What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radio Communications Technician position at Los Angeles USD?
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.BENEFITSInsurance : 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 / RESPONSIBILITIESAssembles, 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 ensure that Federal Communications Commission regulations are observed.Recommends procedures for and participates in inventory control and record keeping.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSEducation : 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. 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 QUALIFICATIONSThe ideal candidate will have the knowledge of : Electronics theory as related to two-way radio communications equipmentDigital technologies such as P25 and various modulation schemesPrinciples related to encrypted and secure communicationsBasic mathematics necessary to solve functional electronic equationsPrinciples, practices, methods, terminology, and trends in microwave and radio used to support two-way radio systemsElectronic testing equipment used in the service and maintenance of radio and microwave systemsFederal Communications Commission regulations regarding radio systems and operationsNetworking principles, protocols, and infrastructure related to radio communications and systemsSafety practices related to the operation and maintenance of RF related equipmentVarious types of radio systems such as conventional and trunking radio systemsCAD systems as they relate to dispatchingLogging recorders as it relates to radio dispatchingMicrosoft Windows Operating Systems and Office Suite programsThe ideal candidate will have the ability to : Read and use a variety of schematics, plans, and specificationsUse test equipment related to the maintenance of microwave and radio communicationsWork effectively with District personnel and representatives from public agencies and private firmsInspect and evaluate maintenance work completed by othersTrain District personnel in the use of equipmentWork effectively without supervisionCommunicate effectively orally and in writingMaintain accurate logs and recordsDiagnose and repair malfunctions in microwave and radio systemsOperate a computer and associated peripheral equipmentEMPLOYMENT SELECTION PROCESSThe selection process for this position will tentatively consist of the following : Technical Interview.APPLICATION PROCESSDO YOU NEED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE ON-LINE APPLICATION? Email us at helpmeapply@lausd.net. The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotion. Reasonable accommodations in completing an application and testing are available to individuals with disabilities.#J-18808-Ljbffr
