Public Safety Radio Technician I/II — LMR & Wireless

City of Mesa; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 54,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Mesa is seeking an IT Technician I - Radio or IT Technician II - Radio to join the DoIT team. The role involves installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting radio and telecom systems supporting public safety units and city infrastructure.

Candidates should have related electronics/communications background and be prepared for 24/7 standby scheduling. The position offers progression from trainee to fully skilled Radio Technician with certifications and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED; Associate’s Degree in a Technology field and one year of related experience for IT Technician I.
• Three+ years of related experience for IT Technician II with similar educational background.
• FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL) desirable.
• Must pass background checks and pre-employment testing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, install, and repair radio and electronic communications systems and equipment.
• Support Land Mobile Radio (LMR) infrastructure and public safety systems.
• Provide technical support for wired/wireless networks, fiber, and copper cabling.
• Assist with selection and procurement of technology for the system.
• Participate in standby and emergency call-out as needed.

Skills

LMR systems

P25 trunked radio

Radio programming

Fiber-optic

Copper cabling

Wi-Fi

WAN

Servers

OSI model

CompTIA Network+

FCC GROL (desirable)

Education

Associate's Degree in Electronics/Communications/Information or related Technology field

Job description

City of Mesa is seeking an IT Technician I - Radio or IT Technician II - Radio to join the DoIT team. The role involves installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting radio and telecom systems supporting public safety units and city infrastructure.

Candidates should have related electronics/communications background and be prepared for 24/7 standby scheduling. The position offers progression from trainee to fully skilled Radio Technician with certifications and ongoing training.