Public Safety Radio Systems Technician

WORCESTER CITY OFC-WATER; Worcester, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Worcester is seeking a Radio System Technician within the Worcester Fire Department. You will manage, maintain, repair, and improve the City’s public emergency alarm reporting system, station alerting systems, and fire alarm master boxes, while inspecting AES receivers and bi-directional amplifiers.

You will also train Fire Prevention and Dispatch personnel, coordinate with engineers and contractors, and perform field work onsite. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Training in electronics, telecommunications, electrical/electronic engineering technology or equivalent.
• Two years of hands-on experience installing and maintaining fire alarm/low-voltage systems under a licensed technician or journeyman.
• Valid driver’s license and basic WAN/LAN familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Read, review, and analyze documents related to responsibilities.
• Bridge communication gaps between technical and non-technical staff.
• Manage project scheduling and technology planning.
• Coordinate inspections with engineers, architects, electrical contractors, vendors, and facility representatives.
• Maintain and troubleshoot the public emergency alarm reporting system and station alerting systems.
• Inspect and commission AES subscriber units and bi-directional amplifiers.
• Provide ongoing training for Fire Prevention and Dispatch personnel on AES equipment.
• Attend trainings to maintain certifications and credentials.
• Review plans and inspect fire alarm systems, AES units, and BDA installations.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Mechanical tools & meters

Written & interpersonal communication

Fire alarm/low-voltage systems

Organization & data processing

Field inspections

WAN/LAN knowledge

Training delivery

Plan reading & interpretation

Color vision

Field site work (ladders, tight spaces

Education

Electronics/Telecommunications/ Electrical engineering technology

Military/technical training

Tools

Meters & test equipment

Networking equipment

Department-issued technology

Job description

The City of Worcester is seeking a Radio System Technician within the Worcester Fire Department. You will manage, maintain, repair, and improve the City’s public emergency alarm reporting system, station alerting systems, and fire alarm master boxes, while inspecting AES receivers and bi-directional amplifiers.

You will also train Fire Prevention and Dispatch personnel, coordinate with engineers and contractors, and perform field work onsite. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.