PTV BROADCAST MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS ENGINEER

IdahoPTV; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Idaho Public Television, a PBS member station, seeks a Broadcast Maintenance Operations Engineer in Boise. The role covers studio and transmitter upkeep, automation systems, and live event support, with on-call responsibilities and statewide reliability obligations.

The candidate will install, troubleshoot, and maintain broadcast equipment, ensure FCC/PBS standards, and document all work. A strong electronics background and state-specific compliance knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of electronic theory and FCC rules in a broadcast facility.
• At least 45 college units in electronics or 700 hours of formal electronics training with 2+ years of relevant work.
• Experience maintaining studio, transmitter, post-production and master control equipment; configuring network gear.

Responsibilities

• Install, diagnose, repair, and service studio and transmitter equipment and related devices.
• Configure PCs and network gear across multiple VLANs per IT standards.
• Monitor transmission systems and ensure FCC and PBS compliance; document maintenance.
• Occasional travel to remote transmitter sites for repairs and inspections.
• Provide on-call 24/7 technical support with a 1-hour response time.

Skills

FCC rules

Electronics theory

Network basics

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in electronics

Tools

IP networking

Windows OS

Broadcast equipment

Job description

PTV BROADCAST MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS ENGINEER - 25935

USA:ID:Boise | Engineering | Full Time

28.00 USD per hour

Description

PTV BROADCAST MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS ENGINEER

Idaho Public Television (PTV) has an exciting and very rare opportunity for aPTV BROADCAST MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS ENGINEER

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About the Agency:

Idaho Public Television is a PBS member station and Idaho's only statewide educational broadcast network. We are a state agency under the Idaho State Board of Education. Our nonprofit arm, The Friends of Idaho Public Television, Inc., provides private support for our content and educational content efforts and allows us to produce award-winning long form documentaries, quality public affairs journalism, podcasts, and educational events. We harness the power of public media to encourage lifelong learning, connect our communities, and enrich the lives of all Idahoans. We Tell Idaho's Stories.

Summary:

To install, troubleshoot, repair, and operate professional broadcast studio, transmitter, and related analog and digital equipment, perform broad systems administration and technical support for both automation hardware and software and local area networks; perform related work.

Responsibilities:

Broadcast studio and transmitter equipment:

• Installs, diagnoses, troubleshoots, repairs, and services professional state-of-the-art TV studio and transmitter equipment, satellite receivers, and microwave transmitters and receivers.
• Installs and maintains hardware and software products related to automation, switching, encoding, and transmission.
• Configures PCs and network equipment across multiple VLANS's according to IT department standards.
• Uses various professional broadcast test equipment to monitor and evaluate equipment performance quality, compliance with FCC rules and regulations and PBS standards.
• Documents all maintenance and testing performed.
• Occasionally this position involves traveling to remote transmitter sites to assist in repairs and inspect transmitter and related high voltage equipment.

Equipment Operations:

• Operates and monitors transmission system automation, performs on-air control operations for live and pre-recorded studio events.
• Monitors video/audio levels and digital transport streams to ensure compliance with station technical standards and FCC regulations.
• Maintains program and operations logs to FCC requirements.

Remotes and productions:

• Installs equipment and sets up microwave link from studio to remote sites.
• Sets up and makes equipment adjustments to ensure quality remote productions.

On-Call Responsibilities:

• This role is included in a pre-scheduled on-call calendar rotation, providing 24/7 technical support (including weekends and state holidays) for statewide transmission with a required one-hour response time.

Remote & On-Site Support:

• While on call, this role is responsible for attempting remote troubleshooting via VPN or telephone; if the issue is not resolved within approximately 30 minutes, the individual is expected to report on-site to their designated station for further repair as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Good knowledge of: electronic theory; FCC rules and practices in a Broadcast facility.
• Typically gained by:At least forty-five (45) semester units of college level courses in electronics; OR, At least 700 hours of formal training in electronicsANDat least two years' full-time paid technical engineering work experience in television studio, transmitter, post production and master control operation.
• Experience in engineering and maintaining studio, transmitter, post-production and master control operation equipment; configuring network equipment.
• Typically gained by at least two years' experience working in a broadcast facility maintaining and repairing broadcast equipment.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs and be trained to climb up to 100 ft in height.
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Bachelor of Science degree in electronics or related field, or equivalent technical training course.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Be able to work with a team of technicians as well as solo when needed.
• Be able to work with and amongst other state agency employees in a professional manner, while also in a public facing environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of integrated IT systems and IP networking principles -Typically gained by at least 2 years' experience and/or formal training with IT certification (such as Society of Broadcast Engineers, CBNT, CBNE, OR CCNA).
• Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and practices in a Broadcast facility -Typically gained by at least two years' experience working in a broadcast facility applying rules towards operations and logging.
• Experience identifying, troubleshooting and resolving software, hardware and network issues. - Typically gained by at least 2 years of experience identifying, troubleshooting and resolving software, hardware and network issues.
• Knowledge of multiple operating systems such as Windows 7 and 10, Windows 2012 and 2016 Server.
• RF experience including VHF, UHF, and microwave antenna systems and amplifiers.
• SBE Broadcast TV Engineer Certification or an FCC General Class License.
• IT Certifications.

Supplemental Information:

This work involves lifting and carrying items weighing approximately 50 pounds and traveling alone to remote transmitter sites to repair and inspect transmitter and related high voltage equipment. Winter work is often under adverse weather conditions requiring operation of four-wheel drive vehicles and snowmobiles.

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The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discriminations against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact [phone] (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [e-mail] .

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.