Spok Holdings

RF Engineer - Cleveland, Ohio - Remote (26-17)

Spok Holdings$74K — $89K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 4-6 years of related experience and/or training.
  • Experience with Word Processing and Spreadsheet software; Telecommunications and Electronic packages.
  • Strong background in RF radio technology and electronics.
  • Ability to travel to and from transmitter sites.
  • Field experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Install, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on 1-way and 2-way paging transmitters.
  • Conduct testing and system analysis using local and remote diagnostics; upgrade software as needed.
  • Operate and maintain paging and satellite systems, including network routers and modems.
  • Oversee advanced testing and troubleshooting for Telco facilities; coordinate repairs with vendors and junior technicians.
  • Maintain UPS systems ensuring sufficient battery capacity and coordinate repairs with vendors.
  • Ensure compliance with FAA, FCC and local codes for system operations.
  • Provide written and oral reports on system operations and maintain documentation of transmitters and paging terminals.
  • Investigate and diagnose customer complaints, providing on-site assistance and technical support as needed.
  • Offer 'On Call' assistance to address any system emergencies.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance available.
  • Company car and gas card provided.
  • Eligible for overtime and on-call pay.
  • Comprehensive health, pharmacy, vision, and dental care options including a health savings account.
  • Retirement benefits with financial wellness support.
  • Opportunities for continuing education and professional development.
  • Time off benefits to support work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Description

This is a field-based position located in Ohio (Cleveland) area.

Relocation assistance available!


Full-time/Direct hire/Monday-Friday (8 AM-5 PM), company car, gas card, plus overtime and on call pay.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

>Installs, repairs and provides high-level preventative maintenance of 1-way and 2-way paging transmitters.

>Performs testing, system analysis, software upgrades by utilizing local and remote diagnostics. Calculates, measures and aligns systems to meet OET65 and FCC rules and regulations.

>Operates and maintains paging equipment, including satellite systems, with extensive knowledge of software operation and upgrades, network routers, and modems when necessary. Additionally, supports and maintains peripheral devices such as DSU/CSU, multiplexers used in paging systems.

>Oversees advanced testing and troubleshooting expertise for all company Telco facilities. Coordinates repairs with Telco vendors and junior technicians.

>Operates and maintains UPS systems, ensuring batteries and capacity are sufficient to support the systems they supply. Coordinates repairs and interruptions of commercial power to vendors.

>Maintains systems integrity and operations ensuring compliance with FAA, FCC state and local codes.

>Provides written and oral reports on system operations. Maintains logs and "as built" documentation of transmitters and paging terminals.

>Investigates and diagnoses internal and external customer complaints, visits customer locations as needed to ensure system integrity. Assists with technical support to customers and junior level technicians including presentations and training.

>Provides "On Call" assistance on short notice to address any system emergency.

Required Education, Skills, and Experience

>Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

>4-6 years related experience and/or training

>Previous experience with Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software; Telecommunications and Electronic packages.

>Strong RF background in radio and electronics.

>Must be able to travel to and from transmitter sites.

>Field experience preferred

Salary range: $36.00 - 43.00 hourly

Pay and Benefits: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary for a position at Spok, including, but not limited to, geographic location, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at Spok that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At Spok, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; three robust health, pharmacy, vision and dental care plans including a health savings account option, wellness, financial wellness, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

Spok is a trademark of Spok Holdings, Inc. Spok Mobile and Spok Care Connect are trademarks of Spok, Inc.

About Spok Holdings

Spok Holdings, Inc. is a publicly traded company that provides communication solutions for healthcare, government, and other industries. The company was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Springfield, Virginia. Spok Holdings, Inc. operates through its subsidiaries, Spok, Inc. and Spok Services, Inc. The company's primary business is providing software and services that enable organizations to communicate more effectively and efficiently. Spok Holdings, Inc. is listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol SPOK.
Learn more about Spok Holdings
Size
548 employees
Market Cap
$163.7 million
Industry
Net Income
-$44.2 million
Founded
1984
5 Year Trend
-4.6%
Revenue
$148.1 million
NASDAQ

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