Sacramento, CA

58d•Hybrid

About The Position

With supervisor approval, incumbents may be eligible for intermittent remote work; however, they must physically reside within the Sacramento region or have the ability to regularly report to a City of Sacramento physical worksite with little notice. This entry level position is part of the Information Technology (IT) Department's IT Operations Division, under the Network and Telecom group. The position will work under the technical direction of higher classified telecommunications technicians and/or engineers. The Telecommunication Technician Trainee will support communications equipment and low voltage electrical systems used in public safety mobiles, including but not limited to cars, motorcycles, helicopters, boats and other motorized equipment. Additionally, this position will support low voltage systems including Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV), Community Antenna Television (CATV), data and fiber cabling, parking control, and facility alerting and paging. IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT The ideal candidate will be able to support the Telecom group with the foundational skills in electronic technology, radio communications systems, or closely related field, including basic electronic fundamentals, with additional training in narrowband, or broadband radio theory. An ideal candidate will also understand vehicle electronics, including charging systems, Direct Current (DC) power distribution, and DC switches. To perform entry level work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of all types of telecommunications equipment. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the entry level of the Telecommunications Technician series. Incumbents perform the less difficult work and are considered to be in a training status. They received direct supervision and are not expected to perform the full range of duties assigned to the journey level. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Direct supervision is provided by the Telecommunications Supervisor. Technical supervision may be provided by a Telecommunication Technician II.

Requirements

Principles, practices, and procedures of electronic circuitry systems and electronic systems as applied to communications installation, maintenance, and repair.
Tools, methods, and equipment used in communications systems testing and repair.
Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions required in electrical and electronic work.
Recordkeeping and reporting procedures.
Radio frequency principles including transmission lines and emission, as well as digital and display technology.
Install, service, and repair communications equipment.
Interpret plans and schematic drawings.
Operate a variety of electronic diagnostic equipment.
Identify electrical and electronic problems or potential problems and take steps to effectively resolve them.
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Work safely and under varying conditions.
One year of experience in communications systems installation, maintenance, and repair work.
One year of specialized training in electronics and electronic circuitry. A two year degree in electronics can be used as a substitution for the experience requirement.
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment.
Ability to acquire certification as technically qualified to perform transmitter installation, operation, maintenance, and repair by either the National Association of Business and Education Radio, the Associated Public Safety Communications Officers, or the Special Industrial Radio Service Assocation.

Nice To Haves

The ideal candidate will be able to support the Telecom group with the foundational skills in electronic technology, radio communications systems, or closely related field, including basic electronic fundamentals, with additional training in narrowband, or broadband radio theory. An ideal candidate will also understand vehicle electronics, including charging systems, Direct Current (DC) power distribution, and DC switches.

Responsibilities

Adjust and tune Federal Communication Commission transmitters.
Install and maintain radio base equipment, modems, transmission lines, microwave, repeater stations, diversity receivers, consoles, display systems, and communications controllers.
Conduct frequent checks of equipment, including test instruments, for preventative maintenance and to ensure compliance with Federal Communications Commission rules and regulations.
Keep accurate records of communications systems performance, work accomplished, and other information.
Operate a variety of digital and analog electronic diagnostic equipment.
Perform related duteis as assigned.

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