Job Overview

This is skilled electronic work in maintenance and repair of wireless communication equipment and similar devices.  The employee is responsible for diagnosing equipment problems, making minor repairs, and instructing others in the use and operation of the equipment.  The employee services wireless communication equipment that receives daily use and which must be maintained in good working condition.  The work is performed according to manufacturers’ technical information and standard service practices of the wireless communication trade.  This employee is also responsible for the inventory control of all such equipment as well as coordination of billing audits.

Roles and Responsibilities

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.

• Diagnoses wireless communication equipment problems using reference materials and computer software; replaces certain defective wireless communication components, including replacing batteries.
• Tests equipment, pagers, and radios, using volt ohm meters, battery testers, amp/volt testers, computer, communications analyzer and watt meter; tests batteries for radio equipment on a daily basis for replacement.
• Trains employees on the use of wireless communication equipment systems.
• Communicates/coordinates with vendors, school administration, School Board administrative offices, school bus transportation office, and Sheriff’s office (crossing guard liaison and school resource liaison).
• Procures equipment/parts as needed to maintain all equipment; maintains extensive inventory of radios (mobile/portable) batteries, pagers, and other communications equipment; maintains records of equipment repairs and inventory of parts.
• Issues/installs mobile/portable radios, and pagers at schools, administrative offices, school buses, School Board vehicles, and Loudoun County Sheriff’s office (crossing guards/school resource officers).

Qualifications

Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.

     Education

     High School diploma or GED

     Experience

     Two years of experience in repairing a variety of radio communications and similar electronic devices

     Licenses and Certifications

     NA

     Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to manage inventory and parts control
• Working knowledge of two-way radio equipment repair procedures, electrical hazards and safety precautions
• Ability to read technical manuals and to demonstrate the use and operation of equipment
• Skill in using the tools, equipment, and materials of the trade
• Basic understanding of computer networks

Physical Requirements

The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this job:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Reports to: Supervisor, Technical Security

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Months/Days/Hours: only if provided

Salary Level: Scale B/ Universal  -Non-Exempt Level 8

Salary Scale: https://www.lcps.org/compensation

Salary Range:  $26.74 - $34.41 

Remote Work Eligible: No

Essential  Personnel Disclosure 

Employees who perform the responsibilities of this job are considered essential personnel. Essential personnel are designated employees who must report for work during a delay or emergency situations. A workplace emergency is an unforeseen situation that threatens the staff, pupils, or the public; disrupts or shuts down business operations; or causes physical or environmental damage. Emergencies may be natural or manmade. It is incumbent upon the supervisor to inform and confirm which essential personnel are required to work during emergency closings. Notification and confirmation of the expectation of essential personnel to report to work, or maintain as-needed status, will be executed with as much advanced notice as possible via in-person communication or email.