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Field Service Technician (RF Communication)
Contract to Hire: Long Island, New York, US
Salary Range: 35.00 - 40.00 | Per Hour
Job Code: 362924
End Date: 2025-07-16
Days Left: 14 days, 12 hours left
Position Details:
Industry: Telecom
Job Title: Field Service Technician (RF Communication)
Location: Long Island, NY 11101
Duration: 06+ Months Contract to Hire
Pay Range: $35-$40/hr
Salary Range if Converted to Permanent: $80k-$85k
Work Schedule: M–F, 8 AM–5 PM + 10% On-Call Rotation
Vehicle: Must have valid license; personal vehicle use until MSI vehicle is assigned (mileage reimbursed)
Vehicle: Must have valid license; personal vehicle use until MSI vehicle is assigned (mileage reimbursed)
Overview:
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This role supports mission-critical public safety communications systems, focusing on diagnosing and resolving RF interference and wireless communication issues.
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The technician will work directly with customers across NYC to maintain, optimize, and troubleshoot LMR, LTE, GPS, and other wireless systems vital to emergency response operations.
Responsibilities:
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Diagnose and resolve RF interference and wireless communication disruptions.
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Perform field installation, maintenance, and service of RF and IT network equipment.
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Troubleshoot radio/cellular coverage issues and base station/repeater connectivity.
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Identify and mitigate illegal jamming and other interference sources.
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Provide technical guidance to public safety agencies on RF interference response.
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Maintain and optimize RF and broadband systems, including software-driven electronics.
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Perform server hardware/software maintenance and network troubleshooting.
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Use diagnostic tools (e.g., spectrum analyzers, watt meters, FDRs) for system testing.
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Document maintenance activities and provide weekly performance reports.
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Collaborate with Engineering, Sales, and Project Management teams.
Qualifications:
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Associate degree In an IT related Field and 3–7 years of experience in RF communications, wireless systems, or related fields.
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Strong understanding of RF interference, LMR, LTE, GPS, and wireless technologies.
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Proficiency in computer networking (LAN/WAN, routers, switches, firewalls).
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Hands-on experience with communications systems and diagnostic tools.
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Electronics training (2 years technical trade/military school) + 2 years field experience.
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Strong communication, self-management, and customer service skills.
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Ability to work independently and respond to after-hours service calls.t
Preferred (not required):
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Experience with P25 systems and two-way radios.
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Familiarity with analog equipment and legacy LMR systems.
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Background in wired/wireless communication systems (public safety or commercial).
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Knowledge of public safety operations and emergency communication protocols.
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Technical and computer skills, IP Base programs, such as Putty, remote access, anritsu, t1 testing, backhaul
Job Requirement
- RF Communication
- RF
- RF Interface
- LAN
- WAN
- LTE
- DPS
- LMR
- wireless communication
- firewalls
- routers
- switches
- Putty
- Remote access
- Anritsu
- Backhaul
Reach Out to a Recruiter
- Recruiter
- Phone
- Niharika Shrivastava
- niharika.shrivastava@collabera.com
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