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Dallas Independent School District · 1 month ago

Network Technician (260 days)

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$26.67/hr - $32.53/hr

2+ years exp

Dallas Independent School District is seeking a Network Technician responsible for repairing and programming radio communication systems. The role involves troubleshooting, maintaining inventory, and providing emergency network support for police dispatch and staff communication systems.

Primary/Secondary Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Repairing radios - This includes troubleshooting to the component level for Motorola and Kenwood handheld portable and radios mobiles

Troubleshooting repeaters and controllers. Troubleshooting and repairing police and staff radio communication systems

Programming radios - This includes programming of Motorola and Kenwood, mobiles, and handheld portables

Battery maintenance - This includes the reconditioning of batteries and replacement as needed

Ordering, distributing, and maintaining an inventory of parts and equipment - This includes the ordering of vendor equipment, distribution of equipment and maintaining an accurate inventory of all equipment ordered, distributed, and onhand

Communicating with the end users - This involves active listening skills, follow through on commitments, and proactively updating end users on on the status of their requests

Maintaining Police Dispatch - Responsible for emergency off-hours network support as needed. Troubleshoot and repair police and staff radio communication systems. Coordinate and install various police and staff radio communications and related systems

Performs all other related tasks and duties as assigned - Including but not limited to troubleshooting and identifying modular components within trunking system for warranty replacement, inspection and surveying building structure to determine the means, materials, and labor requirements necessary to install radio communication systems, coordinate and perform preventive maintenance on communication systems in radio towers as needed to run at optimal performance, and design for RF propagation at new or renovation construction sites

Qualification

Radio troubleshootingRadio programmingDC circuits knowledgeComputer aided dispatchAnalogDigital systemsSoldering micro-componentsBasic computer skillsInventory managementFCC regulations understandingCommunication skills

Required

Repairing radios - This includes troubleshooting to the component level for Motorola and Kenwood handheld portable and radios mobiles

Troubleshooting repeaters and controllers. Troubleshooting and repairing police and staff radio communication systems

Programming radios - This includes programming of Motorola and Kenwood, mobiles, and handheld portables

Battery maintenance - This includes the reconditioning of batteries and replacement as needed

Communicating with the end users - This involves active listening skills, follow through on commitments, and proactively updating end users on on the status of their requests

Must have basic computer skills

Must have a knowledge of basic radio programming software

Must possess a basic knowledge of DC circuits and schematic component symbols

Requires an ability to work at heights over 20 feet

Must be able to work in stressful environments

Experience with computer aided dispatch radio solutions

Understanding and knowledge of conventional analog and digital repeater systems as well as digital trunking systems

Ability to install mobile radios in various vehicles

Ability to read schematics

Ability to solder and de-solder micro-components

Must have a knowledge of characteristics and installation of various coax and connectors

Must have a knowledge of IP based radio products and systems

Must have a knowledge of P25 Phase 2

Must possess an understanding of FCC rules and regulations

Requires a minimum of 2 years, of hands-on related radio experience and a deep understanding of radio concepts and repair

Company

Dallas Independent School District

Glassdoor3.2

Dallas Independent School District provides Education and Teaching.

Founded in 1925

Dallas, Texas, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.dallasisd.org/

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