The Electronic/Telecommunications Technician supports the installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electronic and telecommunications systems. This role ensures reliable operation of voice, data, radio, network, camera and siren infrastructure essential to safe and efficient facility operations. Technicians perform hands‑on work, field inspections, equipment testing, and system documentation while adhering to organizational procedures, safety standards, and industry best practices.
GENERAL SUMMARY
Work place safety is our top priority and individuals in this role must have the ability to work independently, collaboratively, and safely in a highly technical and regulatory environment. Required skills include the ability to Install, maintain and repair diverse communication and monitoring equipment in both an office and industrial setting. Must be able to follow detailed instruction and provide feedback to support of workplace safety, process improvement and procedure enhancement.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Install, maintain and repair digital and analog microwaves.
Install, maintain and repair fire alarm and related equipment.
Install, maintain and repair fiber optic systems.
Install, maintain and repair LAN Transport Equipment.
Install, maintain and repair card access and building alarm systems.
Install, maintain and repair two-way radio and associated equipment.
Install, maintain and repair data circuit paths between modems, DSU racks, perform loop-back test, etc.
Install, maintain and repair specialized emergency equipment (siren, evacuation systems, etc.).
Perform preventive maintenance assignments on communication and monitoring systems.
Perform other tasks as required.
REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Two year information technology & communication system program or equivalent and four years installation and maintenance of telecommunications equipment or HS Diploma/GED and at least 6 years of equivalent experience (i.e., Radio, and or Telephone specialist, along with LAN, fire equipment, audio-visual equipment). Must be physically able to do extensive climbing of steps and/or ladders or other physical activities. Must have and maintain a current Washington State driver's license.
DESIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Certification for Networking (CompTIA Network+ or Cisco), Radio(FCC).
This is a bargaining unit position and the hourly pay rate is:
$62.79This role is eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan. Incentives are earned based on employee performance against defined metrics and company goals.
Energy Northwest (EN) provides a phenomenal benefits package. Washington State also has no state income tax, and the Tri-Cities provides a cost-of-living lower than the national average.
EN offers substantial retirement benefits through three retirement programs including the Washington State Public Employees' Retirement System pension plan (PERS), a 401(k) savings plan with an employer match component, and a 457(b) savings plan. EN also offers multiple options for medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance coverage. Other voluntary benefits may include flexible spending accounts (FSAs), tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, childcare subsides, health reimbursement arrangement (HRA VEBA), health savings account (HSA), supplemental life insurances, credit monitoring/identity theft insurance, and more! Qualifying employees will typically start a personal time accrual rate of 160 hours per year and EN provides nine paid holidays throughout the Calander year; personal time accruals grow significantly at various service intervals.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate due to race, color, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability.
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