Skilled Maintenance Technician II - Airport

Description / Position Overview

Skilled Maintenance Technician II - Airport

The Colorado Springs Airport is ready to welcome a Skilled Maintenance Technician to their dynamic team! In this position, you will perform a variety of skilled construction, maintenance, and repair duties in support of the Colorado Springs Airport.

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Hourly Salary: $28.54 - $34.27 Hourly

Anticipated Schedule: Full-time, rotating schedules to ensure coverage for a 24-hour operation facility. This includes weekdays/weekends, mornings, day, and evening shifts. Subject to on-call, emergency call-out and seasonal duties such as snow removal.

Essential Job Functions- the basic job duties an employee must be able to perform:

• Perform the full range of skilled maintenance and technical duties, including the design, construction, installation, alteration, maintenance, and repair of buildings, structures, devices, and systems
• Perform skilled carpentry, finished carpentry, electrical, electronic, plumbing, mechanical, HVAC, irrigation, and welding work
• Estimate time, materials, and equipment required for jobs assigned; requisition materials as needed
• Complete assigned work orders and tasks; maintain logs and records of work performed, and file reports as required
• Assess new projects; design and layout projects; and ensure proper and efficient completion of tasks
• Perform field inspections to ensure work quality and adherence to City policies and work plans and designs
• Participate in the Airport's snow removal program

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

Knowledge of:

• Skilled maintenance methods and techniques
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices
• Equipment, materials, chemicals, and supplies used in a skilled maintenance program

Ability to:

• Read and interpret plans and drawings
• Safely use assigned vehicles and equipment
• Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships

Successful candidates will have

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED)
• Three years of full-time, professional experience in a related field

One year of relevant work experience may be substituted for one year of required education (OR) one year of relevant academic coursework beyond the minimum requirement may be substituted for one year of required professional experience.

Ideal candidates will also have

• Airport snow removal experience
• Airport facility maintenance experience, including baggage inspection systems, jet bridges, etc.
• Journeyman level experience in electrical, plumbing, and HVAC
• Possess, or obtain upon hire, and maintain a valid, non-probationary Colorado driver's license not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges
• A valid non-probationary Colorado Class B CDL not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges is required for this position

Additional Information

The selected candidate must pass (or have already passed) a fingerprint-based criminal history records check as required by the Transportation Security Administration.

Physical Demands: Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10 lbs. constantly.

Environmental Conditions

Frequency

Primary Work Environment

Office Environment

Extreme Temperature

Occasionally

Wetness and Humidity

Occasionally

Respiratory Hazards

Occasionally

Noise and Vibrations

Frequently

Physical Hazards

Occasionally

Mechanical and/or Electrical Hazards

Frequently

Exposure to Communicable Diseases

Rarely

The description above is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific job assignments, duties, and environmental conditions will vary depending on the business need of the department and the particular assignment.

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.

The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the United States.

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