Communication Systems Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

Communication Systems Technician

Minesafe Electronics Inc, your trusted advisor for wireless communications, data, and security, is seeking an experienced Communication Systems Technician.

Minesafe Electronics Inc. seeks team members who share our values : service, growth, teamwork, and safety. We offer competitive compensation and benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Holiday Pay, Education Incentives, and more.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING :

Installing, programming, and maintaining complex communication equipment to get customers up and running.

Fixing the system if things go wrong and bringing communications back online to public safety, hospitals, utilities, manufacturing, and other mission-critical customers.

Assisting and collaborating well with the team, the Service Manager, and the customers.

Demonstrate a willingness to learn and be mentored on a new technology in communications and equipment.

Complete assigned tickets properly and on time.

Modifications to electronic circuitry per customer request and / or deploying factory software / firmware updates.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TEAM :

At least two (2) years of experience in diagnosing, repairing, programming, and installing mobile communications equipment.

Team-focused with a passion to meet customer needs.

Strong communications skills for end users and third parties.

Resourceful technicians sometimes need assistance / guidance from others.

Understanding of / willingness to learn two-way radio theory.

Experience operating testing equipment like spectrum analyzers, system analyzers, watt meters, TDRs, FDRs, and multi-meters.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

A valid drivers license.

A two-year degree in Electronics, IT, or an applicable subject is preferred.

P25 experience, preferred.

YOUR ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

The physical environment requires the employee to work inside and outside in heat / cold, wet / humid, and dry / arid conditions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand, walk, sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear; utilize personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to potentially hazardous materials, lift (overhead, waist level) from the floor, bending, frequently utilize near vision use for reading and computer use; be able to handle semi-frequent stressful conditions (cardiovascular), frequently work in outdoor weather conditions, frequently move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, occasionally ascend / descend a ladder, operate a motor vehicle, frequently position self to maintain computers or other equipment as needed.

On-call for critical systems maintenance may be required. First shift hours are MondayFriday, with occasional 2nd or 3rd shift and weekends depending on project schedules.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS :

Travel as necessary to support company and customer needs