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Communications Technician, Safety and Security

Employer
Loudoun County Public Schools
Location
Leesburg, VA, US
Salary
Competitive
Job Title Communications Technician, Safety and Security Location Leesburg, VA, US Organization Name Safety and Security Department Description Safety and Security Brief Description 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.
Detailed Description The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed in relation to the position. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; 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).
Job Requirements Below are the qualifications for this position:
• High school graduate or GED equivalent,
• Two years of experience in repairing a variety of radio communications and similar electronic devices
• 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 position:

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 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Additional Details Classified Salary Scale , Level 13

The Loudoun County School Board seeks to cultivate a high performing team of professionals focused on its mission and goals. The School Board values merit and excellence within its workforce and encourages the highest levels of professionalism for all its employees.
The School Board also recognizes and values the diversity of the students and broader community it serves and encourages diversity within its workforce.
The Loudoun County School Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The School Board does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees on the basis of actual or perceived race, national origin, ancestry, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, marital status, age, religion, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any basis protected by law.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Assistant Superintendent for Department of Human Resources and Talent Development
Loudoun County Public Schools
21000 Education Court
Ashburn, VA 20148
Tel:571-252-1100

How To Apply To submit an application online, please select "Apply Now"
To be considered for the vacancy, please complete ALL sections of the application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Please be sure to upload the following:
  • Three (3) current professional references (Name, phone number, email address). At least one reference should be a current supervisor or most recent supervisor.
  • Resume
Interview Date School Year SY_2021-2022 School Year 2021-2022 Job Type Classified Closing Date Contract or Assignment Days/Hours Per Day 12 months / 8 hours Amount of Travel

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