Position: Electronic Installation Technician
Reports to: Operations/Service Manager
FLSA: Non-exempt
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Salary grade level: Market value/Non-Exempt/Pay based on experience
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.!
Apply Today!

Position: Electronic and System Technician
Reports to: Operations/Service Manager
FLSA: Non-exempt
_______________________________________________________________________
Salary grade level: Market value/Non-Exempt/Pay based on experience
Position Function:

Ability to troubleshoot RF communication system equipment to include mobile radio units, antennas, video recording systems, mobile data systems, in vehicles and businesses. The ability to work in PSAP 911 centers and tower sites to coordinate and solve technical issues. This can include hooking up special industry test equipment for RF communications testing.
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 hand and power tools (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)
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience:

Post high school electronic education/training preferred. Experience may substitute for education. The ability to keep up industry training. This may include travel to schools and seminars
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
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:

Travel to tower sites and assist or troubleshoot system equipment
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.!
Apply Today!
 

Position: Network Engineer/RF Systems
Reports to: Operations/Service Manager
FLSA: Non-exempt
_______________________________________________________________________
Salary grade level: Market value/Non-Exempt
Position Function:

Troubleshoot and help coordinate the installation and set-up of computer network systems.
The ability to work in 911 dispatch centers and tower sites to coordinate and solve technical issues.
The position may include hooking up special industry test equipment for RF (Radio Frequency) communications testing.   
Primary duties:
E=Essential Functions

Establish and maintain network performance per customer specifications(E)
Use a variety of test equipment for repairs and programming needs (E)
The ability to build network configurations and connections to include troubleshooting problems (E)
Determine material needs, and order materials for the maintenance or replacement of equipment or systems. (E)
Define document and enforce system standards (E)
Update data servers and all network equipment (E)
Complete all required service paperwork and records and submit to appropriate personnel in a timely manner (E)
Ability to work in a individual and team settings with RF Technicians and sales personnel (E)
Respond to emergency repair needs (E)
Attend industry trainings and education opportunities. (E)
Ability to travel to different work locations (E) 
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience:

Post high school network training and education to include a BA in computer science, information technology and/or related field.  
Experience may substitute for education.
The ability to keep up industry training. This may include travel to schools and seminars
Minimum 5 years of experience in Network administration
License and other requirements:

Possession of a valid Driver’s License
Ability to pass background tests for entry into sensitive customer locations
Knowledge and abilities:
Knowledge of :

Networking design, implementation, and troubleshooting
Project management
Problem solving and analytical skills
LAN Knowledge
Network Hardware Configuration
Network Tuning
Additional requirements:

Travel to tower sites and assist or troubleshoot system equipment
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
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.!
Apply Today!