540 - Airport Facilities Technician

Brownsville; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (medical, dental, life

Vision coverage

Tuition assistance

14 holidays per year + 2 floating

Deferred compensation options

Sick & vacation days accrual

Job summary

The City of Brownsville is seeking an Airport Facilities Technician to manage and coordinate safe operations of the airport's facilities and terminal activities. The role establishes procedures to optimize resource use and collaborates with other city departments to meet objectives.

Responsibilities include overseeing HVAC, baggage systems, gates and electrical tasks; reading blueprints; troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems; and training staff on basic maintenance tasks.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand technical materials, reports and journals.
• Knowledge of government regulations and compliance.
• Experience with airport facilities operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance of airport facilities including HVAC, baggage systems, gates, electrical work.
• Read, write and understand blueprints.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems to repair faults.
• Train staff on minor maintenance procedures and operations.
• Use CMMS software to manage maintenance tasks.
• Provide input for annual departmental budget and monitor spending.
• Support maintenance of 400 Hz systems and boarding equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Technical reading

Regulations interpretation

Regulations compliance

Airport facilities knowledge

Time management

Customer service

Emergency response

Leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree (no experience)

Associate's degree + 2 years

High school diploma or GED + 4 years experience

Job description

Title

Airport Facilities Technician

Organization

Airport: Maintenance

Department

Airport Maintenance

Location

Airport

Rate of Pay

$18.69

Job Summary

The Airport Facilities technician directs, plans, manages, and organizes all functions and responsibilities associated with the safe operations of the Airport’s Facilities, and Terminal operations. Establishes procedures to ensure efficient utilization of the Department's resources and systems. Coordinates with other departments within the city organization to ensure objectives are accomplished.

Competencies

• Ability to read and understand technical materials, reports and journals
• Government regulation(s) interpretation
• Government regulation(s) compliance
• Airport Facilities acumen
• Time management
• Costumer Service
• Emergency Response
• Leadership qualities
• Effective Communication
• Conflict resolution

Key Functions/Knowledge/Skills

• Oversees airport facilities and inspection program to ensure:
  • o The proper maintenance of all airport facilities, to include but not limited to HVAC, Conveyor Baggage Systems, motorized gate mechanisms and electrical tasks as it relates to the airfield, flood pumps and ancillary airport building
  • o Must be able to read, write and understand blueprints.
  • o Must be able to troubleshoot, mechanical and electrical system and come to a resolution on the repairs.
  • o Progressively responsible experience in troubleshooting, repairing and preventative maintenance on passenger boarding bridges, baggage conveyor systems, control systems, inline inspections, and other related equipment.
• Conduct maintenance inspections for baggage system, conveyor system, and motorized equipment. Must have knowledge on the preventative maintenance on the baggage conveyor systems, and the ability to train staff on minor maintenance procedures and operational training.
• Work with the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software.
• Experience working with jet bridges. Must have knowledge on the preventative maintenance on Passenger Boarding Bridges, and the ability to train staff on minor maintenance procedures and operational training.
• Provides input to assist in the development of the annual departmental budget. Monitors all maintenance, and safety, funding accounts to ensure compliance with the budget's constraints.
• Experience working with 400hz, passenger boarding gate baggage systems, and potable water cabinet equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree (no experience), or associate's degree plus two years of experience, or high school graduation or GED plus four years of experience.

Special Certifications & Licenses

• Valid Texas Driver’s License
• Ability to pass a personal, criminal and employment background check.

Independence & Judgement

Average judgment; must recognize and resolve problems such as bad grammar, type of procedure to apply, where to refer call or correspondence without specified destination, when to change or sharpen blade on mower, whether there is a problem/malfunction with a piece of equipment that needs attention, etc.; may involve freedom in selection of work methods among approved routines, setting of priorities, or sequencing of tasks within established schedules.

Initiative & Ingenuity

Greater level of knowledge when applying guidelines and interpretation of available options to non-standard situations; division goals drive priorities.

Supervisory & Responsibility

Does not supervise.

Financial Responsibility

Does not deal with money.

Level & Frequency of Outside Contact

Frequent contact with the public or other organizations; interactions may require obtaining cooperation of people; courtesy and tact are required when dealing with moderately difficult or sensitive issues.

Physical Demands

Mostly moderate and fairly steady active physical exertion; may require brief periods of heavy muscular exertion, such as standing, lifting, moving, pulling, pushing, etc.

Responsibility for Equipment & Property

Responsible for assigned equipment/property used outside of office; responsible for handing out to and retrieving property/equipment from employees and keeping inventory; use of agency vehicle.

Working Conditions

Fair inside or outside conditions; exposure to disagreeable conditions is brief or otherwise insignificant; space problems; only occasional situations that place the employee in a stressful environment.

Other Requirements

The City of Brownsville requires all employees to successfully pass a Drug & Alcohol and a physical examination and a Background Check.

ADA Requirements

The City of Brownsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

Benefits

The City of Brownsville offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support its employees' well-being and future. Employees participate in a robust retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) City to Employee Matching Ratio 2:1, with eligibility for retirement after 5 years of service at age 60 or 20 years of service at any age.

The City provides exceptional health benefits, including medical, dental, and life insurance plans for employees and their families, along with vision coverage for employees enrolled in health insurance through MetLife. Employees and their dependents can also access care at Frontier Clinic at no cost when covered by the City's health plan. Additionally, pet insurance is available as a voluntary benefit.

Employees have access to deferred compensation plans through Equitable and supplemental insurance options from AFLAC and Colonial Life. Full-time employees accrue 10 sick days and 15 vacation days annually.

The City offers parental leave concurrent with FMLA for eligible employees, longevity pay, and 100% tuition assistance up to $5,000 annually. Furthermore, Brownsville observes 14 holidays per year, plus two floating holidays, giving employees a balanced and rewarding work-life experience.

Starting in fiscal year 2025, employees will have access to flexible scheduling options as part of our commitment to work-life balance.

EEOC Statements

The City of Brownsville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.