Field Service Technician P25 - 174570 - 174934

Piper Companies; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Company Vehicle

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Field Service Technician II – P25 to support mission-critical P25 public safety radio systems in Greensburg, PA. This 100% onsite role involves advanced installation, troubleshooting, programming, repair and maintenance of Motorola and other P25 equipment.

You will install, test, and troubleshoot RF systems, interpret schematics, and travel regionally as needed. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of hands-on experience with P25, Motorola Astro 25, and MotoTRBO, plus

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience servicing, troubleshooting, programming, repairing, and installing two-way radio or wireless systems.
• Strong hands-on experience with P25 public safety radio systems.
• Experience with Motorola Astro 25 and related Motorola public safety radio platforms.
• Experience with MotoTRBO systems such as Capacity Max/Plus, Connect+, IP Site Connect.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel regionally; security clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, program, and maintain P25 public safety radio systems.
• Create and modify mid-level programming codeplugs with 12+ channels, trunking, and multiple zones.
• Support Motorola Astro 25 systems and related infrastructure.
• Service UHF/VHF and 800/900 MHz radio systems, dispatch consoles, repeaters, base stations.
• Troubleshoot RF infrastructure including BDA/DAS and interpret schematics and diagrams.

Skills

Public safety radio

RF troubleshooting

Field service

Schematic reading

Driver's license

Education

Motorola/P25 certifications

R56 Installer certification

NICET certifications

Tools

Spectrum analysers

Watt meters

TDRs/FDRs

Multimeters

RF test equipment

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Field Service Technician II – P25 to join a leading wireless communications organization in Greensburg, PA. This role is 100% onsite/local field-based and will support mission-critical P25 public safety radio systems, including systems used by police, fire, EMS, and other critical infrastructure customers. The Field Service Technician II – P25 will be responsible for advanced installation, troubleshooting, programming, repair, and maintenance of Motorola and other P25 communications equipment.

Responsibilities of the Field Service Technician II – P25 include:

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, program, and maintain P25 public safety radio systems
• Create and modify mid-level programming codeplugs, including 12+ channels, trunking, and multiple zones
• Support Motorola Astro 25 systems and related infrastructure
• Service UHF/VHF and 800/900 MHz radio systems, dispatch consoles, repeaters, base stations, and related equipment
• Troubleshoot and maintain BDA/DAS systems and RF communications infrastructure
• Diagnose complex RF, digital, audio, electronic, and communications system issues
• Perform testing using spectrum analyzers, system analyzers, watt meters, TDRs/FDRs, multimeters, and other specialized equipment
• Interpret schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation
• Support Motorola systems and products such as Quantar, GTR8000, MCC5500/7500, and related Astro 25 technologies
• Support Motorola MotoTRBO systems, including Capacity Max, Capacity Plus, Connect+, and IP Site Connect
• Apply knowledge of RF propagation, TCP/IP, NIC programming, battery backup systems, multicouplers, and duplexers
• Provide hands‑on technical support to customers and troubleshoot issues in the field
• Support regional project work, including travel and occasional overnight assignments
• Participate in on‑call support as required

Qualifications of the Field Service Technician II – P25 include:

• 3+ years of experience servicing, troubleshooting, programming, repairing, and installing two-way radio or wireless communications systems
• Strong hands‑on experience with P25 public safety radio systems
• Experience with Motorola Astro 25 and/or related Motorola public safety radio platforms
• Experience with Motorola products such as Quantar, GTR8000, MCC5500/7500, or comparable systems
• Experience with MotoTRBO systems such as Capacity Max, Capacity Plus, Connect+, or IP Site Connect
• Extensive understanding of two‑way radio theory, RF propagation, and communications systems
• Experience with repeaters, base stations, dispatch consoles, multicouplers, duplexers, antennas, and RF infrastructure
• Experience with BDA/DAS systems is highly desirable
• Proficiency with RF/electronic test equipment
• Ability to interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical diagrams
• Motorola/P25 certifications and training are required
• R56 Installer certification and applicable industry certifications are required
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to support regional travel, including overnight assignments and on‑call work
• Security clearance or TWIC eligibility is preferred due to potential support of nuclear/critical infrastructure facilities

Compensation for the Field Service Technician II – P25 includes:

• Hourly Rate: $29.00–$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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