Airport Maintenance Technician

$18 - $23/Yr

City of Georgetown, TX - Georgetown, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Georgetown, TX

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

Under the supervision of the Airport Maintenance Supervisor, the Airport Maintenance Technician performs regular maintenance of Airport assets to ensure efficient operations of the Georgetown Executive Airport. The position involves a variety of tasks related to the maintenance and repair of airport facilities and equipment, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Performs hangar and building maintenance repairs, including troubleshooting electrical, plumbing, and HVAC.
• Performs preventative maintenance on gates, hangar doors, and airfield lighting equipment.
• Operates all equipment related to maintenance and repairs of airport infrastructure, including pavement, building systems, lighting, signs, and markings.
• Performs required daily inspections.
• Responds to after-hours emergencies when on call.
• Communicates with Air Traffic Control as needed to access movement areas.
• Performs welding/structural repairs as needed.
• Assists in inspections and repairs of airfield lighting, including the entire lighting system from regulators to changing bulbs.
• Performs airfield mowing and general lawn maintenance.
• Picks up Foreign Object Debris (FOD) while on the airfield.
• Monitors surroundings while out on the airfield to include wildlife harassment techniques when wildlife is present.
• Performs maintenance to fuel farms and self-serve pumps.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of full-time general grounds maintenance, or airfield experience, or any equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relations with fellow employees, City officials, and contractors.
• Knowledge of work safety practices, procedures, and protocols.
• Knowledge of applicable local, State, and Federal laws and knowledge of ATA 103 handling/storage of Hazmat.
• Knowledge of general aviation and airport security procedures.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in airport maintenance or operations.
• Familiarity with airport security protocols.

Benefits

• Regular-Full time employment.
• Competitive hourly wage.