AIRPORT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN I - Range 15 / ENG

Municipality of Anchorage•Anchorage, AK

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Airport Maintenance Technician I works at Merrill Field Airport under administrative direction from the airport management office. The position operates a variety of light, medium, and heavy equipment and performs light equipment maintenance, manual labor, unskilled and semi-skilled work, and diagnostic and repair work on electronic gates and controls. Work also includes seasonal snow removal and grounds maintenance; assisting senior-level technicians with heavy equipment mechanical maintenance and facility maintenance projects; basic electrical work on lighting systems; and light carpentry, painting, and plumbing tasks. The technician removes trash and debris from airport surfaces and is expected to be familiar with airport flight patterns and issuing Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs). The position must adhere to applicable FAA and OSHA regulations and the Municipality of Anchorage's safety program. The position is represented by the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 302 and is subject to the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the union. The work schedule is Monday through Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at 800 Merrill Field Drive. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; the Municipality does not provide visa sponsorship.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Two years of experience operating equipment such as graders, front-end loaders, snow blowers, runway brooms, sweepers, light/medium trucks, and steam cleaners.
Physically capable of performing heavy work, often under adverse weather conditions.
Possess or obtain by time of hire a valid State of Alaska Class B Commercial Driver’s License with tanker endorsement, no airbrake restrictions, and a satisfactory driving record. A restriction of “L-Vehicles Without Air Brake Systems Only” is not eligible.
Satisfactory background check, including criminal, education, and employment history, at time of hire.
Satisfactory drug screening at time of hire.
All required certifications and licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.
Legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States.

Responsibilities

Operate a variety of light, medium, and heavy equipment.
Perform light maintenance on airport equipment.
Perform manual labor and unskilled and semi-skilled work.
Diagnose and repair electronic gates and controls.
Perform seasonal snow removal and grounds maintenance.
Assist senior-level technicians with mechanical maintenance on heavy equipment.
Perform basic electrical work on lighting systems.
Perform light carpentry and assist senior technicians with facility maintenance projects.
Perform painting, plumbing, and electrical tasks.
Maintain familiarity with airport flight patterns and issue Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs).
Remove trash and debris from airport surfaces.
Adhere to applicable FAA and OSHA regulations and the Municipality of Anchorage's safety program.
Perform other duties as assigned.