Posting Date
10/02/26
Application Deadline
10/15/26
Pay Range
$26.00 - $40.25 hourly
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.
Job Type
Unclassified
Department
Enterprise Technology
About the Position
Now is your chance to join Maricopa County Enterprise Technology & Innovation, Wireless Systems Division, as a Public Safety/RF Technician! As a key member of the Maricopa County family, this position provides a critical communications element necessary to keep the public safe. This position also provides all County agencies with reliable radios helping to ensure vital public services are available to every Maricopa County resident.
About Us
Are you looking for a career in a dynamic organization that embraces a can-do spirit? Look no further than Maricopa County’s Enterprise Technology & Innovation!
We are a team that prides ourselves on leveraging technology to create digital transformations. We look for ways to bring about innovative solutions while providing top-notch customer service. Apply today and become part of the team that makes a lasting impact on the future of technology at Maricopa County.
Proud to Offer
- Work with a greater purpose
- Tuition reimbursement
- Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options
- Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
- Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
- Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
- Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
- Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
- Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 11.98% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
- Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ
We Require
- Three years of experience in electronics which includes diagnosis, repair or hands-on experience installing mobile radios or other electronic systems in vehicles
- Associate’s degree in Computer Science, or a closely related field
- A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis.
Other Requirements
- Successful candidates must currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona Driver's license by the time of hire
We Also Value
- Mobile Electronics Certified Professional (MECP) or FCC General Radio Telephone Operator’s license or equivalent
- Basic metal fabrication, welding (MIG, TIG)
Job Contributions
- Perform new installation and change-outs of mobile two-way radios and mobile data terminals within various types of vehicles, including but not limited to mounting required antennas outside the vehicle, running required wiring within the vehicle, mounting radios within the vehicle and testing all radios and data terminals for continuity prior to finishing the task.
- Document work completed, update parts and asset inventory used in installation efforts within department-maintained electronic database.
- Respond appropriately to on-site customers with repair requests requiring immediate attention.
- Perform routine maintenance; modify, troubleshoot, align and repair equipment installed on public safety vehicles including lights, sirens and two-way radios.
- Request approval of changes to standard installation process and record documentation.
Working Conditions
- Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.
- Incumbent may be subjected to extreme temperatures, wetness/humidity, respiratory hazards and noise and vibration.
- Incumbent may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, poor, ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travel.
Selection Procedure
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process.
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