Field Service Technician II – Wireless RF Systems

Stone Security; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

Generous PTO

401k plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

BearCom is seeking a Field Service Technician II to install and support wireless communications systems across customer sites. You will diagnose, repair, program, and service equipment, create codeplugs, and advise on suitable hardware solutions.

Travel and on-call hours may be required. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in two-way radio tech, strong RF theory knowledge, and proficiency with test gear and MS Office.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Service Technician experience in diagnosing, repairing, programming, and installing Motorola, Kenwood, ICOM, Vertex equipment in the 2-way radio wireless and/or communication field.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of 2-way radio theory, RF propagation characteristics at various frequency bands and communications systems.
• Ability to interpret schematics, blueprints, and diagrams.
• Knowledge of battery backup systems, base stations, repeaters, multicouplers, and duplexers, TCP/IP principles and NIC programming.
• Proficiency in operating various test equipment including spectrum analyzers, watt meters, TDRs, FDRs, and multimeters.
• Proficiency in designing, troubleshooting, and installing Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) and Bidirectional Amplifier (BDA) systems.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• CET Certification a plus. Journeyman level must be attained within 6 months of employment.
• Associate degree in Electronics Technology or equivalent.
• R56 Certified Installer.
• Motorola Astro 4x-7x training providing support for various system operations.
• Certification in various MotoTRBO products and systems (Connect+, Capacity+, Linked Capacity+, IP Site Connect, Capacity Max etc.).
• Knowledge of audio, RF, digital, and microprocessor electronic circuits found in communications equipment at the component level.
• Security Clearance preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Drug screenings and background checks are part of the hiring process which may also include a Motor Vehicle Record check.

Responsibilities

• Create Mid-Level Programming Codeplugs (12+ Channels, Trunking, Multiple Zones)
• Install and Service Wireless Communications Equipment (e.g. UHF/VHF and 800/900 MHz Systems, Dispatch Consoles, BDA/DAS Systems, Microwave Systems, Wireless Broadband Devices, CCTV Equipment)
• Recommend Appropriate Equipment and Hardware That Meets Customer Requirements
• Some Regional and/or Overnight Travel and On-Call Hours May Be Required

Job description

BearCom is seeking a Field Service Technician II to install and support wireless communications systems across customer sites. You will diagnose, repair, program, and service equipment, create codeplugs, and advise on suitable hardware solutions.

Travel and on-call hours may be required. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in two-way radio tech, strong RF theory knowledge, and proficiency with test gear and MS Office.