WGHP/FOX is recruiting for a skilled maintenance technician to join our team.  This is an excellent entry level engineering opportunity. 

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent education.  Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including overtime and varied hours, holidays and weekends as required.  Must be prepared to occasionally work outside in adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow and extreme heat or cold. Must be able to lift and carry fifty (50) pounds (using hand truck or pushcart) and with hands lift and carry equipment, traverse walking distances, stairs and rough terrain to complete essential job functions

Travel as required to remote production site, translator and transmitter sites.

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The essential functions of this position are:

• Will assist in installation, maintaining and repair of broadcast equipment, systems and installations, including but not limited to routing and switching systems, studio equipment, receivers and links, edit systems, live vehicles, RF and ENG/SNG equipment.
• Ideal candidate should have the ability to understand various broadcast systems functionality as the whole and to the device level of same broadcast systems.
• Work effectively and courteously with other departments to solve equipment and operational problems.
• Provide documentation, as required. Documentation may include, but is not limited to, technical drawings, databases, repair logs and procedures.
• Required to ensure timely repair of equipment.
• Regularly set up, adjust, assemble, control, test and operate station equipment to meet engineering department requirements.
• Required to keep skill sets and knowledge current in existing and emerging technologies.
• Must be proficient with word processing software and job specific software such as databases, terminal and control programs. Good computer skills are a must.
• An understanding of computer networking, cabling, software installation and repair
• Attend and participate in department meetings, safety meetings and training.
• Must be able to lift equipment weighing 50 pounds.
• Regularly receives and gives information and instruction via telephone and e-mail to station personnel or outside vendors.

Any other duties as may be assigned by the Manager of Engineering or VP/Director of Technology.