Field Service Technician II Quincy MA
$64,334–$83,158 year
On-siteQuincy, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Install and service wireless communications equipment, including UHF/VHF systems, dispatch consoles, and CCTV gear, while creating mid-level programming codeplugs with 12+ channels. Diagnose, repair, and program RF equipment, recommending appropriate hardware that meets customer requirements. Interpret schematics and blueprints to design and install Distributed Antenna Systems and Bidirectional Amplifier systems. Perform troubleshooting on audio, RF, and digital circuits using test equipment such as spectrum analyzers and wattmeters. Some regional or overnight travel and on-call hours may be required. Extensive knowledge of two-way radio theory and RF propagation characteristics is essential.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of Service Technician experience in diagnosing, repairing, programming, and installing Motorola, Kenwood, ICOM, Vertex equipment in the 2-way radio wireless and /or communication field
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of 2-way radio theory, RF propagation characteristics at various frequency bands and communications systems
- Ability to interpret schematics, blueprints, and diagrams
- Knowledge of battery backup systems, base stations, repeaters, multicouplers, and duplexers, TCP/IP principles and NIC programming
- Proficiency in operating various test equipment including but not limited to, spectrum analyzers, system analyzers, watt meters, TDRs, FDRs, and multi-meters
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite, such as Microsoft Word and Excel
- Must have a valid driver's license
- Drug screenings and background checks are part of the hiring process which may also include a Motor Vehicle Record check
- Associate degree in Electronics Technology or equivalent
- R56 Certified Installer
- Motorola Astro 4x-7x training providing support for various system operations
- Certification in various Astro 25 products (Quantar, GTR8000, MCC5500/7500, etc..)
- Certification in various MotoTRBO products and systems (Connect+, Capacity+, Linked Capacity+, IP Site Connect, Capacity Max etc.)
- Knowledge of audio, RF, digital, and microprocessor electronic circuits found in communications equipment at the component level
- Some Regional and/or Overnight Travel and On-Call Hours May Be Required
Desired Qualifications
- Proficient Electronics Background
- Experience in Diagnosing, Repairing, Programming, and Installing RF Equipment
- Understands Two-Way Radio Theory and RF Propagation Characteristics at Various Frequency Bands
- Competent Operating Test Equipment (Communications Service Monitors, Wattmeters, TDRs, FDRs, Multimeters)
- IP Networking Experience a Plus
- Proficient in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- CET Certification a plus
- Journeyman level must be attained within 6 months of employment
- Security Clearance preferred
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