System Maintenance Technician

Location:  Syracuse, NY and Fargo Air National Guard Base, ND

Position Summary 

Provide on-site Maintenance for the GBSAA LSTAR radar system. Encompassing all aspects of its usage and integration into the GBSAA system-of-systems. Respond to failures, Maintain records and inventories, troubleshoot and repair power systems, including uninterrupted power supplies.

Job Description – Major duties include:

• Maintain all system hardware IAW GBSAA System Maintenance Manual.
• Load software for the GBSAA System and the GBSAA Training System for each new release of software IAW the GBSAA System Maintenance Manual.
• Stock materials, parts, or tools in correct location in accordance with proper stockroom practice and record location of parts or material tag and label bind.
• Conduct monthly visual inspection of radar site components for serviceability, insect build-up inside the radar cover, and to ensure birds or insects are not building nests on the radar or towers. In the event that insect build-up is found, the Subcontractor shall remove the insect build-up from the radar as outlined in the GBSAA LSTAR(V)3 Radar Operator’s Manual.

Knowledge and Abilities –

•  Secret clearance required
• Experience using a computer including a competent working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to learn and understand material accountability data systems used by a supply system and a demonstrated ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions
• Possess a current DoD 8570.01-M certification (DoD IAT Level II (or higher) Certification), within 180 days of hire
• High School diploma (minimum requirement)
• Must possess a valid state driver's license
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation

Preferred Job Skills – 

• Prior experience maintaining the AN/TPQ-50 radar set or any variant of that system
• Prior US Military experience

Qualifications/Certifications -

• Possess a current DoD 8570.01-M certification (DoD IAT Level II (or higher) Certification
• Possess a Current Secret Security clearance