Airport Technician — Field Maintenance & Lighting Systems

County of San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

County of San Diego is hiring an Airport Technician for the Department of Public Works - Airports. The role encompasses maintenance, repair, and technical duties across airport facilities, grounds, and equipment to ensure safe, efficient operations at Gillespie Field and surrounding sites.

Minimum qualifications include two years of general construction with electrical emphasis or one year in electrical systems maintenance on airport infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Two years of general construction experience with emphasis on electrical work and heavy equipment.
• One year of experience maintaining electrical systems and airport infrastructure.
• Experience inspecting/maintaining airport lighting systems and pavements is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair, and technical work on airport facilities, grounds, and equipment.
• Operate equipment such as dump trucks and loaders as needed.
• Assist with inspections and tests as part of daily duties.

Skills

Electrical work

Construction

Heavy equipment operation

Maintenance

Tools

Airport Lighting Tools

Electrical Tools

Dump Truck

Loader

Job description

County of San Diego is hiring an Airport Technician for the Department of Public Works - Airports. The role encompasses maintenance, repair, and technical duties across airport facilities, grounds, and equipment to ensure safe, efficient operations at Gillespie Field and surrounding sites.

Minimum qualifications include two years of general construction with electrical emphasis or one year in electrical systems maintenance on airport infrastructure.