Mission-Critical Radio Repair Technician

Cityofnewyork; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY), seeks a full-time Radio Repair Mechanic in the Bureau of Enterprise Technology. The successful candidate will support installation, maintenance, repair, testing, and operation of mission-critical communications systems across the FDNY.

Responsibilities include installing and repairing radios, servicing various radio systems, diagnosing defects, programming equipment, and maintaining records.

Qualifications

• Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as a radio repair mechanic or electronic technician within the last ten years.
• Three years described experience plus sufficient training in electronics from a trade/technical/vocational school to equal the remaining experience.
• Possession of a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in New York State. FCC General Radiotelephone Operator's License with radar endorsement may be required.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, align, maintain, service, and tune radios, radars, microwaves, and related equipment used in FDNY communications systems.
• Service land mobile and marine radio receivers/transmitters across analog/digital VHF/UHF/700/800 MHz.
• Diagnose, locate, isolate, and repair defects in electronic equipment; replace faulty components.
• Install electronic units and electrical elements in FDNY vehicles and apparatus.
• Use computers and radio programming software to configure/update equipment.
• Utilize Microsoft Office and technical tools for documentation and reporting.
• Operate a motor vehicle to travel to FDNY facilities/sites and emergency scenes as required.
• Maintain service records, prepare technical reports, and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Radio repair

Electronics troubleshooting

Electronic equipment

Troubleshooting

Education

Trade school electronics training

Job description

The Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY), seeks a full-time Radio Repair Mechanic in the Bureau of Enterprise Technology. The successful candidate will support installation, maintenance, repair, testing, and operation of mission-critical communications systems across the FDNY.

Responsibilities include installing and repairing radios, servicing various radio systems, diagnosing defects, programming equipment, and maintaining records.