Installation Technicians

Position: Electronic Installation Technician Reports to: Operations/Service Manager FLSA: Non-exempt Effective Date _______________________________________________________________________ Salary grade level: Market value/Non-Exempt Levels-Lead Electronic Installation Technicians, Electronic Installation Technician Position Function Ability to install RF communication equipment to include mobile radio units, antennas, video recording systems, mobile data systems, in vehicles and businesses.Working knowledge of vehicle 12-volt electronics preferred. General knowledge and ability to work around different make and models of vehicles.Lead-ability to work with new Installation Technicians to teach skills and show the most efficient way to accomplish tasks.Ability to communicate with customer on changes and issuesAbility to order all equipment and work with internal personnel with equipment Primary Duties E=Essential FunctionsInstall, diagnose, program, and repair various analog and digital communication equipment (E)Use a variety of test equipment for repairs and programming needs (E)Operate personal hand and power tools. Some tools will be provided by Ka-Comm (E)Determine material needs, and order materials for the maintenance or replacement of equipment or systems. (E)Complete all required service paperwork and records and submit to appropriate personnel in a timely manner (E)Respond to emergency repair needs (E)The ability to travel and assist with other offices is preferable. Travel can vary but is an expectation. Up to 33% of position. (E) Minimum Qualifications:Education and Experience: High School Graduate/GED. Post high school electronic education/training preferred. On the job experience may substitute for post High School training License And Other Requirements Possession of hand tools common to the trade to include-wire crimpers-Multi meter-Ability to solderPossession of a valid Drivers License-Must pass Driver license check for insurability Knowledge And Abilities Knowledge of : Materials, tools and methods common to the tradeApplicable codes and safety regulationsReading and writing communications skills Additional Requirements Include Read plans and interpret customer specificationsEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with othersMeet schedules and timelinesMaintain daily recordsFollow Ka-Comm. Inc. rules, regulations policies and proceduresThe opportunity to climb towers is available. There is additional compensation for any tower climbs over 50ft.Climbing less than 50ft is part of the basic job function. This duty is not an essential function of the job. If you do not have the ability to climb or do not feel comfortable with this task, it does not affect our decision for the position. Working Conditions Environment Indoor and outdoor setting. Work around machinery with moving parts. Drive a company vehicle to conduct work. Physical Requirements Strength and energy to maintain a daily work schedule up to 10 hours per day involving driving; physical lifting up to 50lbs with assistance; ability to communicate with customers and co-workers; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment; kneeling; bending at the waist and reaching overhead above the shoulders and horizontally, to make repairs lifting heavy objects. Benefits Eligibility: Full-Time employees, starting the first of the month after 30 days of employment. Health Insurance Aflac (30 hours/week)Full line of products: Cancer, Accident, Vision, Dental, Hospital Protection, Life, and Hospital Intensive CareEmployees should meet with an Aflac representative to set up benefitsNew York Life (FT-40) Simple IRA (FT-40)Company match up to 3% after 6 monthsManaged by Morgan StanleyPaid Holidays (FT-40 or PT with 5 consecutive years)New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Christmas Day, Thanksgiving, Day after ThanksgivingPaid Time Off (PTO)24 hours of PTO at the beginning of each yearNew hires receive prorated PTO based on hire dateAdditional PTO for Years of Service1st year: 40 hours (prorated based on start date)2nd year: 80 hours10th year: 120 hours Benefit package subject to change by Ka-Comm., Inc. About Us Since 1960, Ka-Comm Inc., has been providing mission based critical communcation services throughout the midwest. We are in your schools, manufacturing facilities and your public safety community. We accomplish this by providing extensive knowledge with communication equipment and service. Our teams include installation and electronic system technicians, sales and administrative support across 6 different locations. As technology changes, so do we. We educate and equip customers with the ability to migrate into the latest communication equipment system upgrades. This includes conventional and digital two-way radio systems operating in UHF,VHF and 800Mhz frequency bands. See how you can be apart of a company based on family values, service and support. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interview will be contacted.. Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and join our dedicated team at Ka-Comm., Inc.! Apply Today!