Standby Technician

Job Description

Standby Technician

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-d8eo2k-3-137-172-68-42 in your application.