Maintenance Engineer - Part Time
78 Days Old
Responsibilities:
- Work in a deadline-oriented environment and handle multiple, simultaneous projects
- Work alone or with fellow employees implementing new equipment and systems
- Daily troubleshooting and user support of KTLA's air, production and news gathering operation
- Install and maintain computers to specifications as directed
- Attend to local users in both traditional office environments and real-time broadcast news environment. Be able to troubleshoot Windows workstations
- Troubleshoot problems in IT-based broadcast production and commercial playback automation systems. Work with system logs and work with vendors, software developers, corporate engineering, and end users to find and fix problems
Requirements:
- Must be versatile and can adapt to the diverse and changing hardware and software systems utilized at KTLA
- BS degree or equivalent certification in technical discipline, i.e., electrical, mechanical engineering or equivalent work experience. At least 3 years' job experience as a Maintenance Engineer.
- Knowledge of TCP/IP networking
- Knowledge of basic electronics, the electronic theory present in television broadcast equipment, and good troubleshooting skills
- Ability to efficiently complete assignments, independently determine and set priorities
- Knowledge of production and production automation system, switchers, audio boards, servers, studio cameras and robotics; master control automation systems; news gathering, microwave, satellite, and IP transmission/reception, field cameras, and NLE
- To install, test, and launch new gear and network equipment. Run, terminate network, video, audio, RF, and control cable as necessary. Update and correct drawings as necessary
- Maintain and repair station equipment as directed. To efficiently analyze, troubleshoot, and correct malfunctioning equipment and systems. Utilize test equipment, schematic diagrams, and station drawings.
- Update Management and fellow employees on progress/status of projects and any operational issues encountered.
- Must have computer, server, and network knowledge as it applies to broadcast operations
- Ability to effectively listen and communicate with operators, directors, producers, and other KTLA staff
- Knowledge and understanding of virtual/cloud environments.
- Strong IT skills, network setups, and troubleshooting.
- Desktop, server, and application support.
- Experience trouble shooting via sys logs.
- Experience/understanding for support of FAST channels and CTV enterprises.
- Ability to work with a wide range of personalities in a creative and technical environment and to consistently work well with others.
- Ability to stand for long periods (greater than 1 hour) and to frequently lift weights up to 50 lbs
Compensation - $56.93 per hour
KTLA will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
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- Location:
- Los Angeles
- Job Type:
- PartTime
