Airport Building Technician - Aviation

Grade 17

General Statement of Duties

Performs structural and mechanical preventative maintenance and repair on Airport buildings; performs directly related work as required.

Examples of Essential Work

• Performs corrective and preventive maintenance on all structural and mechanical systems within airport facilities;
• Performs corrective and preventive maintenance on small equipment, irrigation systems, jetway bridges, commute-a-walks and related;
• Troubleshoots and replaces defective electrical and electronic equipment;
• Installs electric, computer and telephone cable;
• Troubleshoots, performs preventative maintenance and performs repairs on Building HVAC systems;
• Performs snow removal and de-icing operations during snow storms;
• Enforces Airport FAA safety and security regulations;
• Serves as a member of the Airport emergency response team;
• Lays out, assembles and installs suspended ceilings as needed;
• Works with master electrician on electrical service changes, generator tie-ins etc.;
• Installs new electrical outlets and light fixtures;
• Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions; and more.

Acceptable Experience and Training

• Graduation from High School or possession of GED; and
• Some experience in building maintenance and/or any of the skilled trades; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Required Special Qualifications

• Class B CDL; (Individuals may be hired without the CDL. However, those individuals must attain the Class B CDL within the first six months of employment)
• On call status.