Telecommunications Mechanic II

United Support Services, Inc., founded in 2003, is an innovative SBA certified 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran owned, HUB zone small business headquartered in San Diego, CA. We have an exciting new opportunity and are adding to our maintenance team. As an AC&R Technician for our facility on U.S. Naval Station in Bremerton, WA, you will be responsible for troubleshooting assistance and problem resolution for communications systems to include telephone, intercom, public address and alarm systems in a variety of environments. USS offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits!

Duties and Responsibilities

• Install, remove, maintain, modify, troubleshoot, and repair voice and nonvoice communications systems including intercom and public address systems; alarm systems; and electronic and electromechanical telephone key systems; terminal and communications equipment, including line drivers and computer cabling and networking
• Run cables, key cables, or wire to all telephone sets, terminal connectors, lugs, pins, or screws, associated with key telephone equipment and terminating equipment for nonvoice circuits
• Skilled in installing, removing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing intercom and public address systems; teletype equipment; and electronic and electromechanical telephone key systems, telephones, PAC-STAR telephone systems, interface/ancillary equipment such as modems, line drivers, patch panels, station carrier units, line couplers for speed dialers, voice recorders, telefax machines, and local wire and cable in support of voice and nonvoice networks for computers, data, and alarm circuits; and skills in the use test equipment such as: voltmeters, ohmmeters, current flow and continuity testers, handsets, breakout boxes, decibel meters, and optical time domain reflectometers, and computer diagnostic equipment to analyze and restore faulty voice and nonvoice circuits.
• Provide technical assistance to entry level computer operators and assisting programmers, systems analysts, and subject matter specialists in resolving problems.
• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair Fire and Flooding Alarm System
• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair CATV systems
• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair LAN equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair X09/X10 door locks and KABA Simplex locks
• Additional tasks and duties may be assigned.

May also resolve a variety of difficult computer operating problems (e.g., making unusual equipment connections and rarely used equipment and channel configurations to direct processing through or around problems in equipment, circuits, or channels or reviewing test run requirements and developing unusual system configurations that will allow test programs to process without interfering with ongoing job requirements). In response to computer output instructions and error conditions or to avoid loss of information or to conserve computer time, operator deviates from standard procedures. Such actions may materially alter the computer unit’s production plans.

Receives work assignments from the supervisor or foreman in the form of service tickets, work orders or on a project basis. Independently determines the work sequences, tools, and materials required. Follows or refers to layout sheets, craft plans, floor plans, circuit schematics and descriptions, and manufacturers technical guidance. Completed work may be subject to spot checks by the foreman, lead, supervisor or quality control personnel.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience installing, maintaining, removing and repairing intercom and public address systems
• Troubleshooting experience with voice and no-voice communications systems
• Experience with computer cabling and networking
• Experience in use of test equipment such as: voltmeters, ohmmeters, current flow and continuity testers

Preferred Qualifications:

3 plus years of experience installing, testing, calibrating communications equipment

Required Education:

Associate’s Degree in related field

The physical job requirement involves, but is not limited to, walking, reaching, bending-over, concentration in the presence of noise, lifting items up to 50 lbs., and traversing narrow passageways, climbing ladders/stairs, and operating in confined spaces onboard naval vessels and barges and in buildings.

ADA Notations

• Ability to traverse narrow passageways, ladders/stairs, and confined spaces.
• Requires walking, reaching, sitting and concentration in the presence of occasional noise.
• Able to lift, carry and move objects up to 50 lbs. in weight.

United Support Services, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bremerton, WA 98314: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location