540 - Airport Facilities Technician

City of Brownsville • Brownsville, TX

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Airport Facilities Technician directs, plans, manages, and organizes functions associated with safe airport facilities and terminal operations. The role establishes procedures for efficient use of departmental resources and systems and coordinates with other city departments to accomplish objectives.

The technician oversees airport facilities and inspection programs, maintains and troubleshoots airport building and airfield systems, and conducts maintenance inspections of baggage, conveyor, and motorized equipment. The role uses computerized maintenance management software, supports staff training in minor maintenance and operations, and contributes to departmental budget development while monitoring maintenance and safety accounts for budget compliance. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with no experience, or an associate's degree plus two years of experience, or high school graduation or GED plus four years of experience.
• Ability to read, write, and understand blueprints.
• Progressively responsible experience troubleshooting, repairing, and performing preventative maintenance on passenger boarding bridges, baggage conveyor systems, control systems, inline inspections, or related equipment.
• Experience working with jet bridges.
• Experience working with 400 Hz systems, passenger boarding gate baggage systems, and potable water cabinet equipment.
• Ability to read and understand technical materials, reports, and journals.
• Ability to interpret and comply with government regulations.
• Airport facilities knowledge, time management, customer service, emergency response, leadership, effective communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Ability to pass personal, criminal, employment, drug and alcohol, and physical examinations and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee airport facilities and inspection programs to ensure proper maintenance of airport facilities, including HVAC, baggage conveyor systems, motorized gate mechanisms, airfield electrical systems, flood pumps, and ancillary airport buildings.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems and determine appropriate repairs.
• Conduct maintenance inspections of baggage systems, conveyor systems, and motorized equipment.
• Apply preventative maintenance practices to baggage conveyor systems and passenger boarding bridges, and train staff on minor maintenance procedures and operational practices.
• Work with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software.
• Provide input for the annual departmental budget and monitor maintenance and safety funding accounts for compliance with budget constraints.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) retirement plan with a 2:1 City-to-employee matching ratio; retirement eligibility after five years of service at age 60 or 20 years of service at any age.
• Medical, dental, and life insurance plans for employees and their families; vision coverage for employees enrolled in health insurance through MetLife.
• No-cost access to Frontier Clinic for employees and dependents covered by the City health plan.
• Voluntary pet insurance.
• Deferred compensation plans and supplemental insurance options.
• Full-time employees accrue 10 sick days and 15 vacation days annually.
• Parental leave concurrent with FMLA for eligible employees.
• Longevity pay.
• 100% tuition assistance up to $5,000 annually.
• 14 annual holidays plus two floating holidays.
• Flexible scheduling options starting in fiscal year 2025.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time