Experienced Two-Way Radio Systems Technician

J & K Communications, Inc.; Indiana, Columbia City (PA, IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

J & K Communications, Inc., a leading provider in communications equipment, is seeking an experienced Two-Way Radio Systems Technician. Responsibilities include installing and maintaining radio systems across various sectors, troubleshooting equipment issues, and ensuring high-quality communications solutions. Join a positive team environment with competitive wages and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Paid Holidays

Paid Earned Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Benefits

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience with land mobile radio systems.
• FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License preferred.
• Familiarity with Conventional Analog, Digital systems, and P25.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain two-way radio systems including repeaters and mobile radios.
• Troubleshoot and repair radio equipment.
• Participate in on-call rotation for emergency call outs.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

J & K Communications, Inc. has been around since 1976 and is one of the leading communications equipment providers as well as one of the Nation’s largest Kenwood dealers in the United States. Offering a variety of products and services, we specialize in providing equipment and servicing clients from the Public Safety sector, Healthcare, Education, Manufacturing, Industrial and everything in between.

Our Columbia City, IN office has an immediate opening of an experienced Two-Way Radio Systems Technician.

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, positive team environment and excellent benefits including: paid holidays, paid earned time off, medical, dental and vision insurance coverage, other ancillary insurance options and 401(k) benefits.

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!

Qualified individuals with at least a high school diploma or equivalent and valid driver’s license should email resume to [e-mail].

J&K is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status.