Maintenance Technician

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Position Overview:

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Perform periodic maintenance on broadcast video and transmission equipment.

• Troubleshoot, resolve, and escalate system issues as needed.

• Equipment installation and configuration.

• Monitor PBS discussion boards and respond/escalate as needed.

• Coordinate and monitor outside contractors working on technical equipment.

• Write, review and update maintenance SOP's.

• Perform fault isolation and maintain systems using evaluation and test equipment.

• Adjust and repair modules and system components to maintain system reliability at optimum levels.

• Utilize spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, power meters, signal generators, and audio- and video-switchers to perform job duties.

• Configure and operate PBS owned earth station equipment to access satellite transponders and to provide uplink and turn-around services at primary and emergency earth stations.

• Monitor satellite feeds to PBS member stations.

• Operate PBS transponder management systems to ensure proper satellite transponder loading and power balancing.

• Respond to customer problems relating to satellite interference and ground equipment failures.

• Maintain FCC master station logs for RF transmitters.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements for success:

• Minimum three to five years of prior experience in a broadcast or cable television environment.

• Must be competent in operations, troubleshooting, general repairs, calibration, and installation of state-of-the-art broadcast equipment including digital and analog signal monitoring, processing and distribution equipment.

• Knowledge of digital television, video, audio, control, automation, video servers, switchers, and other television equipment.

• Strong computers skills with a good understanding of IP based LAN, WAN and Internet- and cloud-based systems with extensive experience in configuration and troubleshooting of routers, switches and similar equipment. Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Ability to work independently on assignments and report back on progress.

• Excellent stress and crisis management skills - must be able to make informed and appropriate decisions under pressure.

• Strong interpersonal and communications skills - must be able to work comfortably in highly diverse, cross-departmental teams and interact effectively with member station representatives.

• Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or other high-end drafting software.

• Perform "hands on" work such as pulling cables, installing equipment, and related activities.

• This position requires standing, and the ability to lift physical equipment.

• This Is a union position, is shift based and may require evening, overnight, and weekend work.

PBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with the EEOC and the Commonwealth of Virginia.