Field Service Technician I

Piper Companies; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Field Service Technician I to support a leading wireless organization in Columbia, MD. This on-site role focuses on installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of two-way radio and wireless systems across commercial, public safety, and enterprise environments.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in wireless RF environments, hands-on experience with radios/antennas, and the ability to read schematics. HS diploma or equivalent required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in wireless/RF environments.
• Hands-on with two-way radio systems and RF tech.
• Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints.
• Education: HS Diploma or Technical Certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot and maintain two-way radio and wireless systems.
• Configure radios, antennas, repeaters, dispatch consoles.
• Assist with programming radios and RF systems.
• Perform cable installation and basic networking tasks.
• Use diagnostic tools for RF troubleshooting.

Skills

Two-way radio systems

RF technologies

Schematic reading

Low voltage installations

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Technical Certification

Tools

Diagnostic test equipment

Cable testing tools

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Field Service Technician I to support a leading wireless communications organization focused on delivering mission-critical radio, RF, and communications solutions. This position is on-site at Columbia, MD. The Field Service Technician I will support the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of two-way radio and wireless communications systems across commercial, public safety, and enterprise environments. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career technician to grow technical expertise while supporting critical communications infrastructure.

Responsibilities for the Field Service Technician I include:

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain two-way radio and wireless communications equipment.
• Support installation and configuration of radios, antennas, repeaters, dispatch consoles, and related communications systems.
• Assist with programming radio equipment and supporting UHF/VHF and 800/900 MHz communications systems.
• Perform cable installation, equipment mounting, system integration, and basic networking tasks.
• Utilize diagnostic and test equipment to support RF troubleshooting and develop technical expertise through hands‑on training.

Required Qualifications for the Field Service Technician I include:

• 3+ years of experience supporting wireless communications, RF systems, electronics, low‑voltage installations, telecommunications, military communications, or related technical environments.
• Hands‑on experience with two‑way radio systems, communications equipment, cabling, antennas, or RF technologies.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and technical documentation.
• High School Diploma, Associate's Degree, Technical Certification, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Compensation for the Field Service Technician I include:

• Salary Range: $57,000-70,000, depending on experience
• Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick Leave as required by law

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