Employment Opportunities

Maintenance Technician

Classification: Regular, Full-Time, Non-Exempt, IBEW: Maintenance Technician
Department: Engineering
Reports to: Director of Engineering

Application Procedure: Send cover letter with resume to careers@kvie.org with Your Last Name Maintenance Tech in the subject line.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintain and repair broadcast television, production and information technology equipment, as well as RF, microwave and digital television transmission equipment.
• Participate in technical system specifications, design, installation and training.
• Keep abreast of current FCC rules, ATSC DTV specifications and PBS technical operating standards.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements in all technical system functions and operation.
• Coordinate priorities for maintenance and repair of technical equipment with Director of Engineering.
• Monitor equipment performance and adjust equipment to operate within nominal specifications.
• Respond to the operational & technical needs of other departments and address equipment malfunction reports in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Special Skills:

• Knowledge of the standard technical procedures involved and demonstrable skill in trouble-shooting, repairing and maintaining television broadcast, transmission, production and information technology equipment including but not limited to DTV transmitters, satellite, microwave, cameras, video tape machines, non-linear editing, server based, and IT centric equipment.
• Working knowledge of MS Windows, Mac OS, Linux, MS office. Experience with Autocad a plus.
• Understanding of and demonstrated skill using digital and analog video and audio waveforms, standards, and specifications.
• Must possess a firm grasp of MPEG2, AC3 audio, and other video and audio encoding, compression schemes and techniques.
• Understanding of ATSC digital broadcasting PSI and PSIP meta-data, its implementation and configuration
• Sound knowledge and demonstrable skill in configuring and maintaining computers, IT device communications, automation systems, remote control, LAN, fiber channel, SAN & NAS systems.
• Must understand the configuration and implementation of devices using SNMP for system control, event logging, and computer system management.
• Ability to work at a high level of productivity with minimal supervision both independently and as part of a team.

Education:

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical, Electronic or Information Technology or equivalent education and or experience.
• 5-years experience in television broadcast, production and IT network equipment maintenance.

 Special Conditions:

• Valid California Driver’s License and must maintain a driving record according to specifications set by KVIE’s insurance carriers. Proof of automobile liability insurance required.
• SBE Certification desirable.
• Available for night and weekend work as needed.

KVIE EEO Policy:  It is KVIE’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or age, in all personnel actions including recruitment, selection, placement, compensation, and the opportunity for advancement.