Maintenance Technician II - Aviation

City of Palm Springs • Palm Springs, CA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is a member of the Palm Springs International Airport and performs skilled and semi-skilled maintenance and repair activities on airside, landside and terminal areas of the airport, and performs a variety of related tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibilities. The Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) is the only commercial service airport in the Coachella Valley, serving millions of travelers annually. It is owned and operated by the City of Palm Springs and offers nonstop flights to over 30 destinations through a dozen airlines.

Requirements

• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible maintenance experience is required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent education is required.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within six (6) months of appointment, a valid California Class B Driver License with a satisfactory driving record is required.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an Airport Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge, which is approved through the Federal Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is required.
• Must be willing and able to work various hours including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Incumbents are enrolled in the California Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) Pull Notice Program.
• Incumbent must successfully complete, or have completed, the necessary pre-employment/placement background investigation, physical, and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair activities on a variety of airside, landside and terminal areas and equipment including grounds and runways, lighting systems, electrical systems, paved and unpaved surfaces, buildings and mechanical equipment.
• Perform carpentry, plumbing and electrical repairs on equipment and facilities throughout the airport; maintain a variety of fixtures and equipment including generators, automatic gates, transformers, plumbing equipment, runways and facility walls and doors.
• Perform general maintenance and repair on a variety of systems and equipment including irrigation systems, locks and office equipment.
• Operate and maintain airfield equipment and trucks including a forklift, sweeping equipment and a stripping machine.
• Provide maintenance and repair services on airport equipment utilized by airport vendors.
• Ensure that airport navigational devices are properly maintained; change windsocks as necessary.
• Observe and implement safe work practices and procedures.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED