Maintenance Technician

TelevisaUnivision Local Media Chicago has an opportunity for a Maintenance Technician.  This position participates in the installation, maintenance and repair of TV and Radio studio/transmitter equipment to maintain competitive signals in the market while complying with all FCC technical requirements. Responsibilities include maintaining telecommunications, computers, networking systems and integrating platforms for online content.

About You:

You are a motivated, enthusiastic self-starter who can work effectively in a team as well as independent.

Your Day-Day:

• Maintains station operation through preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Establishes and follows routine maintenance procedures and schedules for all broadcast equipment.
•  Works with Radio programming, TV news and Operations department to maintain broadcast equipment as needed.
•  Ensures station compliance with rules and regulations applicable to FCC, local, state, and federal, laws.
• Performs necessary measurements of equipment performance.
• Installs and performs maintenance on control consoles, audio routers, recording equipment, microphones, digital audio systems, transmitters, antennas, control systems, remote equipment, etc. Provides maintenance/support of computer networks and related systems.

You Have:

• Basic knowledge of applicable FCC rules and regulations
• Television automation experience
• Working knowledge of computer networking technology.
• Ability to troubleshoot broadcast equipment to the component level.
• Knowledge of high-power FM and TV transmitting facilities. 
• Familiarity with RCS-Zetta and Avid software/hardware products a plus.
• Knowledge of generators and UPS systems.
• Ability to read and interpret design documentation, including elevations, connection drawings and schematics.
• Associate Degree in Electronics, Communications, or equivalent combination of education, Military training in electronics/communications technology and work-related experience.
• Minimum 3 years Broadcast experience with TV/Radio Studio and transmission facilities.
• SBE Certification preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record required.
• Ability to lift or move up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb ladders and working on elevated surfaces (e.g. rooftops).
• Manual dexterity for soldering, use of hand tools and working on small components.
• Ability to be on-call to respond to studio and transmission systems failures at remote transmitting locations.
• Must be willing to work from office in Chicago, IL
• Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States

Compensation:

The annual base salary range for this position is $56,563.86 to $80,798.04. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including geographic location, skills, experience, and internal equity. Position is represented by NABET-CWA.

Our Benefits:

• TelevisaUnivision believes that a happy, well-balanced employee is what makes our culture thrive. We offer a wide selection of perks and benefits including PTO; tuition reimbursement; wellness and employee support programs; 401K; and life and other insurance plans. This is all in addition to our comprehensive and competitive health benefits package featuring medical, dental and vision coverage options. Position is represented by NABET-CWA

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TelevisaUnivision is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by law.