Senior Comm Systems Technician - ITS (SFPUC) - 7368

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Job description

Job Description

The Radio Communications Team is currently overseeing the Water Enterprise Radio Replacement Project spanning 7 counties, from San Francisco all the way up to the Sierra Nevada's in Tuolumne County. This project will roll out a Motorola M-Core P25 - Phase 2 Radio System, which will require preventative maintenance and servicing once in operational status. We are seeking someone who can be a part of a dynamic team within a fast paced and professional environment. This position will report out of the Radio Shop located in Sunol, CA.

Under direction. performs a wide variety of skilled technical maintenance, testing, installation and repair work on complex wireless and networked communications equipment to support a wide variety of emergency communications systems; supervises the activities of subordinate personnel engaged in such work; maintains records and documentation of wireless network; makes contact with representatives of other city departments and outside agencies in connection with radio and communications equipment maintenance.

Project name: SFPUC Water Radio Replacement Project

Essential Functions:

Receives work orders and assigns and schedules work of crews engaged in the maintenance and repair of communication systems and equipment including transmission facilities; requisitions. issues and maintains records of materials. tools and supplies received and used in communication system maintenance and repair operations; reviews subordinates' time records. records all materials used and work performed; maintains and implements departmental processes. policies and procedures,

Evaluates performance of subordinates; inspects maintenance and repair work in the field to assure compliance with instructions and departmental methods and procedures,

Consults with representatives of other city departments regarding maintenance issues of communication systems; responds to public complaints of radio interference to electronic consumer products; investigates complaints of inoperative communication systems and makes necessary reports,

Analyzes equipment for malfunctions and corrects most complex maintenance problems; when necessary, notifies appropriate authorities to make necessary repairs,

Ensures that Federal Communications Commission rules and regulations are adhered to in the installation. maintenance and repair of radio and communication equipment,

Writes specifications for communications equipment such as model and make of mobile and portable radios. control stations. headsets. and related equipment,

Enforces codes for safe practices and provides training and development for subordinates.

The 7368 Senior Communications Systems Technician will perform other related duties as assigned.

Nature of the work:

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment: exposure to disagreeable weather conditions. working in confined spaces. lifting of heavy objects and carrying them or moving them for moderate distances; ability to safely lift 40 pounds. This position will require travelling and staying overnight in support of project work or for critical response. Must be able to occasionally perform work on communications towers at heights up to 160'. The service area extends over 2.400 sq miles. from San Francisco to Tuolumne County.

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