Electrician - Facilities Maintenance

CVG Airport Authority; Burlington (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health & wellness center

401(k) and retirement plans

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

CVG Airport Authority is seeking a skilled electrician to install, maintain and repair electrical systems and lighting across airport facilities. The role includes on-call duties and operating a bucket truck for high pole lighting maintenance.

The position requires a minimum of five years’ direct experience and a Kentucky Journeyman Electrician license, with SIDA clearance and a valid CDL. OSHA/N.E.C. compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of direct experience in installation, repair and maintenance of major electrical control systems.
• Valid Driver's License is required.
• Kentucky Journeyman Electrician license is required.
• Commercial Driver's License - Class A or B (or ability to acquire Class B within 6 months)
• Maintain SIDA clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain special airport lighting systems in accordance with codes and standards.
• Perform aerial work from a bucket truck on 70' light poles.
• Install, maintain, modify and repair motors, high voltage vaults, transformers, insulators, switches, switching gear, emergency generators, relays, circuit breakers and related components.
• Inspect and test electrical components, including thermal imaging of equipment.
• Read electric meters and respond on call to system problems.
• Complete work orders and record time/materials in the asset management system.

Skills

Electrical theory

Mechanical concepts

High voltage systems

Safety codes

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Job description

Responsible for skilled work in the installation, maintenance and repair of airport electrical systems, facilities and equipment. Preventative maintenance and repair on electrical systems and equipment. Operate various measuring, diagnostic, and testing equipment. Perform other duties as assigned or needed. Other duties include snow removal, operating heavy equipment, data entry, and facilities on-call responsibilities. This position assists with snow removal operations on varying shifts, based on operational needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Maintains special airport lighting systems in accordance with codes, and standards.
• Aerial work performed from a bucket truck on 70' light poles throughout the facility.
• Install, maintain, modify & repair motors, high voltage vaults, transformers, insulators, switches, switching gear, emergency generators, relays, circuit breakers and other electrical components of the lighting and mechanical systems in all airport related facilities.
• Assists in inspecting the contract installation of electrical facilities and in developing improvements to such facilities.
• Inspect and test components of electrical systems, including performing thermal imaging on assigned equipment.
• Read electric meters
• On call to respond to system problems.
• Complete work orders and record time/material utilized on jobs, through a computer-based asset management system.
• May perform the duties of Safety Trainer.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Minimum Education: HSD/GED
Minimum Years of Direct Experience: 5
Details: Installation, repair and maintenance of major electrical control systems. Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS

Required

• Valid Driver's License
• Kentucky Journeyman Electrician license
• Commercial Driver's License - Class A or B (or the ability to acquire a Class B within 6 months of the hire date)
• Maintain Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) clearance

Additional Security Levels Required (Customs or Police Department)

Yes

Airfield Driving

This position requires driving on the airfield and airfield ramps.

DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE OF

• Electrical theory and calculations.
• Mechanical concepts, i.e. structures, physics, engine operation.
• Generators and Automatic Transfer Switches; VFDs and UPS.
• Equipment and associate conduit/wiring installation.
• High voltage, motor and lighting controls.
• OSHA Standards, National Electrical Code and Airfield and FAA Regulations.

DEMONSTRATED SKILL IN

• Use of a variety of computer-based technologies including word processing, and spreadsheets.
• Establishing and maintaining effective, fair, cooperative, collaborative and respectful relationships with internal and external colleagues, peers, work teams and workgroups.

BENEFITS

• 100% Employer Paid Health & Wellness Center
• Comprehensive Insurance Options: Medical, dental, vision and life insurance, including a $0 premium medical plan option and no spousal surcharge
• CVG CARES: $2,500 employer paid childcare subsidy
• Health Savings Account & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Plans: Employer and employee contributions to KY Public Pension Authority retirement plan
• KY Deferred Comp Plans: 401(k) and 457 options
• Generous Paid Time Off: Including 10 holidays a year
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Wellness Program: Earn financial incentives and paid time off
• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Programs
• Performance Reward Program (potential to earn up to $2100.00 annually)
• Onsite Fitness Facilities

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