Electronic Systems Technicians at Ka-Comm., Inc. Salina, KS

Comunidade Metodista; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Aflac (30 hours/week)

New York Life

Simple IRA

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Additional PTO

Job summary

Ka-Comm., Inc. in Salina, KS is seeking an Electronic and System Technician. You will install, diagnose, program, and repair RF communication equipment and related systems, including testing with specialized equipment.

Travel to tower sites and PSAP centers may be required. Applicants should have post-high school electronics training or equivalent experience, with readiness to keep up with industry training and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Post-high school electronic education or training preferred; experience may substitute.
• Ability to read and write communications; keep up with industry training; travel for schools/seminars.

Responsibilities

• Install, diagnose, program, and repair various analog and digital communication equipment (E).
• Use a variety of test equipment for repairs and programming needs (E).
• Operate hand and power tools (E).
• Determine material needs and order materials for maintenance or replacement (E).
• Complete service paperwork and records and submit timely (E).
• Respond to emergency repair needs (E).

Skills

RF troubleshooting

Electrical testing

Analog & digital comms

Use test equipment

Reading/writing communications

Education

Post-high school electronic education/training

Tools

Hand tools

Multi meter

Soldering

Crimpers

Job description

Electronic Systems Technicians job at Ka-Comm., Inc.. Salina, KS.

Position: Electronic and System Technician

Reports to: Operations/Service Manager

FLSA: Non-exempt

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Salary grade level: Market value/Non-Exempt/Pay based on experience

Position Function:

• Ability to troubleshoot RF communication system equipment to include mobile radio units, antennas, video recording systems, mobile data systems, in vehicles and businesses. The ability to work in PSAP 911 centers and tower sites to coordinate and solve technical issues. This can include hooking up special industry test equipment for RF communications testing.

Primary duties:

E=Essential Functions

• Install, diagnose, program, and repair various analog and digital communication equipment (E)
• Use a variety of test equipment for repairs and programming needs (E)
• Operate hand and power tools (E)
• Determine material needs, and order materials for the maintenance or replacement of equipment or systems. (E)
• Complete all required service paperwork and records and submit to appropriate personnel in a timely manner (E)
• Respond to emergency repair needs (E)

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Post high school electronic education/training preferred. Experience may substitute for education. The ability to keep up industry training. This may include travel to schools and seminars

License and other requirements:

• Possession of hand tools common to the trade to include-wire crimpers-Multi meter-Ability to solder
• Possession of a valid Drivers License

Knowledge and abilities:Knowledge of :

• Materials, tools and methods common to the trade
• Applicable codes and safety regulations
• Reading and writing communications skills

Additional requirements:

• Travel to tower sites and assist or troubleshoot system equipment
• Read plans and interpret customer specifications
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Meet schedules and timelines
• Maintain daily records
• Follow Ka-Comm. Inc. rules, regulations policies and procedures
• The opportunity to climb towers is available. There is additional compensation for any tower climbs over
• 50ft. Climbing less than 50ft is part of the basic job function. This duty is not an essential function of the job. If you do not have the ability to climb or do not feel comfortable with this task, it does not affect our decision for the position.

Working Conditions:

Environment

• Indoor and outdoor setting. Work around machinery with moving parts. Drive a company vehicle to conduct work.

Physical requirements

Strength and energy to maintain a daily work schedule up to 10 hours per day involving driving; physical lifting up to 50lbs with assistance; ability to communicate with customers and co-workers; sitting or

standing for extended periods of time; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment; kneeling; bending at the waist and reaching overhead above the shoulders and horizontally, to make repairs lifting heavy objects .

Benefits:

Eligibility: Full-Time employees, starting the first of the month after 30 days of employment.

1. Health Insurance

2. Aflac (30 hours/week)

   • Full line of products: Cancer, Accident, Vision, Dental, Hospital Protection, Life, and Hospital Intensive Care
   • Employees should meet with an Aflac representative to set up benefits

3. New York Life (FT-40)

4. Simple IRA (FT-40)

   • Company match up to 3% after 6 months
   • Managed by Morgan Stanley

5. Paid Holidays (FT-40 or PT with 5 consecutive years)

   • New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Christmas Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving

6. Paid Time Off (PTO)

   • 24 hours of PTO at the beginning of each year
   • New hires receive prorated PTO based on hire date

7. Additional PTO for Years of Service

   • 1st year: 40 hours (prorated based on start date)
   • 2nd year: 80 hours
   • 10th year: 120 hours

Benefit package subject to change by Ka-Comm., Inc.

About Us:

Since 1960, Ka-Comm Inc., has been providing mission based critical communcation services throughout the midwest. We are in your schools, manufacturing facilities and your public safety community. We accomplish this by providing extensive knowledge with communication equipment and service. Our teams include installation and electronic system technicians, sales and administrative support across 6 different locations.

As technology changes, so do we. We educate and equip customers with the ability to migrate into the latest communication equipment system upgrades. This includes conventional and digital two-way radio systems operating in UHF,VHF and 800Mhz frequency bands.

See how you can be apart of a company based on family values, service and support.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interview will be contacted..