Educational Television Engineer

University of California; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance fully paid for employees and

Vacation and sick leave

25 paid holidays

CalPERS enrollment

Life insurance

Job summary

Palomar College is seeking an Educational Television Engineer to operate, maintain, and repair a wide range of broadcast television equipment. The role includes calibration, IT network coordination, and supporting faculty and students in production environments.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a structured 40-hour week. The successful candidate will have four years of relevant experience and an associate's degree in electronic engineering or a related field, with

Qualifications

• Four years of experience operating, maintaining and/or repairing broadcast television equipment.
• Knowledge of broadcast engineering concepts and FCC regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot and calibrate broadcast television equipment.
• Provide engineering support to staff and students in the operation of broadcast TV equipment.
• Design, install and test broadcast equipment and related IT networks as needed.
• Maintain equipment records and assist in equipment upgrades.

Skills

Broadcast engineering

Technical troubleshooting

Education

Associate's degree in electronic engineering or related field

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The hiring committee will determine if interviews will be conducted in person at the College or via Zoom. Travel expenses are not reimbursed by the College. If a second-level interview is required, second-level travel reimbursement is only available for eligible candidates. HR will notify those who are eligible when second-level interviews are scheduled.

Position Information

Position Title

Educational Television Engineer

Department

Educational Television

Primary Location

• Palomar College believes a healthy work-life balance can improve the physical, emotional, and mental health of our employees. In support of this belief, the District offers the opportunity to work remotely for certain positions, depending on the operational needs of the District and the provisions of the Remote Work Policy. Probationary employees are not eligible to work remotely unless approved by the Assistant Superintendent/Vice President, Human Resource Services. No employee is guaranteed the right to work remotely. No employee shall be authorized to work remotely 100% of the time unless approved by the Assistant Superintendent/Vice President, Human Resource Services.
• Palomar has multiple campus locations (San Marcos, Escondido, Rancho Bernardo and Fallbrook); training may occur at any of these locations and the work location is subject to change depending on future department needs.
• Potential future vacancies may include other District departments, locations, and/or work schedules (i.e. days, evenings or nights).

Full or Part Time

Full or Part Time

Full-Time

Category

Classified

Hours per week

40

Number of Months

12 month

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Grade

25

• $5,592.08 [step 1] – $6,797.39 [step 5]. Step placement may be negotiable within this range dependent upon education and experience.
• If you are a current employee who applies via the external recruitment process and is selected for a promotion, step placement on the new grade will be in accordance with the applicable District agreement/handbook.

Salary/Wage Frequency

Monthly

In addition to a competitive compensation structure, Palomar College also offers an extremely generous benefits package.

• Insurance fully paid for employees and their eligible dependents: four medical plans, dental HMO , and the vision plan (additional plans are available that require employee buy up/monthly contribution)
• Vacation, sick leave and 25 paid holidays
• $80,000 employee term life/accident insurance policy (additional buy up options available)
• Employee long-term care insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan ( EAP ) – Confidential free counseling, financial, legal, personal and professional development resources for all members of your household
• Additional buy up options available for other voluntary insurance benefits
• Enrollment in CalPERS (California Public Employees Retirement System)

The estimated maximum value of this employer-paid benefits package is approximately $31,245.84 annually.

Primary Function

Operates, maintains, troubleshoots, repairs and calibrates a wide variety of electronic and computer-related broadcast television equipment; designs television systems and provides technical support to faculty, staff and students in the operation of broadcast television equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

To be eligible for this position, you must meet and provide evidence of the following minimum qualifications:

• Experience: Four years of experience operating, maintaining and/or repairing broadcast television equipment.
• Note: For work experience, a “year” is defined as equivalent to 40 hours per week for 12 months.

AND

• Education: Equivalent to an associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in electronic engineering, computer technology, broadcast engineering or a related field.

Only coursework completed at, and degrees awarded by, accredited institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education will be considered as satisfying the minimum qualifications. Coursework and degrees that are completed outside of the United States are required to have transcripts evaluated (evaluation to U.S. equivalency and a course by course analysis) by an appropriate U.S. credentials evaluation service. For a list of credentials evaluation agencies accepted by Palomar College, visit the National Association of Credentials Evaluation Services ( NACES ) website at https://naces.org/ , or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ) website at http://aice-eval.org/ .

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility and Antiracism (DEIAA) Statement

Palomar College is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and antiracism ( DEIAA ). We are dedicated to empowering students to succeed and are guided by our core values; some of which are the following:

• Access – We make education possible for everyone.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – We recognize and respect diversity, seek to foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, and strive to address inequities.

All positions require cultural competency which includes the sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff.

Preferred Qualifications

N/A

Licenses and/or Certificates

Possession of an appropriate, valid California driver’s license by time of appointment.

Supervision Received and Exercised

Supervision Received From: Manager, Arts and Media Operations
Supervision Given: Direction and Guidance

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions: Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Analyzes, repairs and maintains production, post-production and broadcast television equipment, including digital and computer electronics that regulate the signal strength, clarity and ranges of sounds and colors for television broadcasts; calibrates and utilizes a variety of precise electronic testing equipment; integrates and maintains broadcast network and video distribution facilities; in coordination with the Information Services department, maintains the ETV station’s IT networks, servers, storage systems, and broadcast automation systems.
• Provides engineering support to staff, faculty and students in the technical operation of broadcast television equipment for production, post-production and master control equipment including digital television equipment; provides production engineering on remote productions.
• Designs, assembles, installs, modifies, relocates and tests broadcast equipment to maintain circuitry of electronic components utilizing engineering instructions and technical manuals; installs computer-based software, hardware or peripheral equipment related to post-production and broadcast television; uses diagnostic methodologies to troubleshoot problems and makes appropriate repairs; installs, configures, and maintains broadcast equipment including cameras, video switchers, audio consoles, routers, servers, and editing systems.
• Performs systems-level analysis and design for television systems; advises department management of appropriate equipment upgrades or additions; prepares equipment specifications and coordinates purchases through established procedures.
• Maintains a variety of files and documents including equipment records, warranties, service and repair records, media request records, purchases, vendor contact information for the purpose of providing an up‑to‑date reference and audit trail; prepares documents and reports.
• Maintains current technical expertise in broadcast television and news media, including Federal Communications Commission ( FCC ) regulations pertaining to Educational Broadband Services ( EBS ) and cable broadcast standards and technical operations.
• Serves as the audio operator for both studio and remote productions.
• Trains and provides guidance to faculty, staff and students in the operations of facility systems and applications.
• Works with Facilities staff to resolve any facility‑related technical issues.
• Assists in the production of instructional videos as needed.

Marginal Functions:

• Operates District vehicles to drive to remote production sites as required.
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, methods and trends in broadcast television equipment maintenance and repair including digital electronics as applied to broadcast engineering.
• Broadcast-related computer repair, Internet Protocol (IP) networking and software installation.
• General principles and theories of broadcasting.
• Electronic specifications, design and equipment installation.
• Methods, techniques and test equipment used in the maintenance, repair and operation of broadcast equipment.
• FCC rules and regulations pertaining to EBS and cable broadcast standards.
• Networking, servers, and broadcasting automation systems.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety principles relative to assigned areas of responsibility.
• Practices and procedures of recordkeeping.
• Modern office procedures, methods and equipment including computers.
• Business mathematics.
• Pertinent federal, state and local codes, laws and regulations.

Skill in:

• Troubleshooting, maintaining, designing and repairing defects in a wide variety of television broadcasting equipment.
• Operating a variety of television broadcasting and repair equipment and tools in a safe and effective manner.
• Designing, assembling and installing new television broadcasting equipment.
• Training others in the use and care of television equipment and supplies.
• Maintaining accurate records and inventories.
• Operating vehicles in a safe and effective manner.
• Working independently in the absence of supervision.
• Understanding and following oral and written instructions.
• Operating standard office equipment including computers and using business-related software.
• Communicating clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Maintaining sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, age, cultural, physical or mental disability, medical condition, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, nationality, race and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of work.

Working Conditions

Environmental Conditions: The incumbent works under office and studio conditions, and the noise level is usually quiet to moderate; interacts with students, faculty and staff, and must work with electrical equipment with the risk of electrical shock; and is exposed to inclement weather conditions.
Physical Conditions: Essential and marginal functions may require physical fitness requirements necessary to perform the job functions with or without accommodation, such as the ability to walk, stand or sit for prolonged periods and use computer keyboards and broadcasting equipment; possesses near visual acuity and the ability to differentiate operating equipment sounds. Occasionally operates a District vehicle.

Terms of Employment

• The person selected for hire will be required to complete the following pre‑employment requirements: live scan/fingerprinting, official transcript(s), and TB risk assessment. Other pre‑employment requirements may be required depending on the position (i.e. certifications or licenses; see applicable job posting section for details). Successful completion of all pre‑employment requirements is mandatory to be eligible for employment. These requirements are in accordance with the following Administrative Procedures and Board Policies: AP 7120 , AP 7125 , AP 7126 , AP 7127 , AP 7330 , BP 7330 , AP 7336 , AP 7337 , and BP 7335 .
• Full-time, 40 hours per week, 12 months per year.
• This position also carries a probationary period of six months from the date of hire.

Open Date

06/22/2026

Close Date

09/07/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Posting Number

P1058P

Supplemental Questions

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  (Open Ended Question)

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