Airfield Electrician Maintenance Technician (46003)

Lehigh Northampton Airport Authority•Allentown, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time position responsible for working on airfield lighting for runways, taxiways, ramps, and automatic gates at all authority-owned airports. The role involves installing, diagnosing, servicing, and repairing all electrical equipment, reading and understanding wiring diagrams, and conducting regular inspections. The technician must comply with FAA standards and advisory circulars, maintain accurate monthly inspection records for NAV aids, and adhere to all safety regulations while keeping a clean working environment. Responsibilities also include maintaining records of maintenance and repairs, operating snow and ice removal equipment, and applying chemicals. Class “A” Maintenance Technicians assist Master Maintenance Technicians and are expected to perform duties of lower-level technicians and custodians when needed. They must also gain intermediate skill in at least one additional craft (painting, carpentry, automotive mechanic, air conditioning, electrical, mill right, diesel mechanic, heating, or heavy equipment operation) within one year of hire. A valid driver’s license is required, and eligibility for the “on-call” schedule is optional but requires a one-year commitment.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Must pass skill level testing administered by contracted agency.
Possess knowledge of Uniform Construction Codes.
Possess the necessary level of knowledge, skills and abilities either through education and/or experience; a minimum of five (5) years of experience.
PC skills to include Word, Excel, Outlook and other applicable computer programs.
Strong written, oral, and interpersonal skills.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must possess a working knowledge of safety practices and procedures to perform facility repairs, including light duty carpentry, electrical, and plumbing.
Must wear provided uniforms (uniforms must be clean and presentable) and personal protective equipment.
Must maintain a valid driver’s license that meets insurance requirements
Must be available to work nights, weekends and holidays when required.
Successfully pass continual training, security and employment requirements
Must possess acceptable English language skills to include speaking, reading, writing and comprehension.
Ability to regularly sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance; stoop, kneel and crouch or crawl.
Must be able to work in a confined space.
Must be able to use hands and fingers to type, handle bags, boxes, objects or controls.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted and occasionally lift up to 99 pounds with assistance.
Vision abilities include, with or without corrective lenses, close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Sufficient auditory ability, with or without audiological devices, to decipher telephone/radio communications, interact with the public and others, decipher radio communications, and hear alarms, including vehicle and other warning signals.
Able to tolerate exposure to noise levels up to 150 decibels at times, hearing protection is provided and optional.
Able and willing to work in inclement weather, including extreme cold and warm temperatures.

Nice To Haves

CDL License Preferred.

Responsibilities

Work on airfield lighting for runways, taxiways, ramps and automatic gates at all authority owned airports
Install, diagnose service and repair all electrical equipment.
Read and understand wiring diagrams of electrical circuits.
Conduct regular inspection of all electrical equipment.
Comply with FAA standards and advisory circulars
Maintain accurate monthly inspection records for NAV aids
Comply with all safety regulations while maintaining a clean working environment.
Maintain all records of the maintenance and repairs of electrical systems.
Operate snow and ice removal equipment and apply chemicals and other ice control products.
Assist Master Maintenance Technicians within a specific craft/ skill.
Perform any and all duties of Maintenance “B”, “C” Technicians, and Custodian when needed.
Gain intermediate skill level in at least one additional craft (painting, carpentry, automotive mechanic, air conditioning, electrical, mill right, diesel mechanic, heating, or heavy equipment operation) within one year of hire.
Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license in accordance with company and regulatory standards.
Eligible to work the “on-call” schedule (optional, requires commitment to a one-year period).
Proficient with electrical/mechanical hand tools, power tools and testing devices, multimeters, megohm meters, ammeters.
Possess the National Electrical Code Master license within two (2) years.
Perform all work within the work order system.
Perform routine inspections on all equipment to ensure equipment is in top working order and record inspection and maintenance of equipment according to LNAA guidelines.
Work independently and perform as a leader to other maintenance personnel in accomplishing necessary tasks as assigned.
Additional duties as assigned.