Field Service Technician II

Zachary Piper Solutions; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 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, including two-way radio, RF infrastructure, DAS, and dispatch consoles at customer sites.

Responsibilities include diagnosing hardware, software, and RF issues, configuring networks, maintaining records, and delivering responsive customer service.

Qualifications

• Requires 5+ years diagnosing, repairing, programming, installing, and supporting two-way radio equipment.
• Strong knowledge of LMR, RF propagation, and wireless technologies.
• Experience with UHF/VHF; dispatch consoles, microwave, and DAS/BDA systems a plus.
• Experience programming Motorola Astro 25, MotoTRBO, P25, and related systems preferred.
• Associates degree in Electronics or equivalent; professional certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair two-way radio and wireless systems for commercial and public safety customers.
• Program equipment including mid-level codeplugs with trunking and multiple zones.
• Install and support DAS and BDA systems where applicable.
• Diagnose hardware, software, networking, and RF performance issues with diagnostic gear.
• Configure TCP/IP networking components and maintain installation records.
• Provide exceptional customer service and support mission-critical environments.
• Travel regionally, overnight stays, and on-call duties as required.

Skills

LMR technology

RF theory

Troubleshooting RF

TCP/IP networking

Customer service

Codeplug programming

Documentation

MS Office

Education

Associate degree in Electronics Technology

R56 Installer Certification

CET Certification

FCC GROL

OSHA 10

Network+

Security+

Tools

Radio programming software

Spectrum analyzers

Multimeters

TDR/FDR testing equipment

Network analyzers

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Field Service Technician II to support the installation, maintenance, programming, & repair of wireless communications systems for commercial, public safety, and enterprise customers. The Field Service Technician II will install & troubleshoot two-way radio systems, RF infrastructure, distributed antenna systems (DAS), bidirectional amplifier (BDA) systems, dispatch consoles, microwave systems, & related communications equipment. This role will work directly with customers to deliver reliable, mission-critical communications solutions while providing exceptional technical support and customer service.

Responsibilities of the Field Service Technician II include:

• Install, configure, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair two-way radio and wireless communications systems for commercial and public safety customers
• Program Motorola, Kenwood, ICOM, Vertex, and other land mobile radio (LMR) equipment, including mid-level codeplugs with trunking, multiple zones, and advanced system configurations
• Install and support UHF, VHF, 700/800/900 MHz radio systems, dispatch consoles, microwave systems, wireless broadband devices, CCTV systems, and RF infrastructure
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) and Bidirectional Amplifier (BDA) systems where applicable
• Diagnose hardware, software, networking, and RF performance issues using industry-standard testing and diagnostic equipment
• Recommend communications equipment, hardware, and system configurations that best meet customer operational requirements
• Perform preventative maintenance, system upgrades, repairs, and field service activities while ensuring minimal customer downtime
• Interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and technical documentation to support installation and troubleshooting efforts
• Configure and troubleshoot TCP/IP networking components supporting wireless communications systems
• Maintain accurate service documentation, installation records, and customer reports
• Provide exceptional customer service while supporting mission-critical communications environments
• Participate in regional travel, overnight assignments, and on-call support as required

Qualifications of the Field Service Technician II include:

• 5+ years of experience diagnosing, repairing, programming, installing, and supporting Motorola, Kenwood, ICOM, Vertex, or similar two-way radio communications equipment (military communications experience also considered)
• Strong knowledge of two-way radio theory, RF propagation, land mobile radio (LMR) systems, and wireless communications technologies
• Experience installing and supporting UHF, VHF, 700/800/900 MHz systems, repeaters, base stations, dispatch consoles, microwave systems, wireless broadband, and related communications infrastructure
• Experience programming Motorola Astro 25, MotoTRBO, P25, Connect Plus, Capacity Plus, IP Site Connect, Capacity Max, or similar communications systems preferred
• Experience designing, installing, or troubleshooting DAS and BDA systems preferred
• Strong understanding of RF system components including duplexers, multicouplers, battery backup systems, antennas, and transmission equipment
• Experience operating communications service monitors, spectrum analyzers, system analyzers, wattmeters, TDRs, FDRs, multimeters, and other RF diagnostic equipment
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP networking principles and IP-based communications systems
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, blueprints, and wiring diagrams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Associate degree in Electronics Technology or equivalent technical experience preferred
• R56 Installer Certification, CET Certification, FCC GROL, OSHA 10, Network+, Security+, or related industry certifications preferred
• Valid driver's license required
• Ability to pass background screening, drug screening, and motor vehicle record review

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