Field Service Tech II: Wireless Communications & RF Systems

Piper Companies; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Field Service Technician II to support installation, maintenance, programming, and repair of wireless communications systems for commercial, public safety, and enterprise customers. You will install and troubleshoot two-way radio systems, RF infrastructure, DAS, BDA, dispatch consoles, microwave systems, and related equipment.

The position requires hands-on field service, strong technical knowledge of RF and networking, travel as needed, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience diagnosing, repairing, programming, installing, and supporting two-way radio equipment.
• Proficient in RF theory, LMR systems, and wireless technologies.
• Experience installing and supporting UHF/VHF, 700/800/900 MHz systems, dispatch consoles, microwave systems.
• Experience programming Motorola Astro 25, MotoTRBO, P25, Connect Plus, Capacity Plus, IP Site Connect, Capacity Max, or similar systems.
• Experience designing, installing, or troubleshooting DAS and BDA systems.
• Strong understanding of RF system components including duplexers, multicouplers, battery backup systems, antennas, and transmission equipment.
• Experience operating RF diagnostic equipment like spectrum analyzers and wattmeters.
• Reading and interpreting schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair two-way radio and wireless systems for commercial and public safety customers.
• Program Motorola, Kenwood, ICOM, Vertex, and other LMR equipment including mid-level codeplugs with trunking, multiple zones, and advanced configurations.
• Install and support DAS, BDA systems, UHF/VHF systems, dispatch consoles, microwave systems, and related infrastructure.
• Diagnose hardware, software, networking, and RF performance issues using diagnostic equipment.
• Configure TCP/IP networking components supporting wireless systems.
• Maintain accurate service documentation, installation records, and customer reports.
• Provide exceptional customer service in mission-critical environments.
• Travel regionally, overnight, and on-call as required.

Skills

RF theory

LMR systems

Codeplug programming

Troubleshooting RF

Reading schematics

TCP/IP networking

Education

Associate degree in Electronics Technology

R56 Installer Certification

CET Certification

FCC GROL

OSHA 10

Network+

Security+

Tools

Motorola Astro 25

MotoTRBO

P25

Connect Plus

IP Site Connect

Spectrum Analyzer

Wattmeter

TDR

FDR

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Field Service Technician II to support installation, maintenance, programming, and repair of wireless communications systems for commercial, public safety, and enterprise customers. You will install and troubleshoot two-way radio systems, RF infrastructure, DAS, BDA, dispatch consoles, microwave systems, and related equipment.

The position requires hands-on field service, strong technical knowledge of RF and networking, travel as needed, and a commitment to