Job Description
CHIEF ENGINEER
Function of Job
Under the direct supervision of the Director of WGNR, to install and maintain all radio equipment, to maintain the technical operation within all FCC rules and to maintain the building and grounds.
Job Characteristics and Responsibilities
Act as Chief Operator of WGNR, WFOF, WMBL, WHPL, and WIWC stations as defined by the FCC. This includes regular travel to each transmitter site for maintenance and repairs.
Monitor and maintain operation of all radio equipment with FCC rules and regulations. Maintain tower and lighting system according to FAA rules. Ascertain and record all measurements per legal requirements.
Review operator completed technical logs and program logs for accuracy and compliance with FCC rules. Direct operators to make corrections as necessary.
Maintain a copy of the current FCC rules and regulations.
Perform corrective maintenance to all radio equipment, "on call" emergency repairs and preventive maintenance schedules. Maintain inventory of spare parts. Install new equipment and design new circuits to meet desired objectives.
Coordinate building, internal systems, non-radio equipment, grounds and driveway maintenance and employ outside vendors as required.
Maintain the hardware for all computer systems. Maintain telephone system and act as liaison with service and hardware vendors.
Assist in the training of staff members and trainees related to technical issues.
Represent station at church and community events as assigned. Independently handle listener correspondence on technical questions. Answer phone when necessary and give authoritative information as assigned and provide counseling as required.
Participate on-air as assigned.
Perform related and special duties as assigned.
Interested Parties Contact:
Ray Hashley, Station Manager
WGNR 97.9 FM / AM 1470
Moody Broadcasting Network
1920 W. 53rd Street, Anderson IN 46013
765 642-2750 / 888-877-9467
765 642-4033 fax
www.wgnr.org
