Field Service Technician I

ZP Group; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Sick leave

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Field Service Technician I to support a leading wireless communications organization in Columbia, MD. This on-site role covers 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 or RF environments, hands-on experience with radio systems and cabling, and the ability to read schematics.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in wireless communications or related technical environments.
• Hands-on experience with two-way radio systems, cabling, and RF tech.
• Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and documentation.
• Education: High School Diploma, Associate's or technical certification.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain two-way radio and wireless equipment.
• Support installation and configuration of radios, antennas, repeaters, and dispatch consoles.
• Assist with programming radio equipment for RF systems (UHF/VHF, 800/900 MHz).
• Perform cable installation and system integration, plus basic networking tasks.
• Use diagnostic/test equipment to support RF troubleshooting and develop hands-on skills.

Skills

Wireless communications

RF systems

Schematics reading

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Two-way radio equipment

Cabling

Test equipment

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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