Position: Electronic Installation Technician

Reports to: Operations/Service Manager

FLSA: Non-exempt

Effective Date

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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 issues
Ability to order all equipment and work with internal personnel with equipment

Primary Duties

E=Essential Functions
Install, 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 solder
Possession of a valid Drivers License-Must pass Driver license check for insurability

Knowledge And Abilities

Knowledge of :

Materials, tools and methods common to the trade
Applicable codes and safety regulations
Reading and writing communications skills

Additional Requirements Include

Read plans and interpret customer specifications
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Meet schedules and timelines
Maintain daily records
Follow Ka-Comm. Inc. rules, regulations policies and procedures
The 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 Care
- Employees should meet with an Aflac representative to set up benefits
New York Life (FT-40)
Simple IRA (FT-40)
- Company match up to 3% after 6 months
- Managed by Morgan Stanley
Paid Holidays (FT-40 or PT with 5 consecutive years)
- New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Christmas Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving
Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 24 hours of PTO at the beginning of each year
- New hires receive prorated PTO based on hire date
Additional PTO for Years of Service
- 1st year: 40 hours (prorated based on start date)
- 2nd year: 80 hours
- 10th 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.!

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