Airport Facilities & Maintenance Technician

County-of-Los-Angeles; California (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Angeles County's Department of Public Works is conducting an examination for the Airport Maintenance Worker title. The job involves performing a range of maintenance and repair tasks across airport facilities, using carpentry, electrical, plumbing and painting skills, and operating heavy equipment as needed.

Applicants must have two years of experience in airport facilities maintenance, hold a Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR certificate, and possess a valid California Class C driver

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in the maintenance and repair of airport facilities and equipment involving a variety of minor carpentry, electrical, masonry, mechanical, painting and plumbing work.
• A Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR Certificate is required.
• A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job related essential function.
• Physical Class 4 - Arduous: frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, bending, twisting, or working above ground on irregular surfaces.
• Applicants must provide a copy of a valid standard first aid and CPR certification within five days from the last day of filing the application.

Responsibilities

• Uses stationary and hand power tools to perform construction and repair work across airport facilities.
• Operates and maintains power equipment such as tow-graders, skip loaders, tractors, tandem rollers, stake-bed trucks, crash cranes, and power hoists.
• Makes additions, alterations, and repairs to airport buildings; may construct small portable or permanent structures.
• Performs fence installation, runway lighting installation and repairs, drainage construction and repair, and demolition or relocation of airport facilities.
• Mixes, places, and finishes cement and asphaltic concrete for runways, taxiways, and other airport surfaces.
• Performs minor repairs and replacements to airport utilities including water, sewer, and electrical systems.
• Acts as a lead worker overseeing Airport Service Workers, as needed.
• Operates and maintains crash rescue vehicles and firefighting equipment during emergencies, as needed.
• Provides first aid and notifies proper authorities in the event of an aircraft accident.
• Performs the duties of an Airport Service Worker, as needed.

Job description

Los Angeles County's Department of Public Works is conducting an examination for the Airport Maintenance Worker title. The job involves performing a range of maintenance and repair tasks across airport facilities, using carpentry, electrical, plumbing and painting skills, and operating heavy equipment as needed.

Applicants must have two years of experience in airport facilities maintenance, hold a Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR certificate, and possess a valid California Class C driver