Mechanic Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited program.
• Valid New Mexico Driver’s License, or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
• Licensed Applicator of Herbicides and Pesticides by the New Mexico Department of Agriculture, or ability to obtain licensure within six months of hire.
• Available for 24-hour emergency calls.
• Ability to perform semi-skilled electrical and plumbing maintenance and general maintenance work.
• Ability to operate various light equipment and understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability or willingness to learn to operate a loader, backhoe, dump truck, snowplow, and snow blower.
• Knowledge of airport maintenance principles, methods, and tools; electrical and plumbing repairs; hazards and safety practices; chemical applications for weed and pest control; airfield maintenance and operating safety regulations; OSHA standards; basic FAA regulations related to air traffic management; and basic computer operations and standard applications.
• Working knowledge of interpersonal and public relations practices and effective customer service methods.
• Oral and written communication skills; skill using power tools and equipment; and basic computer skills, including working knowledge of Windows, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 100 pounds, climbing ladders, and crawling in confined spaces.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in equipment operations and general maintenance, including electrical, plumbing, and pavement repair.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and entry-level skilled work on airport electrical systems, high-voltage airfield lighting, plumbing, grounds, runways, hangars, taxiways, and navigation aid light systems.
• Maintain airfield pavement, runway striping, and fences.
• Assist with daily inspections of runways, ramps, fuel supply, equipment, navigational equipment, and weather reporting equipment, and help ensure daily airfield operational status.
• Monitor runways and surrounding surfaces for foreign object debris to support flight safety.
• Perform seasonal airport upkeep, including snow removal, weed abatement, and mowing.
• Use hand and power tools to maintain runways, lighting systems, and airport facilities.
• Support the operation, inspection, and routine maintenance of airport vehicles and heavy equipment, including tractors, mowers, loaders, sweepers, and snow removal equipment.
• Assist with equipment logs and records, vehicle and equipment specifications, and fuel spill response.
• Perform seasonal pest and weed control, including applying chemicals and operating cutting and trimming equipment; monitor and control prairie dogs and other rodents.
• Perform janitorial duties, clean and maintain facilities, and monitor, inventory, and stock cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• 100% of the employee’s major medical premium paid, with a choice of State of New Mexico Blue Cross Blue Shield Gold HMO or PPO, Presbyterian Gold HMO or PPO, or United Health Care Gold HMO or PPO.
• State of New Mexico Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA) retirement.
• Personal leave and holiday pay.
• Employee development and training programs.