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Communications Technician I

Loudoun County Public Schools (Virginia)

Ashburn, VA

Communications Technician I

Loudoun County Public Schools (Virginia)

Ashburn, VA
 

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 Scalehttps://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.  

About Loudoun County Public Schools (Virginia)

Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) fulfills its mission of “Empowering all students to make meaningful contributions to the world" through deeper learning experiences, demonstrating instructional leadership across the Commonwealth and nation as a member of the Virginia is for Lovers Network 4.0 and by being recognized by the Virginia Department of Education as a School Division of Innovation.

Loudoun's 98 public schools offer more than 82,000 students an educational program that ranks among the best in Virginia and the nation.  As the fastest growing county in the Commonwealth of Virginia, Loudoun continues its proud tradition of quality public education, maintaining an outstanding record of student achievement despite the pressures of surging enrollment.

Loudoun County Public Schools is the third largest school division in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the 41st in the nation.

LCPS centers equity as one of its foundational core values. For our community, equity means being committed to providing a safe, supportive, inclusive, affirming, and respectful environment for each student and staff member that fosters success, growth, and academic rigor. The cultivation of this environment requires us to reject and condemn the use of hate speech, racial slurs, antisemitism, and any action or behavior that discriminates based on race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, orientation, gender expression, socio-economic status, religion, ability, or other cultural identities or expression. Such noninclusive speech, behavior, and actions do not reflect who we are as a learning community.

We embrace and value the unique identities, backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and needs of each student and employee. Celebrating our diversity is important and helps define us as a school division.

Demonstrating the courage to address inequities and remove barriers represents an integral part of our collective effort towards excellence in education. Equity is the vehicle that leads to greater access, opportunity, and equality so that each student is empowered to make meaningful contributions to the world.

With rapid growth and expansion comes various jobs vacancies! We hope you will consider LCPS as you begin your career!