Position: Television Studio Technician

Position Summary:

An employee in this class operates and maintains a wide variety of equipment used in television production programs for Prince George’s County Public Schools. Assists in the technical operation of all television systems. Works extensively with the instructional staff and students in the planning, staging and execution of performance productions; assists in the supervision of technical crews. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Principal.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains and operates a wide variety of equipment normally used in television production i.e., television cameras, time base correctors, character generators, special effects generators, on-line and off-line editing systems, etc.;
• Operates and maintains audio and video duplication equipment;
• Coordinates duplication and distribution of video and audio tape;
• Utilizes and maintains current videotape library;
• Coordinates operation of the “on-air” system, including minor maintenance of equipment and technical assistance in program preparation;
• Coordinates operation of field production equipment, including storage and routine maintenance of equipment;
• Assists as required in the set-up and teardown of set construction, studio lighting;
• Maintains production supplies, such as lamps for studio lights, blank video and audio tape stock, etc.; and
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Good knowledge of the methods and principles necessary to operate and maintain television equipment;
• Good knowledge of the properties and characteristics of television equipment;
• Ability to make adjustments necessary to obtain high quality sound and picture during taping and replay of tape;
• Ability to detect and remove or repair defective portions of videotapes;
• Skill in operation and maintenance of television machines and equipment;
• Technical aptitude; and
• Must be in good physical condition.

Education and/or Experience Requirements:

Some experience in electronics, maintenance and repair; graduation from a standard high school course, preferably supplemented by completion of a recognized apprenticeship in the trade; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge skills and abilities.

Certification:

None required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No direct supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

Additional Information:

None.