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Oakland County, Michigan Government · 3 days ago

IT Services Technician I - Radio

Pontiac, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$57K/yr - $71K/yr

1+ years exp

Oakland County is a leading public service organization in Michigan, dedicated to strengthening communities and improving the quality of life for residents. The IT Services Technician I - Radio role involves performing maintenance and repairs on critical communication systems that support public safety, ensuring that first responders remain connected during emergencies.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Perform skilled preventive maintenance and repairs on the County’s advanced digital communications systems, including the 700/800 MHz Motorola P25 simulcast subsystem of the Michigan Public Safety Communications System (MPSCS) and the 420 MHz MotoTrbo radio communications network

Support and maintain pager and fire hall alerting systems used by public safety professionals across the County

Attend specialized training sessions to deepen your expertise in digital radio system repair, maintenance, and emerging technologies

Stay current on system software used by the unit and assess opportunities for upgrades or enhancements

Qualification

Radio systems maintenanceInstallationConfigurationDiagnosticsRepairDigital communications systems

Required

Must be a high school graduate or have a certificate of successful completion of the General Education Development (G.E.D.) Test

Have had at least three (3) years of full-time work experience in the installation, configuration, diagnostics, maintenance and repair of radio systems and components; OR

Possess an Associate's degree or equivalent education from an accredited college or university with major in Physics, Electronics Technology, Electronic Engineering Technology, or a closely related area

Have had at least one (1) year of full-time professional work in the installation, configuration, diagnostics, maintenance and repair of radio systems and components

Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's or chauffeurs license

Must maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's or chauffeur's license

Must pass a background check performed by the County or other appropriate agencies as required