Field Service Technician II (P25) - 172948

Piper Companies; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

PTO

Life Insurance

Short/Long-Term Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions in Greensburg, PA seeks a Field Service Technician II-P25 to join a wireless communications team responsible for installation, programming, maintenance and troubleshooting of mission-critical P25 systems. You will install, service, and repair equipment including UHF/VHF, 800/900 MHz radios, dispatch consoles, repeaters and DAS.

The role demands 5+ years in diagnosing, repairing and programming two-way radio gear, with hands-on P25 experience and Motorola equipment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience diagnosing, repairing, programming, and installing two-way radio and wireless communications equipment.
• Strong hands-on experience with P25 radio systems and Motorola equipment.
• Ability to create and troubleshoot complex radio codeplugs involving multiple channels, zones, and trunking.
• Extensive knowledge of two-way radio theory, RF propagation, and wireless infrastructure.
• Proficient in troubleshooting RF and electronic systems using test equipment and interpreting schematics/diagrams.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel regionally and/or overnight, plus on-call requirements.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, troubleshoot, and repair P25 and other wireless equipment, including UHF/VHF and 800/900 MHz radios, dispatch consoles, repeaters, base stations, BDA/DAS systems.
• Create and modify mid-level radio programming codeplugs with 12+ channels, multiple zones, and trunking.
• Support Motorola Astro 25 systems and related infrastructure.
• Diagnose RF and communications system issues using spectrum analyzers, system analyzers, watt meters, TDRs/FDRs, multimeters, and other test equipment.
• Interpret schematics, blueprints, diagrams, and technical documentation to support installation, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Evaluate customer requirements and recommend appropriate radio equipment and solutions.
• Troubleshoot and support repeaters, multicouplers, duplexers, battery backup systems, TCP/IP-connected equipment, and related wireless infrastructure.
• Provide professional customer service and technical support during field installations, service calls, and system maintenance.
• Travel regionally and/or overnight as required and participate in on-call support.

Skills

P25 radio systems

Motorola equipment

RF troubleshooting

Codeplug programming

Field service

Schematics interpretation

Education

Associate degree in Electronics Technology

Tools

Spectrum analyzer

Wattmeter

TDR/FDR

Multimeter

TCP/IP concepts

NIC programming

DAS/BDA systems knowledge

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Field Service Technician II-P25 to join a wireless communications team supporting the installation, programming, maintenance, and troubleshooting of mission-critical P25 wireless communication systems. This role is located in Greensburg, PA. The Field Service Technician II-P25 will provide hands-on technical expertise across P25 radio infrastructure and field systems while delivering exceptional customer service and developing solutions that meet complex customer requirements.

Responsibilities of the Field Service Technician II-P25 include:

• Install, service, troubleshoot, and repair P25 and other wireless communications equipment, including UHF/VHF and 800/900 MHz radio systems, dispatch consoles, repeaters, base stations, BDA/DAS systems, and related infrastructure
• Create and modify mid-level radio programming codeplugs, including configurations with 12+ channels, multiple zones, and trunking
• Support Motorola Astro 25 systems and associated infrastructure, including Quantar, GTR8000, MCC5500/7500, and related P25 products
• Diagnose complex RF and communications system issues using spectrum analyzers, system analyzers, watt meters, TDRs/FDRs, multimeters, and other electronic test equipment
• Interpret schematics, blueprints, diagrams, and technical documentation to support system installation, troubleshooting, and repair
• Evaluate customer requirements and recommend appropriate radio equipment, hardware, and communications solutions
• Troubleshoot and support repeaters, multicouplers, duplexers, battery backup systems, TCP/IP-connected communications equipment, and related wireless infrastructure
• Provide professional customer service and technical support during field installations, service calls, and system maintenance
• Travel regionally and/or overnight as required and participate in on-call support

Qualifications of the Field Service Technician II-P25 include:

• 5+ years of experience diagnosing, repairing, programming, and installing two-way radio and wireless communications equipment; military communications experience may be considered in lieu of traditional industry experience
• Strong hands-on experience with P25 radio systems and Motorola equipment, including Astro 25 platforms and related infrastructure
• Demonstrated ability to create and troubleshoot complex radio codeplugs involving multiple channels, zones, and trunking
• Extensive knowledge of two-way radio theory, RF propagation, communications systems, and wireless infrastructure
• Proficiency troubleshooting RF and electronic systems using industry-standard test equipment and interpreting schematics and technical diagrams
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel regionally and/or overnight and support on-call requirements
• Experience with DAS/BDA systems, TCP/IP principles, and NIC programming is preferred
• Motorola Astro 25, MotoTRBO, R56, CET, or related industry certifications are a plus
• Associate degree in Electronics Technology or equivalent technical education is preferred

Compensation for the Field Service Technician II-P25 includes:

• Salary: $60,000-$78,000 depending on experience
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Plan, Company Vehicle, Paid Holidays, PTO, Life Insurance, Short/Long-Term Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement

Keywords: P25, APCO P25, Project 25, Motorola Astro, Astro 25, Motorola Solutions, GTR8000, Quantar, MCC 5500, MCC 7500, P25 Trunking, Radio Programming, Codeplug, Codeplugs, Trunking, 800 MHz, 900 MHz, RF, UHF, VHF, Two-Way Radio, Radio Communications Repeaters, Base Stations, Dispatch Consoles, RF Propagation, RF, Troubleshooting, Spectrum Analyzer, System Analyzer, Wattmeter, TDR, FDR, Multimeter, Duplexers, Multicouplers, BDA, DAS, Distributed Antenna Systems, TCP/IP, NIC Programming Motorola Astro 25 Certification, Motorola P25

R56, R56 Certified Installer, CET, MotoTRBO, Capacity Max, Capacity+, Connect+, IP Site Connect