Electrician (Airport)

Milwaukee County Wisconsin•Milwaukee, WI

3d•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. 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 position responds to maintenance requests, equipment breakdowns, and emergencies in all weather conditions. It may require mandatory overtime and participation in a shared, rotating 24/7 emergency call-in schedule. The ideal candidate has some schedule flexibility for the bi-monthly on-call rotation and periodic start-time adjustments.

Requirements

Be a Wisconsin resident at the time of application and maintain Wisconsin residency as required.
Have a valid Wisconsin driver's license at the time of hire and maintain it throughout employment.
Obtain and maintain, at or within six months of hire, a state-issued Commercial Driver's License (CDL) without an air brake restriction and an FAA Class 1 Airfield driving endorsement issued at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Have at least five years of experience as a Journeyman Electrician.
Have basic knowledge of related computer and software applications, such as word processing and spreadsheets.
Successfully undergo airport security screening and a U.S. Homeland Security criminal history background check to obtain airport security clearance for access to secured and sterile areas, and maintain that clearance throughout employment.
Have a state or federal electrician apprenticeship completion certificate at the time of hire.
Have a Wisconsin Journeyman Electrician or Master Electrician license at the time of hire.
Know standard trade practices, materials, and processes; power systems and electrical theory as applied to high-voltage systems; electronic and solid-state circuitry; local and national codes and safety requirements; and instruments used to identify problems in electrical and electronic systems.
Be skilled in using tools and communicating professionally.
Be able to work in all weather conditions, climb ladders, work at heights and in confined areas, work without direct supervision, and work effectively and harmoniously with others.

Nice To Haves

A somewhat flexible schedule to accommodate a 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 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.