Mississippi Public Broadcasting · 3 hours ago
Broadcast Network Technician I
Jackson, MS
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$37K/yr - $50K/yr
4+ years expMississippi Public Broadcasting is a trusted multimedia organization that educates, enlightens, and entertains Mississippians. They are seeking a Broadcast Network Technician to assist in the maintenance and upgrading of transmitter and microwave tower sites, primarily in the north-central region of Mississippi.
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Hiring Manager
MPB — Mississippi Public Broadcasting
Responsibilities
Assisting with and performing equipment upgrades
Assisting with the management of power generation equipment, electrical transfer, and voltage regulation equipment
Assisting with generator and electrical maintenance contracts, mechanics, support personnel, and fuel service vendors
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
Must attend equipment vendor training sessions and become familiar with all equipment at all microwave and DTV/FM transmitter locations
Will assist with special projects at the Central Office and all remote microwave and DTV/FM transmitter sites throughout the state
Be available after hours, during natural disasters, and emergencies to provide critical repair, restoration, and recovery support
Stay up to date on FCC Policy and Technical Operating Conditions for the MPB licenses they support
Advise on equipment and technology upgrades, take an active role in system designs and equipment installations, as well as building upgrades and renovations
Project Management and contractor supervisory skills are essential
A 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
Be physically capable of lifting 50lb, climbing ladders, and feel comfortable at heights
Qualification
Required
General knowledge of power generation equipment and UPS backup power systems
HVAC systems knowledge
General DTV and FM broadcast knowledge and experience
Assisting with and performing equipment upgrades
Assisting with the management of power generation equipment, electrical transfer, and voltage regulation equipment
Assisting with generator and electrical maintenance contracts, mechanics, support personnel, and fuel service vendors
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
Attending equipment vendor training sessions and becoming familiar with all equipment at all microwave and 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
Staying up to date on FCC Policy and Technical Operating Conditions for the MPB licenses they support
Advising on equipment and technology upgrades
Taking an active role in system designs and equipment installations, as well as building upgrades and renovations
Project Management and contractor supervisory skills
Practical knowledge and experience in Radio Frequency (RF) fundamentals, high voltage electrical, digital audio, and video electronics
Clean driving record and the ability to operate heavy pickup trucks off-road in four-wheel drive
Being physically capable of lifting 50lb, climbing ladders, and feeling comfortable at heights
Preferred
Completion of an apprenticeship program in the trade area or 4-6 years of on-the-job training in the trade area
A high school diploma and four (4) years of related experience, preferably in working with broadcasting equipment for television and radio
Company
Mississippi Public Broadcasting
Mississippi Public Broadcasting is a broadcasting and media production company.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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