Facilities Maintenance Mechanic Apprentice

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority•Dulles, VA

10h•$20 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

As a Facilities Maintenance Mechanic Apprentice in the Airport Authority’s Apprentice Employment Program, you will have the opportunity to gain the experience and training that can lead to becoming a Facilities Maintenance Mechanic. This is a non-career, term job. Serves in the Airport Maintenance Department or the Airport Engineering and Facility Services Department Manager Department at either Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) or Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Participates in a state-approved Airports Authority Trades Apprentice Employment Program to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to become a Facilities Maintenance Mechanic. Performs progressively complex and responsible structural maintenance work in carpentry, roofing, masonry, etc., as knowledge, skills, and abilities in the trade increase. Training received is both on-the-job and in a classroom. Performs related functions.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire.
Must be eligible to work in the United States.
Ability to learn bodies of knowledge and gain skills in the Facilities Maintenance Mechanic trade, consistent with the schedule for progression as an Apprentice in the Trades Apprentice Employment Program.
Ability to drive a pick-up truck and learn to use similar vehicle (with tools, parts, etc.).
Ability to work safely and knowledge of the safety rules, regulations, and procedures needed to do so.
Ability to speak and write effectively.
Skill in using a computer, computerized work order, and time and attendance system.
Ability to successfully complete an Airports Authority' background investigation.
A state driver’s license in good standing at the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

Depending on the assignment, you may be required to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

Learns to maintain and repair Airports Authority structures involving the professional trades (carpentry, roofing, masonry, wood crafting, etc.), from elementary to fully proficient levels of structural maintenance work, consistent with the Trades Apprentice Employment Program.
Learns to proficiently use manuals, technical guides, blueprints and diagrams, materials, and hand and power tools used by the trades.
Assists full performance level Facilities Maintenance Mechanics to assemble and transport tools and materials to the job site, and at the job site to complete the work to include handling of tools and cleaning up.
Guided by a full performance level Facilities Maintenance Mechanic, learns to stud walls and install drywall (sheetrock); install high impact panels and frame terminal walls; repair plaster walls; install and repair flooring and carpet; perform roof repairs; construct masonry and concrete units; and repair a variety of wood items such as bookshelves/cabinets.
Performs monthly preventive maintenance inspections of all airport structures, makes repairs, or initiates work orders for repair.
Learns and uses knowledge of building, fire, Federal Aviation Administration, and other codes and regulations pertinent to the trade, in general, and in an airport environment.
Coordinates with other trades, e.g., electricians, plumbers, HVAC mechanics, etc., on the sequence of work to be completed.
Escorts contractors and/or suppliers, as needed.
Assists in preparing and maintaining work orders, trouble calls, and preventive maintenance utilizing the Airports Authority’s computerized work order system.
Drives a pick-up truck or similar vehicle on the airport complex, airside and landside to work sites, and to/from suppliers.
Performs other duties as assigned.