| Purpose: |
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Under minimal supervision, perform tasks involving radio communication systems installation, maintenance, and repair for City departments and Interlocal Agreement agencies. |
| Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: |
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Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Troubleshoots a wide variety of communication systems, diagnoses maintenance or repair problems.
- Maintains VHF, UHF, 800 MHz voice and data radio system infrastructures, mobile and portable units, electronic radio ID and signaling systems, 9-1-1 recording systems, microwave systems, AM broadcast stations, emergency lighting and siren systems, communications consoles, telephone interfaces, and a variety of other electronic systems.
- Develops work schedules and preventative maintenance schedules.
- Checks for correct use of electronic test equipment and electrician hand tools such as soldering devices, snips, screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches and wire cutters, etc.
- Monitors for proper use of power tools such as saws, drills, buffers, grinders and sanders. .
- Quality checks installations of communication systems and system components, use appropriately installed software programs to program equipment and research maintenance histories, open and close work orders.
- Checks on the adequacy and quality of repairs made by assigned technician, installer, and other staff and outside vendors.
- Updates electronic databases, writes reports, creates spread sheets and uses other computer software.
- May be required to be "on call" after normal business hours.
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| Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: |
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- May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training and guidance to others.
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| Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: |
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Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of repair, maintenance, and installation of radio communication systems, equipment, and components.
- Knowledge of proper safety practices and procedures and regulations applicable to the work being performed.
- Knowledge of current and applicable Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules.
- Knowledge of computer and software systems to support maintenance and repair operations, and can instruct other to do so.
- Knowledge of Federal, State and Local laws.
- Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Skill in using computers and related software.
- Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
- Ability to train others to repair, maintain and install radio communication systems, equipment, and components.
- Ability to judge the quality and adequacy of repairs done by others.
- Ability to work from drawings, plans, and specifications.
- Ability to trace malfunctions in electrical or electronic equipment.
- Ability to understand and use new maintenance and repair techniques and technology.
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public.
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| Minimum Qualifications: |
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- Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus two (2) years of experience assisting in the installion, maintenance and/or repair of radio communications systems and equipment.
- Successful completion of technical school program in electronics may substitute for one (1) year of required experience.
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| Licenses and Certifications Required: |
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- Class "C" driver's license, however Class "B" preferred.
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| Physical Requirements: |
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- Moderate. Tasks involve bending, lifting, walking, carrying or using a force equal to lifting up to fifty (50) pounds.
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