What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Safety/RF Technician position at Maricopa County, AZ?
Posting Date
01 / 15 / 25
Application Deadline
01 / 29 / 25
Pay Range
24.50 - $40.00 hourly
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.
Job Type
Unclassified
Department
Enterprise Technology
About the Position
Now is your chance to join the Maricopa County Enterprise Technology & Innovation Wireless Systems Division as a Public Safety / RF Technician!
This position provides a critical communications element necessary to keep the public safe. It also provides all County agencies with reliable radios, helping to ensure vital public services are available to every Maricopa County resident.
About Us
Are you looking for a career in a dynamic organization that embraces a can-do spirit? Look no further than Maricopa County's Enterprise Technology & Innovation!
We are a team that prides ourselves on leveraging technology to create digital transformations. We look for ways to bring about innovative solutions while providing top-notch customer service. Apply today and become part of the team that makes a lasting impact on the future of technology at Maricopa County.
Proud to Offer
Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
Employee discounts for goods and services
Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ
We Require
Three years of experience in electronics, which includes diagnosis, repair, or hands-on experience installing mobile radios or other electronic systems in vehicles
Associate's degree in Computer Science or a closely related field
A combination of post-secondary education and / or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis
Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire
We Also Value
Mobile Electronics Certified Professional (MECP) or FCC General Radio Telephone Operator's license or equivalent
Basic metal fabrication and welding (MIG, TIG)
Job Contributions
Perform new installations and change-outs of mobile two-way radios and mobile data terminals within various types of vehicles, including, but not limited to, mounting required antennas outside the vehicle, running required wiring within the vehicle, mounting radios within the vehicle, and testing all radios and data terminals for continuity before finishing the task
Request approval of changes to the standard installation process and record documentation
Document work completed; update parts and asset inventory used in installation efforts within the department-maintained electronic database
Respond appropriately to on-site customers with repair requests requiring immediate attention
Perform routine maintenance; modify, troubleshoot, align, and repair equipment installed on public safety vehicles, including lights, sirens, and two-way radios
Work with Public Safety / RF engineers, other team members, or alone to complete the installation of base station radios and associated equipment and cabling at remote communication sites throughout the County
Provide ground-level assistance to senior technicians, field engineers, and other team members to assist with the installation and repair of communications-related equipment
Other job duties as assigned
Working Conditions
This position requires the employee to be in the office / field or customer-facing for all hours worked
Exerting 50 - 100 pounds occasionally, 10 - 25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 - 20 pounds constantly
Incumbent may be subjected to extreme temperatures, wetness / humidity, respiratory hazards, and noise and vibration
Incumbent may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dust, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travel
Selection Procedure
Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
Must pass a pre-employment background and / or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
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