Field Service Technician I - 174807 - 175119

Zachary Piper Solutions; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 56,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Sick Leave

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Field Service Technician I to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair wireless communications systems. This role is 100% onsite/local field-based in Columbia, MD, supporting first responders, public safety, and commercial clients across the region.

Responsibilities include configuring radios, antennas, dispatch consoles, DAS/BDA deployments, and using RF diagnostic tools. A high school diploma is required; regional travel and on-call duties may apply.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in wireless, RF, electronics, or related tech environments.
• Hands-on with two-way radio systems, antennas, cabling, RF tech.
• Ability to troubleshoot and read schematics and wiring diagrams.
• High school diploma; technical training or certs preferred.
• Valid driver's license; willingness for regional travel and on-call.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair two-way radio and wireless systems.
• Support installation and configuration of radios, antennas, repeaters, dispatch consoles, and RF equipment.
• Assist with BDA/DAS deployments, cabling, mounting, and system integration activities.
• Utilize diagnostic tools such as multimeters, watt meters, spectrum analyzers, and TDRs to resolve issues.
• Read schematics and blueprints while providing excellent customer support.

Skills

Wireless communications

RF systems

Electronics

Telecommunications

Low-voltage installation

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Multimeters

Watt meters

Spectrum analyzers

TDRs

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Field Service Technician I to support a company focused on wireless communications infrastructure, radio systems, and mission-critical telecommunications solutions. This position is 100% onsite/local field-based in Columbia, MD. The Field Service Technician I will install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair wireless communication systems while supporting customers across the region. Join a team that helps keep first responders, public safety agencies, and commercial organizations connected through reliable communications technology.

Responsibilities for the Field Service Technician I include:

• Install, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair two-way radio and wireless communications systems
• Support the installation and configuration of radios, antennas, repeaters, dispatch consoles, and related RF equipment
• Assist with BDA/DAS deployments, cable installation, equipment mounting, and system integration activities
• Utilize diagnostic tools such as multimeters, watt meters, spectrum analyzers, and TDRs to identify and resolve technical issues
• Read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and technical documentation while providing excellent customer support

Required Qualifications for the Field Service Technician I include:

• 3+ years of experience in wireless communications, RF systems, electronics, telecommunications, military communications, low-voltage installation, or related technical environments
• Hands-on experience with two-way radio systems, UHF/VHF communications equipment, antennas, cabling, and RF technologies
• Ability to troubleshoot communication systems and interpret technical documentation, schematics, and wiring diagrams
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training, military experience, or industry certifications preferred
• No clearance required; valid driver's license required and willingness to support regional travel and on-call responsibilities

Compensation for the Field Service Technician I include:

Salary Range: $56,160 - $70,720 annually ($27.00 - $34.00/hour) depending on experience

Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Sick Leave as required by law

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