Field System Installer

United Radio Services; Town of De Witt (NY); On-site; USD 85,962,240 - 143,270,400; Full time

Job summary

United Radio is seeking skilled field technicians to install and maintain electronic and communications equipment in buildings, tower sites, and vehicles. The role emphasizes hands-on installation, diagnostics, and commissioning work for two-way radio, CCTV, and RF systems.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, 3+ years in electronics/construction, and the ETA R56 certification. Travel, on-call hours, and a strong focus on safety are expected.

Qualifications

• Understand installation plans by reading drawings, schematics and blueprints.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose problems with wiring or components.
• Assist and participate in commissioning and testing of installations.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation and maintenance of electronic and communications equipment.
• Install data cabling and mounting infrastructure.
• Build out closets with racking and cable management.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Schematic reading

Diagnostics

Tools proficiency

Safety training

Education

HS diploma or GED

Military experience

Tools

ETA Communications Site Installer (R56)

Job description

United Radio is a 100+ year old company that is expanding its services and footprint throughout CNY and are seeking skilled Technicians to join our growing team.

If you have a passion for 2 Way radio, communication equipment, RF signal assessment and building signal quality and installation of antennas etc while delivering high-quality work, we want you on our team! If you are searching for a company that is focused on employee satisfaction, growth and stress-free environment, look no further!

Description of Talent: $30-$50 /hr (based on skill set)

As a Field System Installer you will be responsible for customer installations and maintenance of electronic and communications equipment in buildings, radio communications tower sites, and critical use vehicles

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Understand installation plans for communications and electrical systems by reading drawings, schematics, blueprints, and other visual aids to determine where and how to install each component of the system.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose problems by running diagnostic tests to determine whether there is an issue with the wiring or a part, or needs replacement.
• Participate and be part of the commissioning and testing team for installation projects.
• Physical installation of data cabling and associated mounting Infrastructure
• Build out closets to include racking equipment or installing ladder racks, ladder trays or J-Hooks for running cable.
• Maintain and update customer information, repair logs, inventory, parts and material and similar records by using basic computer skills.
• Support commissioning of communications and low voltage systems
• Perform site walks to determine installation requirements to leverage in customer proposals
• Recommend appropriate equipment and hardware that meets customer requirements
• Proficient in distributed antenna system (DAS) installation
• Installation and/or repair experience in either two-way radio, CCTV, security alarms, RF signal distribution, broadband, and low voltage systems

We prefer:

Education and/or experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent military experience.
• 3 years’ electronic / mechanical / construction experience.
• Project Lead with 3-5 years’ experience the installation of Communications and Technical Electronics and IT infrastructure equipment

Required Skills/Abilities

• Provide Professional Technical and Safety Training to the installation team
• Certified ETA Communications Site Installer (R56)
• Expert use of hand and power tools
• Advanced use of computer applications and with basic IT Infrastructure setup
• Follow best practices appropriate to the work environment and customer needs
• OSHA 10 hour certified
• Some Regional and/or Overnight Travel and On-Call Hours May Be Required. Per Diem Provided When Traveling
• Ability to understand basic wiring diagrams and basic DC circuit theory preferred.
• Experience installing cable, related support devices, and terminating coaxial cable preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Basic understanding of mathematical concepts.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability and desire to learn new skills.

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift 50 lbs. and work at heights

• Valid driver’s license with a clean record

Why United Radio?

We offer Competitive Salary, Career Growth, Amazing Benefits Package plus challenging exciting project work.