Aviation-Maintenance Technician

the City of McAllen Online•McAllen, TX

About The Position

Under direction of the Airport Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Technician performs maintenance work such as being responsible for keeping the runways, taxiways, and surrounding grounds free of weeds and debris. This employee is responsible for maintaining an overall safe operations environment for all air carriers and the traveling public. Responsible for keeping lights and signs in working condition and for keeping the air traffic control tower informed of the location and mowers when they are on the runway or other airfield surfaces. Job requires some report writing and record keeping and critical decisions affecting the operation of the airport are made which requires interpretation and good judgment. This employee has contact with the public requiring tack and diplomacy and is on-call waiting to become engaged to work after hours as assigned. About the Organization: McAllen is one of the fastest growing cities in America with a population alone close to 148,000. Known for its tropical breezes, mild winter weather, brightly colored birds, and low cost of living, McAllen offers world-class nature tourism, outstanding arts and entertainment opportunities, great sporting and outdoor activities, enchanting cultural diversity and a lively spirit. It is the home to an international airport, world birding center, symphony orchestra, performing arts center, twenty-five parks and year-round family-friendly events. It is driven by its Mission of consistently providing high quality services and quality of life to all who live, work and visit the City of McAllen and three core values: Integrity, Accountability, and Commitment. It is devoted to truth and honesty, providing courteous, open and responsible public service, and dedicated to responsiveness and excellence. About the Benefits: The City provides an excellent array of benefits including but not limited to retirement (2:1 matching), health/dental/vision insurance, paid vacation, sick and medical leave, funeral leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, life insurance and longevity pay.

Responsibilities

keeping the runways, taxiways, and surrounding grounds free of weeds and debris
maintaining an overall safe operations environment for all air carriers and the traveling public
keeping lights and signs in working condition
keeping the air traffic control tower informed of the location and mowers when they are on the runway or other airfield surfaces
report writing and record keeping