MPT Transmitter Maintenance Engineer

About the job

Introduction

Maryland Public Television, commonly known as MPT, is a public television network that broadcasts throughout the entire state of Maryland and the District of Columbia and into parts of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. MPT is Maryland's only statewide broadcaster. Headquartered in Owings Mills, MPT is a member of the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) and is a producer of both locally and nationally distributed TV programs and digital content.\r\n\r\n�\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

11767 Owings Mills Blvd.�\r\nOwing Mills, MD 21117\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

Working under the supervision of the Chief Engineer for the Transmission & Distribution Engineering\r\nUnit, based out of Owings Mills, MD, the Transmitter Maintenance Engineer will ensure the proper\r\noperation, maintenance, and repair of all facilities and equipment related to the distribution and\r\ntransmission of MPT's broadcast signals, including: high power UHF DTV transmitters and related\r\nbroadcast equipment; 480V 3-phase power; HVAC systems; diesel generators; and CCTV camera\r\nsystems. In support of this, frequent travel to MPT's seven transmitter/tower sites and related\r\nmicrowave sites, distributed across the state of Maryland, is required.

POSITION DUTIES

�\r\nMaintain On-Air Operations:\r\nUtilize technical skills to troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate broadcast equipment,\r\nminimizing downtime and ensuring seamless broadcasting.\r\n�\r\nElectronics Repair: Demonstrate\r\nproficiency in reading schematics, troubleshooting, and repairing\r\ncircuit boards down to the component level.\r\n�\r\nEquipment Installation:\r\nInstall, test, and configure broadcast systems, including component\r\nintegration and wiring within equipment racks.\r\n�\r\nPreventive Maintenance: Perform\r\nregular maintenance and cleaning to ensure equipment compliance with MPT\r\nand FCC regulations.\r\n�\r\nNetwork Configuration:\r\nConfigure and troubleshoot microwave, fiber-optic, and TCP/IP networks,\r\nas well as Windows and Linux-based systems and software.\r\n�\r\nEffective Communication:\r\nInteract professionally and efficiently with contractors, vendors,\r\ntower tenants, equipment manufacturers, and MPT staff.\r\n�\r\nFacility Upkeep: Contribute to\r\nthe maintenance and cleanliness of MPT tower sites, including\r\nbuilding, facility, janitorial, and grounds-keeping tasks.\r\n\r\n\r\n�\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

\r\nAssociate’s Degree in\r\nElectronics or Computer Science, or an equivalent combination of related course\r\nwork and experience, and at\r\nleast two years of experience in a television broadcast environment or\r\nrelated field.�\r\n�\r\nNote: Experience may be\r\nsubstituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education\r\nonly. For education obtained\r\noutside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as\r\ndetermined by a foreign\r\ncredential evaluation service must accompany the application.\r\nResumes will NOT be accepted in\r\nlieu of completing the online or paper application.\r\n\r\n\r\n�\r\n\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

\r\nFederal Communications\r\nCommission (FCC) General Radiotelephone Operator License or Society of\r\n\r\n\r\nBroadcast Engineers (SBE)\r\ncertification preferred.\r\n\r\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

\r\nEmployees in this\r\nclassification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor\r\nvehicle.\r\nEmployees assigned such duties\r\nwill be required to possess a motor vehicle operators license, valid in\r\n\r\n\r\nthe State of Maryland.\r\n\r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

\r\nTransmitter Maintenance\r\nEngineer must maintain 24/7 on-call availability status and may be required to\r\nwork a flexible schedule\r\nincluding nights, weekends, and holidays. Work may occur outdoors in\r\nunfavorable weather conditions.\r\nApplicant should be able to lift equipment up to, but no more than, 50\r\nlbs. Applicant must be able to\r\nclimb ladders to work on transmission line, lighting, building rooftop\r\nequipment, and to install\r\nequipment in 7-foot racks.\r\n\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.�We will not consider information submitted after this date.�Successful candidates will be placed on the�eligible (employment) list for at least one year.�\r\n\r\n\r\nFor education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.\r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n�\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online applications are�Strongly�recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online,�the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to Maryland Public Television – HR, 11767 Owings Mills Blvd., Owings Mills, MD 21117.�Paper application materials must be received by the closing date for the recruitment.� No postmarks will be accepted.�\r\nIf additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.� If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information�to 410-581-4382.�Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.\r\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Aaron Clark at 410-581-4115 or Aaron.Clark1@MPT.org\r\nIf you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or�Application.Help@maryland.gov.�\r\nAppropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r\n