Communications Installer I - Irvine, United States - Orange County Fire Authority

Orange County Fire Authority

Verified Company

Irvine, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

DESCRIPTION:

This classification is scheduled to receive the following

Base Salary Adjustments:
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2.75% effective May 2, 2025_
2.54% effective May 1, 2026_

CLASS SUMMARY:

Under immediate supervision, performs basic installations of communications equipment on fire apparatus including radios, mobile data terminal, wiring equipment, lighting, and sirens; receives, stores, and issues a variety of parts, materials, and equipment for fire apparatus and other vehicles; maintains inventories and documentation using computer based systems; fabricates basic brackets and mounts; and performs related duties as assigned.

Receives immediate supervision from assigned supervisory and/or management staff. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

The Communications Installer I is the first level in the twolevel Communications Installer series and is part of the broader five level Communications Technical series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform routine duties in the Logistics/Communications Division including basic installation of communications equipment, receiving, storing, and issuing a variety of parts, materials, and equipment for fire apparatus and other vehicles. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied, complex, and difficult; close supervision and frequent review of work lessen as an incumbent demonstrates skill to perform the work independently. Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the positions at the Communications Installer II level but are not expected to function at the same skill level, and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise.

Positions in the Communications Installer class series are flexibly staffed; positions at the Communications Installer II level are normally filled by advancement from the Communications Installer I level; progression to the Communications Installer II level is dependent on (i) management affirmation that the position is performing the full range of duties assigned to the classification; (ii) satisfactory work performance; (iii) the incumbent meeting the minimum qualifications for the classification including any licenses and certifications; and (iv) management approval for progression to the Communications Installer II level.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

_(These duties are intended to be representative sample of the duties performed by the class.)_

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions, and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job._
Positions at the Communications Installer I level may perform some of these duties and responsibilities in a learning capacity._
Installs and modifies mobile and fixed communications equipment including radios, wiring equipment, lighting, and sirens on fire apparatus and other vehicles and equipment
Receives rough fabricated parts and prepares them for final finish by sanding, deburring, drilling holes, filing and other methods as needed
Utilizes applicable technical manuals and schematic drawings to assist in installation, servicing, repair, and replacement services and activities
Tracks and records equipment orders; sorts and places inventory in storage areas, shelves, or bins as required; inputs and retrieves inventory data using a computer workstation or mobile device; verifies information on computergenerated documents; assigns asset tags as required
Operates hand and power tools and other related equipment; performs communications equipment troubleshooting
Delivers and picks up communications equipment from various vendors
Maintains work, time, and material records
Performs related duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.

A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
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EDUCATION (position requirements at entry):

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade supplemented by vocational training in automotive or electronics communications

EXPERIENCE (position requirement at entry):

One (1) year of automotive or electronics communications repair experience.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Experience in maintenance of warehouse and distribution standards and procedures, such as storing, managing inventory of supplies, verifying proper quality, quantity, condition, and price
Inventory management, such as experience in inputting and retrieving inventory information using a computer workstation or mobile device, verifying information on computergenerat