Tower & Maintenance Technician

About the Opportunity
The Tower & Maintenance Technician ensures the transmission of PBS NC broadcast signals, the integrity of broadcast equipment as related to the position and the overall condition of the 50 service sites. This position provides building and tower construction, remodeling, and maintenance of PBS NC's Transmission sites. This includes inspections and necessary maintenance on the tower structures, buildings, access roads, and grounds. The operation of equipment and climbing towers up to 2000 feet to perform job functions is a required skill of this position.

UNC System employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

About PBS North Carolina
At PBS North Carolina, our mission is to provide
transformational experiences and trusted content to educate, inform, entertain
and inspire the people of North Carolina. Providing free content across our
four channels (PBS NC, The Explorer Channel, Rootle - PBS Kids, and The North
Carolina Channel) to more than 13.6 million households, PBS North Carolina
serves the third largest public media market in the country. Beyond the screen,
PBS North Carolina provides education services, teacher trainings, and hands-on
community involvement across the state of North Carolina. For more information,
visit pbsnc.org and join the conversation by connecting with us at
Facebook.com/MyPBSNC, Twitter.com/mypbsnc, and Instagram.com/mypbsnc.

About the Team
PBS North Carolina's Technology Division is responsible for
the operations and maintenance of the statewide broadcast network in addition
to studio production infrastructure, information technology, and facilities.

Minimum Education, Experience, and Skills
High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Some positions may require special licenses or certification. Optional Guidelines: Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the area of assignment may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Required Competencies
Ability to operate equipment and climb towers up to 2000 feet in height; North Carolina Driver's License

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills
Industrial maintenance experience.
Tower experience

Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Ability to operate heavy equipment and climb towers up to 2000
Position is statewide with primary area of responsibility in the
western half of North Carolina.
Hours worked: 7am - 530pm, M-Th, Weekly overnight travel is
routinely required.
Work Schedule M- Th. Some after hours and weekend work
required.
Position drives approx. 800 miles per week

• Classification: Facility Maint Tech - MechTrd
• Position Competency Level: Advanced
• Position Number: G0002350
• Employment Type: SHRA
• Appointment Type: Permanent
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
• Recruitment Salary Range: $63,447 - $66,447
• Location: Western NC
• Posting Open Date: 4/28/2026
• Posting Close Date: 5/21/2026 7:00 p.m. EST

Equal Employment Opportunity and Other Information
The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum) is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

To claim veteran's preference, all eligible persons must indicate their eligibility as requested on the application. A DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, may be required later in the selection process.

The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum) participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Human Resources Contact Information
Applicants needing assistance with the application process are asked to contact: recruiter@northcarolina.edu.