Aviation Services Technical Systems Administrator

slcgov; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

Paid vacation and personal leave

6-12 weeks of paid parental leave

Retirement contributions toward a 401k

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement

Discounted supplemental benefits like—

pet insurance and legal services

Job summary

slcgov Aviation Services is seeking an Aviation Services Technical Systems Administrator to oversee maintenance contracts for EDS and PLB systems, coordinate with contractors and airport departments to ensure compliance and reliable operations.

You will supervise day-to-day operation and maintenance, handle safety training, preventative maintenance, and invoicing, while collaborating with TSA, customs and airline partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Facility Management, Property Management, Business Administration or related field.
• Two years of related paid work experience including contract, technical and/or mechanical systems management.
• Ability to operate computerized control systems and prepare and maintain computerized records, correspondence and reports.
• Ability to understand and operate highly technical mechanical and computerized systems while communicating issues to other groups.
• Excellent written and oral communication of technical ideas; experience with industrial controls and computer maintenance management systems and Windows applications.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with tenants, contractors and Airport personnel.
• Possession of a valid state driver's license or Utah driving privilege card.

Responsibilities

• Implements review and inspection procedures to ensure safety training programs for on-site contractors are in place and up to date.
• Develops and implements preventative maintenance schedules for all Airport-owned equipment related to each contract.
• Operates and partially maintains computerized controls, including PLCs, servers, VFDs and networked systems; monitors remote operation.
• Oversees maintenance contracts, schedules preventative maintenance, and administers invoicing and records.
• Maintains communications with facilities maintenance and operations staff to provide safe, consistent service for travelers and airlines.
• Monitors financial transactions related to contracts and ensures appropriate processes and policies are followed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

Position Title:

Aviation Services Technical Systems Administrator Job Description:

Reporting directly to the Aviation Services Manager, incumbent is responsible for the day‑to‑day supervision of the operation and maintenance contracts for the EDS (Explosive Detection System) and PLB (Passenger Loading Bridges). These responsibilities include overseeing the parts and tool inventories owned and maintained by the Airport. Applying a high degree of hands‑on working knowledge of PLCs, servers, VFDs, control systems and networking, works closely with each contract site manager to ensure contract compliance and the timely and efficient completion of all preventative and demand maintenance. This position will work closely with several airport departments including Operations and Facilities Maintenance. Additionally, this position will work closely and in cooperation with outside agencies including the TSA, Customs and our airline partners.

About the Position:

As an Aviation Services Technical Systems Administrator, you'll oversee critical airport maintenance contracts and technical systems that support safe, reliable, and efficient airport operations. You'll manage maintenance contracts for the Airport's Explosive Detection Systems (EDS) and Passenger Loading Bridges (PLB), coordinating with contractors to ensure essential equipment is properly maintained, operational, and compliant with established standards. This role combines contract administration, technical problem solving, preventative maintenance, and hands‑on oversight while working closely with Airport departments, contractors, airlines, and federal agencies.

Position Hourly Range:

$35.67 - $41.97/hr based on qualifications and experience.

This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:

• Health Insurance
• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Paid vacation and personal leave
• 6-12 weeks of paid parental leave available
• Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
• A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

Typical Duties:

• Implements review and inspection procedures to make certain each on‑site contractor has a safety training program in‑place along with all related activities.
• Provides guidance to develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules for all Airport‑owned equipment as it relates to each contract.
• Operates and partially maintains computerized controls to make necessary adjustments to equipment, throughout the various related systems including PLCs, Servers, VFDs and the networking of the various systems. Monitors and operates computer systems for remote operation of equipment. Responsible to oversee the maintenance and repair of equipment at the site.
• Handles emergency situations when problems arise and determines course of action to remedy problems.
• Responsibilities include the overseeing of various maintenance contracts. This includes scheduling preventative maintenance as well as administering to problems. Maintains all records and licensing as needed.
• Maintains communications and provides assistance for various professional crews throughout the facility.
• Work closely with Facilities Maintenance and Operations staff to provide a safe and consistent experience for the traveling public and airlines located at the facility.
• Understands and monitors the sections financial transactions. Ensures appropriate processes, procedures, and policies are in place and followed for all financial transactions. Reviews and approves all invoicing as it applies to each contract.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Facility Management, Property Management, Business Administration or related field plus two (2) years increasingly responsible related paid work experience, including contract, technical and/or mechanical systems management. Education and work experience may be substituted one for the other on a year-for-year basis.
• Working knowledge of the principles, practices, materials and equipment used in highly technical equipment operation.
• Ability to operate computerized control systems and prepare and maintain computerized records, correspondence and reports.
• Ability to understand and operate highly technical mechanical and computerized systems while communicating issues to other groups.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing technical ideas in clear and concise terminology. Experience with industrial controls and computer maintenance management systems as well as most Windows applications is essential. Extensive background dealing with 24/7 operation and maintenance contracts.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with tenants, contractors and Airport personnel.
• Possession of a valid state driver's license or Utah driving privilege card.

Working Conditions:

Routinely