Broadcast Technician II

Broadcast Trades Technician II

Mississippi Public Broadcasting is seeking a Broadcast Trades Technician II for the agency's Transmission Division to assist in the maintenance and upgrading of transmitter and microwave tower sites. The ideal candidate must possess radio frequency (RF) maintenance experience with broadcast television and FM radio transmission equipment. MPB will also consider candidates with equivalent high power RF experience such as military, maritime, or amateur radio operators. The candidate must have a general knowledge of power generation equipment and UPS back up power systems, HVAC systems as well as general electronics and computer networking knowledge and experience. Must have a passion for a career in technology maintenance and support.
Responsibilities:
Assisting with and performing equipment upgrades.
Assisting with the management of power generation equipment, electrical transfer, and voltage regulation equipment.
Assisting with yard maintenance at all tower sites, assisting with contracts for fence line and guy alley brush cutting and timber clearing, maintaining road and site accessibility, fences and property security.
Performing, or assisting with, the maintenance of UPS power supplies, HVAC systems at the microwave sites and assist at the main transmitter sites.
Attending equipment vendor training sessions and becoming familiar with all equipment at all microwave sites and assist with DTV/FM transmitter locations.
Assisting with special projects at the Central Office and all remote microwave and DTV/FM transmitter sites throughout the state.
Being available after hours, during natural disasters, and emergencies to provide critical repair, restoration, and recovery support.
Practical knowledge and experience in Radio Frequency (RF) fundamentals, high voltage electrical, digital audio and video electronics is required.
Knowledge of IT, switches, and wide area networks would be beneficial.
Clean driving record and the ability to operate heavy pickup trucks off road in four-wheel drive. Have competency driving box trucks up to 30ft in length with a stick shift.
Be physically capable of lifting 50lb, climb ladders, and feel comfortable at heights.
Have good, clean, cabling, and installation skills. Be familiar with the assembly of network, audio, and video cables. Know how to rack mount equipment, read assembly and wiring diagrams.
What you'll need to be successful:
The ability to work independently to assist with the maintenance of microwave and transmission tower sites. The willingness to travel to various sites to maintain equipment. The ability to serve as a back-up for other Broadcast Network Technicians. Be part of a regular on-call roster and provide monitoring support after hours. Gain a knowledge of FCC rules and regulations related to the technical operating conditions of broadcast licenses.
Preferred Qualifications:
Typically requires a High School Diploma and 4-6 years of on-the-job training in the trade area, which would include directly related work with broadcasting equipment for television and radio.