Airport Maintenance Tech III – Electrical/Lighting

Gregg County; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 30,077 - 36,760; Full time

Job summary

Gregg County is seeking an experienced airport maintenance technician to perform skilled maintenance and repairs across building construction and mechanical trades, including electrical systems, HVAC, and paving. You will read blueprints, operate heavy equipment, and assist with contracted airport programs.

The role requires strong problem-solving skills, independence, and the ability to work overtime and on-call shifts. High school diploma is required; bilingual skills preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bilingual proficiency preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams and specifications.
• Competence using computers for training and technical applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled maintenance, installations, and repairs in building construction and mechanical trades, including plumbing, painting, carpentry, heating, electrical, masonry, metal work, roofing, flooring, HVAC, and welding.
• Conduct repairs and maintenance on commercial electrical systems, airfield lighting, security gates, fences, and airport pavement.
• Apply finishes to surfaces and apply non-restricted pesticides/herbicides in compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Operate and maintain hand tools and heavy equipment such as backhoes, tractors, mowers, drills, saws, generators, dump trucks, man lifts.
• Assist with lifting, stacking, and moving heavy materials and equipment, ensuring work sites and shop areas are safe and orderly.
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, and written instructions to perform precise measurements and calculations.
• Monitor and assist with contracted airport maintenance programs, using as-built construction drawings and maintenance manuals.
• Respond to routine maintenance requests, on-call service requests, and emergency situations, providing updates to supervisors.
• Maintain inventory of tools, equipment, and supplies, ensuring safety and security in the shop area.
• Perform radio communications with Air Traffic Control (ATC) and adhere to airport ground control procedures.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and building codes, and demonstrate reliable attendance including weekends and overtime as necessary.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Bilingual proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Gregg County is seeking an experienced airport maintenance technician to perform skilled maintenance and repairs across building construction and mechanical trades, including electrical systems, HVAC, and paving. You will read blueprints, operate heavy equipment, and assist with contracted airport programs.

The role requires strong problem-solving skills, independence, and the ability to work overtime and on-call shifts. High school diploma is required; bilingual skills preferred.