Communications Systems Technician I: Grow Your Tech Career

Tacoma Public Utilities; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Tacoma Public Utilities in Tacoma is seeking a Communications Systems Technician I to install, maintain, and troubleshoot a broad range of network and communications infrastructure, including two-way radio, telephony, CCTV, and security systems.

You will join a team focused on professional growth, learn from seasoned technicians, and work on projects that serve the community and city facilities with an emphasis on safety and standards compliance.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent AND two years of work experience in installation, maintenance and repair of electronic communications equipment and infrastructure, RF technology or computer networking, physical security, Telephony or automation controls.
• OR Graduation from high school or equivalent AND two years of related Trade School education

Responsibilities

• Installing and maintaining a variety of Network and Communications infrastructure and end user devices to industry standards
• Properly route wire and/or cables through crawl spaces, work spaces and other City facilities/plants
• Performing communications cable terminations and testing
• Installing radios and antennas in City vehicles
• Train with and assist higher level Communication Systems Technicians
• Ensure established standards and specifications are followed for the installation of communications infrastructure in buildings, remote facilities, in the rights-of way and on private property

Skills

Tool operation

Electrical theory

Cable testing

Schematic interpretation

Safety procedures

Written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade School education

Tools

RF equipment

Security equipment

Telephony systems

Job description

Tacoma Public Utilities in Tacoma is seeking a Communications Systems Technician I to install, maintain, and troubleshoot a broad range of network and communications infrastructure, including two-way radio, telephony, CCTV, and security systems.

You will join a team focused on professional growth, learn from seasoned technicians, and work on projects that serve the community and city facilities with an emphasis on safety and standards compliance.