Maintenance Technician – Saint Marys, PA

Zito Media; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

Zito Media is seeking a Maintenance Technician for full-time work in Saint Marys, PA. This role involves performing routine and preventative maintenance on CATV systems to ensure performance standards are met. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in the cable TV industry and a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities include identifying faults, performing repairs, and conducting signal maintenance. The position requires climbing and working at heights, and the ability to lift heavy equipment. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 5 years CATV experience or related work history in the cable TV industry.
• Valid driver's license with an excellent driving record.
• Full knowledge and capability of driving a bucket truck.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventative maintenance on CATV feeder/distribution systems.
• Identify and correct faults in the signal systems.
• Perform emergency restoration of signal outages.

Skills

Signal level meter

Volt-ohm meter

Cable locator

Egress monitoring devices

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Bucket truck

Ladders

Standard tools of the trade

Job description

Maintenance Technician – Saint Marys, PA

Zito Media has a full-time opening for an experienced cable system Broadband Maintenance Technician to perform routine and preventative maintenance on CATV feeder/distribution and trunk systems in order to maintain system performance standards. Maintenance and repair of cable system, up to the headend. This position also supports the Service Technicians on a regular basis.

Qualifications

• 5 years CATV experience or related work history in the cable TV industry.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license with an excellent driving record.

Job Responsibilities

• Identify faults within the subscriber drop, feeder/distribution and trunk systems to ensure proper signal level, picture quality and compliance with all local, state, federal and Zito Media requirements and standards.
• Correct these faults by adjusting, repairing or replacing passive or active components.
• Perform signal egress/ingress detection; sweep alignment; installations; troubleshooting; test point measurements; system balance and preliminary proofs.
• Perform emergency restoration of signal outages in the feeder/distribution and trunk systems.
• Complete work assignments generated through subscriber service requests and technician follow-up requests, including unresolved technician work orders.
• Audit the system and terminate unauthorized connections.
• Activate new plant and perform preliminary proof.
• Perform other related duties and tasks as assigned or as become evident.
• Travel to other states when required (to cover absences in other areas if needed).

Skills Required

• Understanding of and ability to use signal level meter, volt‑ohm meter, cable locator, egress monitoring devices, AC clamp meter, television test set, spectrum analyzer, basic time domain reflectometer, system maps, sweep gear.
• Apply technical expertise to a variety of situations, evaluate problems and implement the best solution.
• Communicate effectively with customers concerning reception problems and services.
• Work under minimal supervision, within broad guidelines of procedures and goals.
• Maintain a professional attitude and appearance at all times.

Special Requirements

• Active driver’s license is required.
• Full knowledge and capability of driving a bucket truck.
• Reach, push, pull, hold, grasp and perform fine manipulation on cable and electronic equipment.
• Ability to climb poles and ladders daily.
• Carry, set‑up and extend ladders weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Confidence working in/on buckets, ladders and utility poles at heights of up to 40 feet.
• Ability to periodically lift up to 100 pounds.
• Use standard tools of the trade (screwdrivers, wrenches, drills, strippers, crimpers, hammers, etc.) to route cable, connect cable and install electronic equipment.
• Able to work a variety of schedules in order to provide needed coverage, for both normal duty and on‑call duty.
• Work indoors and outdoors in all types of weather.
• Sufficient visual and aural acuity to operate a variety of standard test and measurement equipment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, and discounted services for employees who reside within the Zito coverage areas.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Zito Media is an equal opportunity employer which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age or sex. The company encourages job applications from minority and female candidates.