RADIO TECHNICIAN I (SR-19) [5 vacancies]

What You'll Do:

• Install, maintain, and repair radio communication systems including base stations, repeaters, mobile and portable radios, dispatch equipment, antennas, and transmission line systems used by City departments.

• Troubleshoot and service electronic equipment, including trucking radios, sound distribution systems, fire station intercoms, and other department electronics such as projectors and testing instruments.

• Support system design and upgrades by assisting with circuit design, modifying existing systems, and building custom components for specialized radio equipment installations.

• Provide technical support and training by instructing radio users on proper equipment operation, ensuring compliance with FCC regulations, and assisting with maintenance of shop tools, equipment, and vehicles.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities of the position.

***Salary for the Honolulu Police Department: $4,933 - $6,003 per month (SR-19). Actual salary will be commensurate with applicable experience, pending approval.***

The Honolulu Fire Department is looking for a Radio Technician I who is responsible for the installation, repair, adjustment, and preventive maintenance of communications and electronic equipment.

What You'll Do:

• Install, program, maintain, and repair public safety communication systems, including 800 MHz digital trucking radios, microwave systems, transmitters, receivers, mobile data computers, sirens, and emergency vehicle equipment.

• Monitor and troubleshoot radio system performance, performing signal level measurements, system alignments, and interference investigations to maintain reliable communications.

• Conduct preventive maintenance and system monitoring, including reviewing alarms, logging maintenance activities, maintaining FCC records, and ensuring equipment operates within system specifications.

• Support communications operations and users, including installing equipment at multiple sites, maintaining specialized devices such as laser guns, assisting with system design projects, and training personnel on proper radio equipment use.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities of the position.

***Salary for the Honolulu Fire Department: $4,933 per month (SR-19)

Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the “Benefits” tab at the top of this posting or visiting https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/.

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At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Equivalent to graduation from high school and successful completion of a two-year program in electronics technology from an accredited community college or technical school.

Education Verification:  Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application.  As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to move forward for further consideration.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Three (3) years of technical work experience involving the installation, maintenance, repair, and modification of radio communications or related equipment.


LICENSE REQUIREMENT:
Possession of a valid driver's license (Type 3), prior to appointment.

If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for the current vacancy/vacancies and future job openings with this job title.  Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application.  Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating.  All information provided on an application is subject to verification.  As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.

Salary : $4,933 - $6,003