Network Technician (Baltimore, MD)

Network Technician needed for our government client near Downtown Baltimore. The Network Technician will install, troubleshoot, diagnose, upgrade, program and repair various types of electronic systems and subsystems. One year contract position. The non-negotiable pay rate is $36.00 per hour.

Essential Duties:

• Install, troubleshoot, diagnose, upgrade, program and repair Motorola 700 MHz radios and associated consoles, bidirectional amplifiers (BDAs), low power FM radio stations, bus CCTV systems, NEC PBX and office telephones, telephones, public address systems and electronic messaging signs, intercom systems, traffic signal priority equipment, network switches and routers.
• Provide technical services to repair and maintain the SONET Ring and OTN networks, and other network infrastructures that require intercommunications between systems or components. Must possess the ability to use a fiber splicer for fiber repair.
• Work closely with network analysts to monitor, diagnose, and treat technical issues related to almost all aspects of computer networking operations.
• Assist System Administrators supporting backend integration with mobile CCTV equipment, and Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) systems.
• Provide technical support for all approved software including technical assistance to individuals and/or groups.
• Operate specialized test equipment to diagnose problems including OTDRs, Spectrum Analyzers, VOMs, ethernet cable testers.
• Perform inspections, incidental servicing, repairs, replacements, scheduled preventive maintenance, emergency maintenance, and other corrective work, to maintain component or system hardware in satisfactory working condition.
• Ensure prompt responses to critical and high priority events by telephone/email/workorder or otherwise as requested by an MTA representative.
• Install and maintain radios, emergency lights, and sirens in vehicles.
• Install software and firmware updates as required to maintain functionality, enhance features, or increase security of various systems or components.
• Read and utilize schematics, wire, and circuit diagrams to install or repair systems.
• Monitor system alarms and take corrective action to resolve.
• Provide management with recommendations to enhance systems performance.
• Receive and monitor work assignments either from management staff, through Maximo, or email.
• Update and complete workorders in Maximo ticketing system.
• Provide informational updates to team members during the change of work hour shifts.
• Communicate requests, needs, and concerns to management staff using authorized methods.

Qualifications:

• Must be proficient in the use of computers operating on Windows 10 or Windows 11.
• Must possess and maintain a current 2nd Class or 1st Class Federal Communications Commission Radio Telephone Operator License.
• Must possess a valid driver's license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of Maryland.
• Must possess the required tools to perform on-site and field maintenance service and repairs.
• Must have at least five (5) years of experience working in the field of electro-mechanics or radio electronics or electronic systems including logic systems, digital circuitry, and electro-mechanical devices.
• Completion of a four (4) year vocational or technical high school course of instruction in electronics, electricity or electro-mechanical maintenance or a related field, formal technical training or on-the-job training in an approved apprenticeship program may be substituted for up to four years of the required experience is required.
• May substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policies, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience.
• Must be able to work Monday through Friday from 3:00 pm-11:30 pm with a 30 minute non paid lunch. Please note two positions are available. The second position schedule is 11:00 pm-7:30 pm with a 30 minute non paid lunch.
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug test.
  

We offer weekly pay via Direct Deposit, sick pay hours, health insurance, a one time longevity bonus, holiday pay and a 401K. Employees must work a certain amount of hours to qualify for benefits.