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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Shipboard Telecommunications Mechanic - **Company:** United Support Services, Inc. - **Location:** Kittery, ME, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Systems, Desktop Computing, Computer Networking Systems, Simplex Dental Software - **Published:** May 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c7b0a9f789319ec8 ## About the Role Do you have a valid Driver's License license?, Do you have experience in Voltage testers?, Do you have a Associate's degree?, * Associate's Degree in a related field. * Minimum of three (3) years of experience installing, testing, maintaining, removing, and repairing intercom and public address systems and calibrating communications equipment. * Troubleshooting experience with voice and non-voice communication systems. * Experience with computer cabling and networking systems. * Experience utilizing testing equipment including voltmeters, ohmmeters, current flow testers, and continuity testers. * Ability to pass a government background investigation. * Valid Driver's License. * Ability to work independently and perform duties with minimal supervision. * Ability to read, interpret, and implement job specifications and technical documentation. Desired Skills: * Experience troubleshooting and repairing CATV systems and LAN equipment. * Experience troubleshooting and repairing phone systems, alarm systems, intercoms, and communications networks. * Experience performing testing of installed wiring using specifications and technical drawings. * Ability to lift, carry, and transport heavy equipment and materials weighing up to 50 lbs. * Ability to work aboard ships, in shipyards, confined spaces, and industrial environments. * Ability to climb ladders and work in high heat, humidity, noisy, and physically demanding conditions. * Strong verbal communication and technical reporting skills. * Familiarity with naval vessel environments and shipboard operations. ## Description * Install, remove, maintain, modify, troubleshoot, and repair voice and non-voice communication systems including intercoms, public address systems, alarm systems, and electronic and electromechanical telephone systems. * Install and maintain telecommunications cabling, computer networking systems, line drivers, terminal connectors, and associated communications equipment. * Run cables and wire to telephone sets, terminal connectors, lugs, pins, screws, and terminating equipment for voice and non-voice circuits. * Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment including PAC-STAR telephone systems, modems, patch panels, station carrier units, line couplers, speed dialers, voice recorders, telefax machines, and local wire and cable systems. * Utilize testing equipment including voltmeters, ohmmeters, continuity testers, handsets, breakout boxes, decibel meters, optical time domain reflectometers, and computer diagnostic equipment. * Analyze and restore faulty voice and non-voice circuits supporting computers, data systems, and alarm circuits. * Provide technical assistance to entry-level computer operators, programmers, systems analysts, and subject matter specialists in resolving communications and equipment issues. * Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair fire and flooding alarm systems. * Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair CATV systems and LAN equipment. * Troubleshoot and repair X09/X10 door locks and KABA Simplex locking systems. * Resolve difficult computer operating issues involving unusual equipment connections, channel configurations, and processing requirements. * Receive work assignments through service tickets, work orders, or project assignments and independently determine work sequences, tools, and materials required. * Follow layout sheets, craft plans, floor plans, circuit schematics, technical descriptions, and manufacturer guidance. * Additional tasks and duties may be assigned. ## Related Videos - [WebAssembly Revolution: Elevating JavaScript's Reach and Performance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1149-webassembly-revolution-elevating-javascript-s-reach-and-performance) - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Closing Keynote by Joel Spolsky](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/615-closing-keynote-by-joel-spolsky) - [The Data Mesh as the end of the Datalake as we know it](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/156-the-data-mesh-as-the-end-of-the-datalake-as-we-know-it) - [Go's Concurrency and Parallelism Inside Containers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100058-go-s-concurrency-and-parallelism-inside-containers) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) ## Related Articles - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025) - [Basic And Advanced Networking in Dart and Flutter](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/112-basic-and-advanced-networking-in-dart-and-flutter) - [How to Write a CV and Interview if You Don't Fully Qualify For The Job](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/183-how-to-write-a-cv-and-interview-if-you-don-t-fully-qualify-for-the-job) - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Tips on mastering remote job interviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/23-tips-on-mastering-remote-job-interviews)