Radio Communication Technician
Published Date: Nov 19, 2024
Location: US
Company: Los Angeles Unified School District
SALARY DETAILS
$48.69 Hourly
APPLICATION FILING DATES
Open date: 11/19/2024
Close date: To be determined
INFORMATION ABOUT LAUSD
We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.
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BENEFITS
Insurance: Paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans. Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS). Vacation: Full-time employees earn up to two weeks of paid vacation to start. Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service. Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assembles, installs, repairs, and maintains all the elements of the radio communications system, such as transmitters, receivers, receiver voting systems, repeaters, radio control consoles, microwave, multiplex, telemetering, and antenna systems.
- Diagnoses equipment malfunctions, repairs or replaces defective parts, and services radio receivers and transmitters in stations and mobile units in the field.
- Modifies systems to suit special applications or standardize equipment and improve efficiency.
- Integrates new systems with existing systems and converts obsolete equipment to designs submitted by communication engineers.
- Uses testing equipment for troubleshooting radio and microwave systems.
- Inspects radio installation and maintenance performed by contractors.
- Participates in training equipment operators and responds to technical operational problems.
- Assists in making detailed inspections of radio and microwave transmitters.
- Makes recommendations to the supervisor regarding operating procedures and purchases or modifications of equipment and related matters.
- Assists in the evaluation of the District’s emergency communications tree.
- Assists in training programs related to radio use and procedures.
- Observes and monitors the use of communications equipment to insure that Federal Communications Commission regulations are observed.
- Recommends procedures for and participates in inventory control and record keeping.
- Performs emergency repairs.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education:
Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency, preferably supplemented by training in the repair of two-way radio and microwave communications systems.
Experience:
Two years of experience within the past five years in service and maintenance of two-way radio communications systems operating in the Private Land Mobile Service under FCC Rules, Part 90.
Special:
A valid Federal Communications Commission General Radiotelephone Operator License.
A valid California Driver License.
Use of an automobile.
Special Physical Requirements:
Climb and work from ladders
Visual acuity to read schematics, detailed plans, and gauges on test instruments
Lift components and test instruments weighing up to 60 pounds
Sufficient color perception for color key and color-coded wire discrimination
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will have the knowledge of:
- Electronics theory as related to two-way radio communications equipment
- Digital technologies such as P25 and various modulation schemes such as LSM (Linear Simulcast Modulation), CQPSK, and C4FM
- Principles related to encrypted and secure communications such as AES and DES
- Basic mathematics necessary to solve functional electronic equations
- Principles, practices, methods, terminology, and trends in microwave and radio used to support two-way radio systems
- Electronic testing equipment used in the service and maintenance of radio and microwave systems
- Federal Communications Commission regulations regarding radio systems and operations
- Networking principles, protocols, and infrastructure related to radio communications and systems
- Safety practices related to the operation and maintenance of RF related equipment
- Various types of radio systems such as conventional and trunking radio systems
- CAD systems as they relate to dispatching
- Logging recorders as it relates to radio dispatching
- Microsoft Windows Operating Systems and Office Suite programs
The ideal candidate will have the ability to:
- Read and use a variety of schematics, plans, and specifications
- Use test equipment related to the maintenance of microwave and radio communications
- Work effectively with District personnel and representatives from public agencies and private firms
- Inspect and evaluate maintenance work completed by others
- Train District personnel in the use of equipment
- Work effectively without supervision
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Maintain accurate logs and records
- Maintain various databases
- Diagnose and repair malfunctions in microwave and radio systems
- Operate a computer and associated peripheral equipment
EMPLOYMENT SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process for this position will tentatively consist of the following: Technical Interview.
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