Field Service Technician II - 174549 - 174932

Piper Companies; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Match

Paid Holidays

PTO

Company Vehicle

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Field Service Technician II in Chantilly, VA. This 100% onsite/local field-based role supports installation, troubleshooting, programming, repair, and maintenance of wireless communication systems for commercial and public-sector customers.

The candidate will work independently in the field, troubleshoot complex radio equipment, read schematics, and serve as a technical resource for customers. Certifications are desirable; valid driver’s license required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience supporting, installing, troubleshooting, repairing, or programming two-way radio or wireless systems.
• Hands-on experience with Motorola, Kenwood, ICOM, Vertex, Harris, or EF Johnson equipment.
• Strong understanding of RF theory, propagation, and wireless systems.
• Experience with base stations, repeaters, antennas, duplexers, and multicouplers.
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and technical diagrams.
• Certifications such as CET, NICET, OSHA, or Motorola R56 are desirable.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel regionally/on-call.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, program, and maintain two-way radio and wireless systems.
• Create and modify mid-level radio programming codeplugs with multiple channels and zones.
• Support UHF/VHF and 800/900 MHz systems, dispatch consoles, repeaters, and base stations.
• Troubleshoot BDA/DAS systems, wireless broadband, microwave, and related infrastructure.
• Diagnose equipment with spectrum analyzers, system analyzers, watt meters, and multimeters.
• Read schematics, blueprints, and technical diagrams to guide work.
• Provide onsite customer support and communicate technical issues clearly.
• Travel regionally, occasionally overnight, and be on-call as needed.

Skills

Radio troubleshooting

RF propagation

Read schematics

Field installation

On-site support

Valid driver’s license

Education

NICET certification

CET certification

OSHA certification

Motorola R56 training

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Watt meters

TDR/FDR

Multimeters

Base stations and repeaters

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Field Service Technician II to join a leading wireless communications organization in Chantilly, VA. This role is 100% onsite/local field-based and will support the installation, troubleshooting, programming, repair, and maintenance of wireless communication systems for commercial and public-sector customers. The Field Service Technician II will work independently in the field, troubleshoot complex radio and communications equipment, and serve as a technical resource for customers.

Responsibilities of the Field Service Technician II include:

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, program, and maintain two-way radio and wireless communications systems
• Create and modify mid-level radio programming codeplugs, including 12+ channels, trunking, and multiple zones
• Support UHF/VHF and 800/900 MHz radio systems, dispatch consoles, repeaters, base stations, and related equipment
• Troubleshoot and service BDA/DAS systems, wireless broadband equipment, microwave systems, and other communications infrastructure
• Diagnose equipment using spectrum analyzers, system analyzers, watt meters, TDRs/FDRs, multimeters, and other electronic test equipment
• Interpret schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation
• Troubleshoot communications systems involving RF, digital, audio, networking, and electronic components
• Apply knowledge of TCP/IP, NIC programming, battery backup systems, multicouplers, and duplexers
• Recommend appropriate communications equipment and hardware based on customer requirements
• Provide onsite customer support and communicate technical issues and solutions effectively
• Support regional projects, including occasional overnight travel and on-call responsibilities

Qualifications of the Field Service Technician II include:

• 3+ years of experience supporting, installing, troubleshooting, repairing, or programming two-way radio or wireless communications systems
• Hands-on experience with radio equipment from manufacturers such as Motorola, Kenwood, ICOM, Vertex, Harris, or EF Johnson
• Strong understanding of two-way radio theory, RF propagation, and wireless communications systems
• Experience with base stations, repeaters, antennas, duplexers, and multicouplers
• Experience operating electronic/RF test equipment
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical diagrams
• Experience with BDA/DAS systems is highly desirable
• Motorola, ETA, NICET, CET, OSHA, or other industry certifications are highly desirable
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to support regional/overnight travel and on-call requirements as needed
• Candidates without all required certifications may be considered with the expectation that applicable certifications will be obtained within 6 months of employment

Compensation for the Field Service Technician II includes:

• Hourly Rate: $30.00–$37.00/hour, depending on experience
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Match, Paid Holidays, PTO, Company Vehicle, Tuition Reimbursement, and additional employee benefits

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