Airport Electrical Maintenance Technician

City of Mesa; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Mesa is seeking an Airport Electrical Maintenance Technician to perform semiskilled and skilled electrical work on airfield systems, including high voltage up to 5,000 volts. You will install, repair, and test runway, taxiway, and threshold lighting, navigational aids, and related circuitry, while adhering to FAA safety requirements and City policies.

Responsibilities include safety inspections, coordinating with contractors, and responding to air-related emergencies 24/7.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of electrical maintenance experience.
• Experience with high-voltage systems (up to 5,000 volts) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain airfield electrical systems and lighting.
• Repair and replace wiring, circuit breakers, switches, and fuses.
• Inspect electrical safety in hangars and ensure FAA safety compliance.
• Assist with airport improvement projects and supervise in absence.
• Respond to air-related and weather emergencies 24/7.
• Operate and test navigational aids and lighting such as PAPI/REIL.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

High voltage systems

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Test equipment usage

Job description

Description/Duties

The first review of all applications will be on Monday, September 28, 2026, and weekly there after until filled.

An Airport Electrical Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing a variety of semiskilled and skilled tasks in the maintenance of the airfield and adjacent City-owned buildings. The incumbent has primary responsibilities for working with high-voltage electrical systems (up to 5,000 volts) with no margin of error. Works with high voltage lines and changes out transformers for runway, taxiway, and threshold lighting. Maintains specialized airport lighting (PAPI, REIL, etc.) and beacon navigational aids, and changes out electrical relays, points, and circuit boards; and utilizes test equipment and checks to see that navigational aids are in proper angle. Replaces burned wiring, circuit breakers, switches, fuses, and brushes. Rebuilds and replaces damaged and outdated light fixtures for taxiway/runway and threshold. Performs electrical safety inspections in hangars and repairs and replaces receptacles and light switches, and tests voltage and amps to comply with appropriate codes. Assists, as needed, in airport improvement projects and ensures contractors are in compliance with safety requirements for an airport. Uses appropriate safety equipment and follows safety procedures, including unique requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Assists with other airport maintenance duties such as mowing airfield grass, performing runway inspections, picking up trash and foreign object debris (FOD), issuing Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM), and conducting perimeter safety fence inspections. An employee of this class is required to respond to air-related emergency situations and weather emergencies on a 24-hour a day/7 days per week basis. This position assumes all duties of supervisor in his/her absence and performs related duties as required.

This class is distinguished from the class Airport Maintenance and Operations Technician by its requirement to work with high voltage electrical systems, and the requirement to perform supervisor’s duties in his/her absence. This class is supervised by the Airport Maintenance and Operations Supervisor and is FLSA nonexempt.

Qualifications & Requirements

Employee Values: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.

Minimum Qualifications Required.

Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or GED. Considerable (3 - 5 years) work experience in electrical maintenance or construction.

Special Requirements.

Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date. Must obtain certification by the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) as an Airport Certified Employee (ACE) - Airfield Lighting Maintenance within six (6) months of hire or promotion date.

Substance Abuse Testing.

Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this classification, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement alcohol, drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy and procedures.

Preferred/Desirable Qualifications.

Experience in the operation and maintenance of airfield equipment and six (6) months or more of general airfield maintenance is desirable. Experience using a two-way radio in airport settings is highly preferred.

Link To Job Description

https://apps.mesaaz.gov/JobDescriptions/Documents/JobDescriptions/cs4175.pdf

A Summary of City of Mesa Benefits is linked here.