Communications Technician I (County Promotional)

This recruitment is only open to County of San Bernardino, Fire Department, or Special Districts employees who hold a regular, contract, extra-help, recurrent, Public Service Employee, Work Experience Program (WEX), or intern position. Former PSE, WEX, or interns are eligible to apply up to 6 months from the end of their assignment.

• Your County employment must be clearly listed in your work history.*

The Telecommunication Services Division of the Innovation and Technology Department is recruiting for Communication Technician I, who installs, maintains, and repairs telecommunications, electronics, and network equipment. The Telecommunication Services Division integrates all PBX and VoIP, audio, security, automation, and low voltage electronics. Duties include installing and repairing communication and electronic equipment Countywide; installing and configuring network hardware and software; troubleshooting system malfunctions; and repairing and installing telephone and data electronics, audio, and automated systems.

For a more comprehensive listing of job duties for this classification, please refer to the Communications Technician I job description.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS!!!

This position offers competitive County benefits! Click the image below to learn more.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process:Incumbent must successfully complete a background investigation (fingerprinting and work history/education check) in addition to a job-related physical exam, including a drug test.

Working Conditions: Employees are subject to On-Call duties, 24-hour call back, and may be asked to work during unusual hours, inclement weather and other adverse circumstances. Duties may include working in confined spaces and climbing ladders to install, inspect and maintain equipment.

Travel:Employees will be required to make provision for transportation. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation.

Sponsorship:Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:Eighteen (18) months, within the last three (3) years, of full-time equivalent experience installing, maintaining, and repairing telecommunications, electronics, PBX's, IP voice, audio, automation, fiber optics, or low voltage electronics.

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REQUIRED EDUCATION: Fifteen (15) semester (23 quarter) units of completed post-high school technical coursework in electronics or communication technology. A list of related coursework must be submitted with the application.

Substitution:One (1) additional year of qualifying experience may substitute the education requirement.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• Educationin electronics or communication technology.

• Certifications in Cisco and Nortel.

• Current work experience in the industry.