Electrician (Airport)

Milwaukee County; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee County is seeking a qualified Electrician to inspect, service, troubleshoot, and maintain airport electrical systems at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport and Timmermann Airport.

The role requires a Journeyman Electrician with 5+ years of experience, a Wisconsin address, and the ability to pass airport security and background checks. This is an on-site position with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Journeyman Electrician.
• Basic knowledge of computer and software applications such as word processing and spreadsheets.
• Must meet airport security and background check requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, service, repair, and operate airfield and landside electrical systems, including airfield lighting and high-voltage equipment.
• Respond to breakdowns and emergencies; troubleshoot and repair as needed; operate emergency generators.
• Coordinate with outside vendors and contractors; provide supervision and support for department projects.
• Be available for 24/7 emergency response on a rotating basis; participate in on-call schedule.
• Identify underground cables prior to excavation and ensure safety protocols are followed.

Skills

Journeyman Electrician experience

On-call rotation

Safety compliance

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

State or Federal Electrician Apprenticeship completion

Wisconsin Journeyman or Master Electrician License

Tools

Word processing & spreadsheets

Job description

Closing Date: November 11, 2026

Electrician

Milwaukee County General Mitchell Airport

Hourly Range: $37.73 – $56.60

Summary

The Electrician, under the direction of the Electrician Supervisor, will safely inspect, service, troubleshoot, replace, clean, adjust, and maintain the operational integrity of airport and airfield electrical systems, including but not limited to airfield lighting systems, high-voltage substation distribution equipment, building line and low-voltage systems, communication systems, and building management systems. This includes both Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport & various surrounding areas, as well as Timmermann Airport and various surrounding areas.

Role Responsibilities

• Maintain, service, repair, replace, and operate the specialized airfield systems. Includes runways, taxiways, signs, navigation aids, obstruction lights, beacons, and windsock lights in all weather conditions and various mandatory overtime hours as needed.
• Maintain, service, repair, and replace “Landside” lighting, power & communication systems. Respond to and complete needed preventative maintenance, service & repair requests on electrical system assets managed through the work order system in all weather conditions and various mandatory overtime hours as needed.
• Respond to breakdowns and emergencies regarding “Airfield & Landside” electrical systems in all weather conditions and various mandatory overtime hours as needed. Troubleshoot and perform repairs. Be able to operate and/or monitor emergency power generators.
• Accommodate outside vendors/contractors working on department maintenance and capital improvement projects with supervision, support, and equipment power needs in all weather conditions and various mandatory overtime hours as needed.
• Be available to provide 24/7 emergency response on a shared/rotating call-in basis in all weather conditions as needed.
• Locate and identify Airport-owned underground electrical and communication cables before excavating for construction projects.
• Other duties as assigned.
  • Interact with other trade disciplines to accomplish department objectives and goals.
  • Interact with the Building Automation System and other PC-based control systems.
  • Use electronic means to manage time reporting, continuing education and training, communication, and work orders.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current residency within the state of Wisconsin
• A valid state of Wisconsin driver’s license at time of hire and maintained throughout employment.
• At or within 6 months of hire, obtain & maintain a state-issued Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) without air brake restriction and an FAA Class 1 Airfield driving endorsement issued at Milwaukee Mitchell Intl Airport.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• At least 5 years of experience as a Journeyman Electrician.
• Basic knowledge of all related computer and software applications, such as word processing and spreadsheets
• Applicants must successfully undergo airport security screening and US Homeland Security criminal history background check to establish airport security clearance for access to secured and sterile areas and maintain this clearance throughout employment.

License/Apprenticeship required:

• State or Federal Electrician Apprenticeship completion certificateat the time of hire.
• State of Wisconsin Journeyman Electrician OR Master Electrician License at the time of hire.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of the standard practices, materials, and process of the trade; knowledge of power systems and application of electrical theory, principles, procedures, and materials as applied to high voltage systems; knowledge of electronic and solid state circuitry; knowledge of local and national codes and safety requirements; knowledge of instruments used to determine problems in all phases of electrical and/or electronic systems; skill in the use of tools, professional communication skills; ability to work in all weather conditions, ability to climb ladders, work at heights and in contained areas; ability to work without direct supervision; ability to work effectively and harmoniously with others. The ideal candidate will have a somewhat flexible schedule to accommodate bi-monthly on-call rotation and periodic start time adjustments.

NOTE: This original application is open to permanent residents of the state of Wisconsin at the time of application. In accordance with Section 11, Rule 3 of the Civil Service Rules, a non-competitive examination will be held for this position. The non-competitive examination will consist of criteria deemed appropriate by the Director of Human Resources.

APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF FILING APPLICATION