Experienced Two-Way Radio Systems Technician

Job Description

Job Description

J & K Communications is in immediate need of an experienced Two-Way Radio Systems Technician in the Columbia City area.  The basic functions of the Two-Way Radio Systems Technician at J & K Communications, Inc. are to perform in-house and in-field responses to radio problems, as well as perform component level repairs on fixed site, mobile and portable equipment. This list of responsibilities and requirements is not all inclusive :

• Install and maintain two-way radio systems, including base stations, repeaters, and mobile radios.
• Troubleshoot and repair radio equipment, including diagnosing faults and replacing faulty components.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and routine inspections of radio equipment.
• Research and evaluate system problems and recommend a solution.
• Work with the sales team to assist in coordinating project installation / deployments.
• Install and / or remove electronic equipment such as radio interoperability gateways, remote controls and external speakers that relate to communications systems.
• Assist with the specifications and design of dispatch and remote communications installations.
• Participate in on-call rotation for afterhours emergency call outs.  Current rotation consists of approximately 1 day per week and 1 weekend every 5 weeks.  An additional daily incentive when on-call, whether called out or not.
• Ability to communicate professionally with co-workers and customers daily.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude and ability to prioritize and multitask.

J & K offers competitive wages, a positive team environment and excellent benefits including paid holidays, paid earned time off, medical, dental and vision insurance coverage and 401(k) benefits.  Benefits are available immediately upon hire.

At least 2 years of land mobile radio systems, Conventional Analog, Digital, NXDN Trunking systems, P25 (Atlas Preferred), voted systems, IP based systems, consoles and I / O interconnections preferred. FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License, FCIA, NABER or equivalent industry certification is a plus!