Maintenance Engineer
Cox Media Group
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Seattle • Washington • United States
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Salary
💰 $32 - $40 per hour
About the role
- The KIRO-TV Maintenance Technician candidate will be involved in the installation, troubleshooting and support of the infrastructure and systems within the broadcast facility.
- This role will also supplement Master Control operations.
- Installation, configuration and maintenance of critical on-air video, audio, signal processing and transmission systems.
- Troubleshoot and repair a variety of TV broadcast and production equipment
- Provide operational support for end-users; respond to help desk tickets and calls
- Interface with third party vendors and support technicians
- Lead, execute, and complete projects as directed by management
- Cable installation and termination
- Part time and fill-in Master Control operations
- All other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Have a minimum of 2 years of experience in broadcasting or technically adjacent field.
- Possess strong engineering, IT/networking, and troubleshooting skills.
- Able to reimage or build up servers and desktop computers at the OS level.
- Experience with RF equipment such as broadcast transmitters and microwave equipment.
- Demonstrate excellence in documentation and system drawing.
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
- Self-starter and able to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment, working both independently and as a part of a team.
- Project oriented, organized and able to list previously executed projects from concept to completion.
- Demonstrate the ability to pivot and manage changing priorities and tight deadlines.
- Be willing to expand knowledge of emerging broadcast industry concepts/technologies.
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance available to the employee and employee’s family (i.e. child, spouse, domestic partner).
- Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare and dependent care) and Health Savings Accounts
- Short-term and long-term disability and life insurance (supplemental and accidental, death, and dismemberment)
- Participation in CMG’s 401(k) plan with generous company match and both pre-tax and Roth options
- Full-time hourly employees are eligible to earn up to 176 hours of PTO inclusive of paid sick and safe time under applicable law
- Part-time employees will receive one hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked
- Up to eight (8) paid holidays & two (2) floating holidays throughout calendar year 2026
- Up to two (2) weeks of paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- All other benefits required by applicable law
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
installationtroubleshootingsupportconfigurationmaintenancecable installationsignal processingRF equipmentserver reimagingdesktop computer build
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillscommunication skillsself-starterorganizational skillsproject managementability to pivotteamworkindependenceadaptabilityattention to detail
Certifications
valid driver's license