RF Technician

Industrial Communications; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Industrial Communications seeks an experienced RF Technician to install and service analog, P25 conventional and trunked systems, DMR systems, and related technologies. The role benefits from experience with RF infrastructure, line sweeping, tuning duplexers and filters, and associated tasks.

Responsibilities include installing RF components, dispatch systems for 911 centers, and managing Avtec or Motorola software. Some emergency response duties and flexible hours are expected.

Qualifications

• Advanced training and experience in computer hardware/software installation or a strong RF radio systems background.
• Experience monitoring network performance, installing updates, and integrating new server hardware and applications.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions quickly and accurately.

Responsibilities

• Install RF infrastructure components such as repeaters, multicouplers, duplexers, and combiners.
• Install radio dispatch systems in 911 centers, including software, routers, switches, and interfaces.
• Manage enterprise radio dispatch software like Avtec or Motorola on servers and end-user PCs.
• Install IT equipment including UPS, racks, and related hardware.
• Inventory, inspect, and test radios, supplies, computers, and facility systems.

Skills

RF systems background

IT networking

Ability to follow instructions (oral/w

Tools

Motorola certifications

Tait certifications

Avtec certifications

Job description

Job Description

Seeking an experienced RF Technician to install and service analog, P25 conventional and trunked systems, DMR systems, and similar technologies. Experience in IT networking and radio dispatch systems (such as Avtec) is a plus. Ideal candidates will have experience with RF infrastructure, including line sweeping, tuning duplexers and filters, and related tasks.

Essential Job Functions

• Installation of RF infrastructure, including repeaters, multicouplers, duplexers, combiners, and related equipment.
• Installation of radio dispatch systems in 911 centers, including software installation; router and switch installation; and radio and wireline interfaces.
• Management of enterprise radio dispatch software, including Avtec or Motorola applications, on servers and end-user computers.
• Installation of IT equipment, including UPS systems, equipment racks, and related hardware.
• Inventories, inspects, and tests response equipment such as radios, supplies, computers, and facility systems, as assigned.
• In the event of an emergency or crisis (power outages, storms, etc.), responds and performs recovery duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
• Maintains regular physical attendance during normal work hours, with the occasional ability to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed or required.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as assigned.)

Minimum Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Advanced training and experience in computer hardware/software installation or a strong RF radio systems background.
• Experience monitoring network performance, installing updates, and integrating new server hardware and applications.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions quickly and accurately.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS

• Valid Massachusetts Driver?s License with a driving record acceptable to the insurance provider.
• Manufacturer certifications from Motorola, Tait, Avtec, or similar vendors are a plus.

Essential Physical Skills

• Acceptable vision (with or without correction).
• Acceptable hearing (with or without correction).
• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift equipment up to 25 lbs independently and up to 50 lbs with assistance.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.