Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Position Title: Maintenance Technician (Broadcast Television)

Department: Distribution Infrastructure and Operations

Corporate Area: Digital & Marketing

Status: Full-Time/Regular/Non-Exempt

Supervisor: Manager, NOC

Position Overview:

The Technician will provide technical support of various PBS systems located at the PBS Technology Center in Alexandria, Virginia on a Full-Time basis.

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.

• 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 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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rnyzbm-13-59-36-203-42 in your application.