Job Details
Standby Technician
Summary
The Technician will provide technical support of various PBS systems located at the PBS Technology Center in Alexandria, Virginia on a Full-Time basis. Perform periodic maintenance on broadcast video and transmission equipment.
Category
Technician
Location
Virginia
Time Period
Unknown
Posted Date
Mar 20, 2024
Start Date
N/A
End Date
N/A
Job Description
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.
Job Type
Part Time
Temporary
Weekly Limit
N/A
Shift
Day, Evening, Overnight
Attached Files
N/A