RADIO REPAIR MECHANIC
- Pay
- $482 – $490 per hour
- Location
- New York City, NY
- Listed
- 5 days ago
About the role
ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE CIVIL SERVICE TITLE 'RADIO REPAIR MECHANIC' OR HAVE RECENTLY FILED FOR THE RADIO REPAIR MECHANIC EXAM, #6093
The mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, reduce fear, and maintain order. The New York City Police Department strives to foster a safe and fair city through the strategic deployment of resources, focusing on both crime prevention and addressing quality-of-life concerns while building lasting community relationships.
LSSD-Electronics Section is integral to the operational effectiveness of the New York City Police Department, directly responsible for ensuring reliable and uninterrupted communication capabilities across all departmental functions.
The Electronics Section is seeking candidates for the position of Radio Repair Mechanic who will be responsible for the following:
- provide, maintain, and enhance all forms of police radio communication from portable hand devices to Vehicle-Integrated radio systems
- installation, repair, and maintenance of portable and mobile radios
- installation, repair, and maintenance of various critical low voltage systems across NYPD facilities
- ensure the functionality and readiness of mobile command centers, equipping them with state of the art communication technology
Additional Information
Work location specified is for primary vacancy in Queens. To be eligible for an interview, the candidate must be currently permanent in the Radio Repair Mechanic title or have taken the most recent exam.
In compliance with federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his or her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26, union benefits such as dental and vision coverage, paid annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, a pension, and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.
To Apply
HOURS/SHIFT: Varies
Qualifications & Requirements
- FIVE years of full-time satisfactory experience acquired within the last 10 years as a radio repair mechanic, or as an electronic technician repairing electronic equipment; or
- At least THREE years of experience as described in "1" above acquired within the last 10 years plus sufficient full-time training of a relevant nature, specializing in electronics, acquired in a trade school, technical school or vocational high school approved by a State's department of education or recognized accrediting organization, to make up the equivalent of the remaining required experience. Six months of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of approved trade school, technical school or vocational high school.
- Possession of a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.
- For appointment to certain positions possession of a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) General Radiotelephone Operator's License, with a radar endorsement, is required.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
From City of New York's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 5, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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The RADIO REPAIR MECHANIC posting at City of New York states compensation of $482 – $490 per hour. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on City of New York's official career site.
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