Airfield Maintenance Electrician ID -2884

Position Title:

Airfield Maintenance Electrician

Job Description:

This classification is reserved for positions with primary responsibility to provide full performance level work on airfield lighting systems.

Working as a fully licensed electrician, incumbent maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs airfield lighting systems and some airport navigational aids with strict compliance to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and recommendations. Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on lighting systems and other exterior or interior electrical systems at journey level. May perform electrical work in other areas as assigned including: street and area lighting, facility power distribution, transformers, motors, switch gear, automated control systems and similar apparatus. Leads and assists with training and certification of apprentice-level maintenance electricians. Except as stipulated below, requires license by the State of Utah as a journey level or master electrician. May serve as a lead worker on an assigned crew.

 

This position will remain open until filled and may close at any time.

 

Position Hourly Range:

$ 37.98 - $ 47.04 *based on qualifications and experience.

 

This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:

  • Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)
  • Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
  • Paid vacation and personal leave
  • Six -twelve weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employment
  • Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
  • A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
  • Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
  • Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

 

TYPICAL DUTIES:

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Possession of a current license with the State of Utah as a Journeyman or Master Electrician. Experience including airfield lighting maintenance and repair is desired but not required.
  • Knowledge of electrical motors and motor controls, wiring, pumps and lighting systems, and general mechanical ability. Must be familiar with the use of hand tools commonly used in the electrical trade.
  • Knowledge of building and electrical codes.
  • Valid driver’s license or driving privilege card. May be required to obtain a Commercial Driver's License, depending on needs of the assigned area.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Moderately heavy physical activity. May be required to lift, pull or push moderately heavy weights. May have to stand, walk, or sit uncomfortably for extended periods. Extreme exposure to weather including heat, cold, dampness, fumes, noise, dust and grease. May be exposed to heights, and high voltages.
  • Subject to callback, shift work, emergency work requirements and other non­standard working hour assignments.
  • Moderate exposure to stressful situations.

 

Additional Information:

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

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