Maintenance Technician

WCCO-TV in Minneapolis/St. Paul is seeking a Maintenance Technician.

Overview and Responsibilities

This role maintains, repairs and installs all technical equipment.

  • Installs, maintains and helps detail all technical facilities, equipment and related software.

  • This includes but is not limited to: satellite, microwave, fiber optic and MPEG 2/4 transport, UHF and VHF ATSC digital transmission systems, studio and operations automation systems, control room and routing switchers, IT systems and networks, file based media systems and facility HVAC, electrical and security systems.

  • The Engineer must interface closely with technology users to identify, trouble shoot and accurately resolve problems.

  • Candidate must be able to optimally multi-task and access priorities in a fast-paced winning team culture!

  • Candidate is required to join IBEW Local 292 Union.

Basic Qualifications

  • Two-year degree or higher, or certificate in Electronics, Engineering, IT or equivalent electronics

  • Must have a valid Driver’s License

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in television broadcast and television equipment maintenance and repair

  • A proven “hands on” maintenance background is required

  • Proven ability to assist and/or lead engineering projects as assigned, including implementation of new technologies

Additional Qualifications

  • IT training and experience strongly preferred

  • SBE certification is a plus

  • Results-driven, innovative and demonstrate leadership

  • Must understand and abide by EHS safety rules and procedures that pertain to related job functions

  • Ability to lift 50 pounds and push 75 pounds

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WCCO-TV is an equal opportunity employer.