Maintenance Technician

CBS network-owned and operated local station is looking for a motivated individual to work in a team environment to realize multiple ongoing technical projects, assist in maintaining the technical facilities at our studios in downtown San Francisco as well as our transmitters at Sutro Tower and remote ENG locations. Applicants should have at least two (2) years of direct, hands‑on experience in television broadcast, production and IT network equipment integration and maintenance. Responsibilities Local Union represented Broadcast Engineers take direction from the Engineering Management Team to implement a variety of capital projects, as well as maintain and resolve issues with equipment throughout the studio plant and remote RF sites. The position requires an engineer with a positive demeanor and the ability to react well to changing conditions that are present in a 24/7/365 broadcast facility. Experience installing, configuring and fixing studio equipment from a range of manufacturers (e.g. Sony, Grass Valley, Pesa, Evertz, Calrec, Ross, Dell and others) is helpful and applicants references to specific major broadcast systems should be provided. Qualifications Must have a valid driver's license and be able to travel, bend, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, and/or step stools to maintain equipment. Computer proficiency in MS Windows including MS Office, Outlook and Visio. Solid understanding of IP networking, file system infrastructure, software installation/update practices, and experience using FTP, telnet, and terminal applications with serial interfaces. Basic knowledge of navigating Mac OS X including application installation, file system basics, and network configuration. Solid grasp of RF fundamentals: 2‑way, cellular, point‑to‑point microwave and wireless networking systems. Proficient in handling test equipment: spectrum analyzers, bitstream analyzers, oscilloscopes, and digital multi‑meters. Cable fabrication and termination experience. Experience with ENG vehicle maintenance: hydraulic masts, D‑TEC II safety systems, generators, DC power systems, and general automotive maintenance. Understanding of SD/HD digital video, signal routing, and processing equipment. Experience with satellite downlinks and configuring digital IRDs. Understanding of the major digital video file formats, their chief characteristics, common format containers, and metadata usage. Fluent understanding and the ability to read wiring diagrams, flowcharts, and schematics. Preferred Qualifications Solid understanding and experience working with high‑power RF television transmitters. Vendor transmitter training is a plus. CAD drawing and editing experience with AutoCAD and/or Visio. Single and multi‑mode fiber optic cable splicing and terminating experience. In‑depth knowledge of broadcast standards and PSIP fundamentals. Direct experience working with Harmonic encoders. Direct experience working on Gates ULXTE & Diamond digital transmitters. Experience configuring workflows in Telestream Vantage. Experience working in MS‑DOS, Unix, and Linux command‑line and GUI‑based systems. Benefits Hiring Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement. Equal Employment Opportunity Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io or by sending an email to View email address on click.appcast.io. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. #J-18808-Ljbffr