Airport Electrical Maintenance Technician

City of Mesa; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Mesa seeks an Airport Electrical Maintenance Technician to maintain airfield electrical systems (up to 5,000 volts) and airport lighting, including PAPI/REIL. You will replace transformers, relays, and circuit boards, test equipment, and ensure navigational aids are correctly aligned.

This role requires high attention to safety and FAA guidelines. A high school diploma or GED is required, with 3–5 years in electrical maintenance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of electrical maintenance or construction experience.
• Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License at hire date.
• Must obtain AAAE Airport Certified Employee (ACE) - Airfield Lighting Maintenance within 6 months of hire.
• Pre-employment substance testing required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain airfield electrical systems up to 5,000 volts with safety compliance.
• Replace transformers, relays, circuit boards, fuses, and light fixtures for taxiway/runway/threshold lighting.
• Perform safety inspections in hangars and test voltage/amps per codes.
• Assist in airport improvement projects and ensure contractor safety compliance.
• Respond to air-related emergencies 24/7 and perform perimeter and runway inspections.

Skills

High voltage systems

Electrical safety inspections

Test equipment usage

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electrical test equipment

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 Rebuilds and replaces damaged and outdated light fixtures for taxiway/runway and threshold.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.

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.