AIRPORT TECHNICIAN I (MECHANIC) (CLASS CODE 8043)

New Orleans Police & Justice Foundation; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled mechanic to join their team at the airport. This role involves performing maintenance and repairs on light automotive and special purpose equipment, ensuring everything runs smoothly. Candidates should have a high school diploma or G.E.D. and at least 18 months of experience in a similar position. The ideal candidate will be proactive, possess strong mechanical skills, and be ready to tackle both light and heavy maintenance tasks. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the safety and efficiency of airport operations while working in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 18 months of full-time experience in maintenance and repair.
• Valid driver's license and eligibility for airport insurance.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair on light automotive and special purpose equipment.
• Conduct light and heavy maintenance responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Automotive repair

Maintenance experience

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

Light automotive equipment

Special purpose equipment

Job description

Mechanical work in the maintenance and repair of light automotive and special purpose equipment at the Airport; and related work as required. Employees in this classification are also required to perform light and heavy maintenance responsibilities when not engaged in mechanic work, as well as, other tasks and duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

1. Original High School Diploma or G.E.D.*
2. A valid driver's license.* Applicants must be eligible for coverage under the airport's auto liability insurance policy.
3. Eighteen (18) months of full-time journeyman level experience in the maintenance and repair of general and/or special purpose equipment (e.g., automobiles, construction equipment, industrial equipment, etc.). This experience must have been gained at the journeyman level.

Note: Applicants may substitute completion of a mechanical training program at a recognized school for six (6) months of the above experience.*

Note: A valid Commercial Driver's License is preferred, but not required.

* Prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify education and driver's license claimed by the applicant to qualify for this classification. If selected for hire, applicants must provide original documents of their qualifying credentials to the hiring agency prior to their start date in this job classification.

A qualifying review of training and experience. Candidates must furnish a complete and accurate listing of all employers when applying. This must include a description of the actual duties and work done, the address of the former employer, and the inclusive dates of employment. References from former employer(s) may be required as part of this examination procedure.

This is a noncompetitive original entrance examination in accordance with Rule V, Section 8.1 (d) of the City Civil Service Rules.

Note: Candidates must pass a personal, criminal, and employment background check required under federal regulations.

This position requires a one year probationary period.

THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENDER, AGE, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, CREED, CULTURE, OR ANCESTRY.

DOMICILE REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYMENT: Domicile requirements are currently waived for the purpose of application. However, all new full-time employees hired into this classification on or after January 1, 2013 must be domiciled in Orleans Parish within 180 days of hire. Airport and public safety employees are excluded from this provision. Additional exceptions to the domicile requirement may be made on a case-by-case basis.

BACKGROUND CHECK: The hiring department will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant’s criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history.

APPLICATIONS: Applications will not be accepted if received after the closing date or after the stated maximum number of applications has been received, as specified on this announcement. All minimum qualification requirements for examinations must be met by the final filing date unless otherwise specified on this announcement.

WORKING TEST PERIOD: Effective August 1, 2023, the working test (probationary) period for all positions in the classified service is one year.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE TESTING: The City of New Orleans has a comprehensive program of substance abuse testing. Candidates for employment for certain positions where the health, welfare and/or safety of the public, co-workers and the individual employee is at risk will have to undergo pre-employment substance abuse screening.

A MEDICAL EXAMINATION is required for all original entrance probationary appointments to ACTIVE classifications, and may be required for re-employment, promotions and/or transfers.

A MEDICAL SCREENING, which may result in a medical examination, is required for all original entrance probationary appointments to non-active classifications.

GOOD MORAL CHARACTER is required of all applicants. Any applicant may be disqualified if his/her character or past employment record is found to be unsatisfactory as determined by the Department of City Civil Service.

IMPORTANT: Applicants who are licensed to drive should have a current license on their person for purposes of identification during all phases of an examination.

VETERANS PREFERENCE: On original entrance examinations, veterans (as defined in Article X, Section 10(2) of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana), disabled veterans, certain spouses and parents of veterans shall receive additional credit if claimed as provided on the Veterans Preference claim form which can be obtained in this office.