Airport Systems Maintenance Tech – PBBs & HVAC, 24/7 Union

Health IT NEWS.Direct!; Kenner (LA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union position

Employer-paid pension

Employer-paid medical and dental

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Health IT NEWS.Direct! is seeking a Mechanical Technician to support gate and terminal operations at a major US airport.

The role covers inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical and electromechanical systems including PBBs, PCA units, HVAC, and 400 Hz systems, in an active airfield environment. Responsibilities include diagnosing issues from schematics, performing preventive maintenance, brazing and fabrication as needed, and ensuring safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining industrial facilities, airports, utilities, or large facilities.
• Ability to safely operate and troubleshoot electrical systems up to 480 VAC.
• Proficiency with HVAC components: RTUs, air handlers, compressors, fans.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Familiarity with VFDs, motor controls, and control circuits.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical and electromechanical systems for airport operations.
• Maintain and repair PBBs, gate equipment, PCA units, HVAC systems, 400 Hz power systems, pumps, and related equipment.
• Safely operate electrical systems up to 480 VAC including motor controls and VFDs.
• Diagnose issues using schematics, manuals, and test equipment; perform preventive maintenance.
• Perform brazing, soldering, pipefitting, welding, and basic fabrication as required.
• Read mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, hydraulic diagrams, and control documentation.
• Work with VFDs, PLC-controlled systems, sensors, and related controls.
• Respond to equipment failures impacting gate availability and operations.
• Document work performed and corrective actions in a CMMS.
• Communicate clearly with shifts, supervisors, and airport stakeholders.
• Follow safety requirements including lockout/tagout and airfield safety protocols.

Skills

HVAC systems

Pumps and motors

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

VFDs and controls

Education

EPA 608 Type II or Universal certification

Tools

CMMS (Maximo or similar)

Job description

Health IT NEWS.Direct! is seeking a Mechanical Technician to support gate and terminal operations at a major US airport.

The role covers inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical and electromechanical systems including PBBs, PCA units, HVAC, and 400 Hz systems, in an active airfield environment. Responsibilities include diagnosing issues from schematics, performing preventive maintenance, brazing and fabrication as needed, and ensuring safety compliance.