Information Technology Communication Technician II

Overview

As the Information Technology Communication Technician II, you will join the Telecommunication Services Team in the role of a RF 2-way Radio / Microwave Technician. You will perform installation, maintenance, and repair work on microwave systems, 2-way radio systems, DC power systems, VOIP telephone system and data network. You will assist in providing technical support of communication systems, tracking and monitoring communication hardware and software, handle day-to-day service requests, and provide customer assistance for solutions. You must be able to lift heavy equipment weighing 50 pounds or more, be able to climb and work on tower at high elevation and be able to operate vehicles in off-road and rugged terrain conditions.

Schedule : 44 / 36, Monday through Friday / Every other Friday off. Monday through Thursday 9 hours per day, 8 hours per day every other Friday.

This job announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification / job.

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EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience : High school diploma or High School equivalency certification, two years of relevant experience, and completion of 40 semester units from an accredited college, university, vocational or military school.

Relevant Experience is defined as : hands-on experience in climbing tower, installation of batteries and rectifiers, maintaining and repairing microwave equipment and Motorola two-way radios, working on antennas and waveguides, copper and fiber cabling, and rack and stack of communications equipment.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

License(s) : Valid California Class C Driver's License or equivalent (required at time of application) that allows you to drive during your employment.

CLOSING

• Benefits :
• 0 Competitive compensation
• 0 Excellent medical, dental, life, vision plans.
• 0 Deferred compensation in the form of a 401(k) plan (with matching contribution) and a 457 plan.
• 0 Retirement benefits under the California Public Employees' Retirement System
• 0 Tuition reimbursement
• 0 Training and advancement opportunities
• 0 Excellent working environment
• 0 Public transportation reimbursements

For more information on MWD benefits, please use the following link : Benefits Regular FT PT Employees (Represented)

ABOUT MWD

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a state-established cooperative that, along with its 26 cities and retail suppliers, provides water for 19 million people in six counties. The district imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to supplement local supplies, and helps its members to develop increased water conservation, recycling, storage and other resource-management programs.

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities, who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, please call (213) 217-7738 or email : jobs@mwdh2o.com.

Metropolitan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic(s).

Application Filing Period : Closes at 4 : 30 pm PST on the date stated in the job announcement. However it may close prior to the filing end date if sufficient applications have been received. If sufficient applications have not been received, then the filing period end date may be extended.

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