Airport Maintenance Technician

Description

• #1 Airport in North America and Indiana Chamber's Best Places to Work!
• Paid Childcare Reimbursements up to $10k/year, per child.
• Paid Tuition Assistance up to $5,250/year
• Generous Medical, Dental, Vision and RX
• Free Healthcare through Marathon Health
• Pet Insurance
• Up to 5% Match Retirement Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off Programs & MORE

SHIFT AVAILABILITY

• Sun-Thurs or Tues-Sat - 12am-8:30am

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Airport Maintenance Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, repair, and continuous operation of all equipment on airport property which is powered by electricity including but not limited to all airfield electrical and electronic systems, radios, loading bridges, baggage conveyor systems, HVAC systems, building electrical and electronic systems, security gates, and parking garage revenue systems, and Airport security systems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform airfield lighting repairs at all 6 Airport Authority owned facilities.
• Conduct service, inspections, and repairs of all electrical systems. Test automatic transfer and emergency power systems.
• Troubleshoot, repair or replace electronic and electrical systems using schematics, blueprints, and electrical test equipment.
• Troubleshoot, repair or replace fiber optic systems.
• Conduct the preventive maintenance program for all electric , electrical mechanical, and HVAC equipment, including cleaning, adjusting, lubricating, monitoring or replacing parts.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain all electrical, electrical/mechanical, and control components of Airport baggage conveyor systems.
• Proficient in welding and metal working.
• Troubleshoot, repair and maintain all HVAC systems, including chillers, boilers, air handling units, hydronic systems, pneumatic systems, building automation systems, virtual drives, and all associated components.
• Design, build and install new electronic and electrical systems that includes the installation of conduit, electrical wiring, data cable, fiber optics, and service panels.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical, electronic, and PLC(Programmable Logic Controller) control systems.
• Repair, replace and inspect the airfield lighting control system.
• Assist with the troubleshooting and repair of electrical, electrical mechanical, and HVAC systems associated with glycol recovery and its treatment.
• Calibrate all airfield lighting systems in accordance with FAA regulations.
• Report any unusual security situations to the Safety Department.
• Security systems responsibilities include the troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of Airport Access Control System including alarm doors, vehicles gate, CCTV system, audio visual system, and all associated components and their controls according to TSA regulations.
• Install, repair, and maintain VHF and UHF mobile radio units.
• Troubleshoot and repair Public Address System.
• On call from November through March for snow removal duties as required.
• Respond on 24-hour basis for emergency repairs to all Airport systems.
• Perform any other functions assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Graduation from high school, completion of a GED, or vocational school is required. A combination of education and experience that provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position is preferred.
• Two (2) years' experience in welding and metal working.
• Five (5) years of experience working with electrical and mechanical components.
• Prior experience in high voltage and electronics repair.
• Prior experience in maintaining and repairing electrical, electronic, and electrical/mechanical equipment.
• Successfully complete basic electricity courses.
• Successfully complete high voltage training program.
• Have knowledge of exterior and interior lighting systems, underground cable, transformers and emergency generators.
• Be able to read blueprints, schematics, and construct electrical and electronic systems consistent with the national electrical code.
• Knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers.
• Ability to perform the physical and cognitive tasks outlined in the job description.
• Basic working knowledge of computer systems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to walk, sit, use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, balance, stop, talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100+ pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by the position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus. Climbing of ladders, stairs, and poles. Work at heights of 75 feet or less. Work performed on high voltage lines and equipment. Exposure to moving machinery with nip points, life threatening situations, hazardous chemicals, outside elements, and high stress situations. Position also is required to work extended continuous work schedules. Operate a motor vehicle with a valid driver's license. Use of a computer, portable radio and other personal assistance devices (tablets or mobile phone) as needed.

• Work Environment: This position is performed within an office environment at least 30% of the time. The other 70% the employee will be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. With multiple worksites the noise level varies from the office environment and the outside environment. The incumbent in this position is expected to work independently and as part of the team.