Electrician (Airport)

Milwaukee County•Milwaukee, WI

4d•$38 - $57•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrician works under the direction of the Electrician Supervisor to safely inspect, service, troubleshoot, replace, clean, adjust, and maintain airport and airfield electrical systems. These systems include airfield lighting, high-voltage substation distribution equipment, building line- and low-voltage systems, communication systems, and building management systems. The work covers Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport and surrounding areas, as well as Timmermann Airport and surrounding areas. The role includes maintaining specialized airfield and landside systems, responding to maintenance requests, breakdowns, and emergencies, and supporting outside vendors and contractors. The position requires work in all weather conditions, mandatory overtime as needed, and shared rotating 24/7 emergency call-in availability. The ideal candidate has a somewhat flexible schedule to accommodate a bi-monthly on-call rotation and periodic start-time adjustments.

Requirements

Current residency in Wisconsin at the time of application.
Valid Wisconsin driver’s license at the time of hire and maintained throughout employment.
Obtain and maintain, at or within six months of hire, a state-issued Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) without air-brake restriction and an FAA Class 1 Airfield driving endorsement issued at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport.
High school diploma or equivalent.
At least five years of experience as a Journeyman Electrician.
Basic knowledge of related computer and software applications, such as word processing and spreadsheets.
Successful completion of airport security screening and a U.S. Homeland Security criminal history background check to establish and maintain airport security clearance for access to secured and sterile areas.
State or Federal Electrician Apprenticeship completion certificate at the time of hire.
Wisconsin Journeyman Electrician or Master Electrician license at the time of hire.
Knowledge of standard trade practices, materials, and processes.
Knowledge of power systems and the application of electrical theory, principles, procedures, and materials to high-voltage systems.
Knowledge of electronic and solid-state circuitry.
Knowledge of local and national codes and safety requirements.
Knowledge of instruments used to identify problems in electrical and electronic systems.
Skill in using tools and professional communication.
Ability to work in all weather conditions, climb ladders, work at heights, and work in contained areas.
Ability to work without direct supervision and work effectively and harmoniously with others.
Applicants must possess the minimum qualifications when filing the application.

Nice To Haves

A somewhat flexible schedule to accommodate the bi-monthly on-call rotation and periodic start-time adjustments.

Responsibilities

Maintain, service, repair, replace, and operate specialized airfield systems, including runways, taxiways, signs, navigation aids, obstruction lights, beacons, and windsock lights.
Maintain, service, repair, and replace landside lighting, power, and communication systems.
Respond to and complete preventive maintenance, service, and repair requests for electrical system assets managed through the work order system.
Respond to breakdowns and emergencies involving airfield and landside electrical systems, troubleshoot issues, and perform repairs.
Operate and/or monitor emergency power generators.
Accommodate outside vendors and contractors working on maintenance and capital improvement projects by providing supervision, support, and equipment power needs.
Provide 24/7 emergency response on a shared, rotating call-in basis as needed.
Locate and identify Airport-owned underground electrical and communication cables before construction excavation.
Interact with other trade disciplines to accomplish department objectives and goals.
Interact with the Building Automation System and other PC-based control systems.
Use electronic systems for time reporting, continuing education and training, communication, and work orders.
Perform other duties as assigned.