Maintenance Repair Technician II - IAH Airport (Facilities)

Oshkosh AeroTech; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401K

Job summary

Oshkosh AeroTech invites qualified candidates to join our team as a Facilities Maintenance Technician II. This role focuses on troubleshooting, repairing, and preventive maintenance of airport facility systems and controls.

You will manage maintenance tasks using the CMMS and respond to issues promptly on an active airport ramp. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in maintenance, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to obtain airport security clearance.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain airport security clearance.
• 3+ years of experience in equipment and maintenance operations.
• Availability to work day or night shifts including weekends and holidays.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in airport operations or facility maintenance.
• Ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance on facility systems and controls.
• Accurately document maintenance activities, repairs, parts usage, and equipment conditions in the CMMS.
• Execute reactive, preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance, including emergency response.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and control system failures and determine corrective actions.
• Communicate critical equipment conditions and maintenance updates to Site Manager.

Skills

Driver's license

Maintenance experience

Security clearance readiness

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Blueprints

Electrical schematics

Job description

About Oshkosh AeroTech, An Oshkosh Company

Oshkosh AeroTech is a leading provider of aviation ground support products, gate equipment and airport services to commercial airlines, airports, air-freight carriers, ground handling and military customers. Oshkosh AeroTech offers products that make a difference in people’s lives by supporting those in our communities who do some of the toughest work. They own many of the most trusted brands in the air transportation industry, including LEKTRO®, JetAire®, JetPower®, AmpTekÔ, Jetway®, and more.

Join Oshkosh Aerotech as a Facilities Maintenance Technician II, responsible for troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance on airport facility systems and controls. You'll manage reactive, preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance tasks, swiftly respond to maintenance requests, and ensure detailed documentation within the CMMS. Ideal for someone with a strong background in mechanical and electrical systems who thrives in a dynamic, safety-focused environment.

Our Benefits

• medical coverage
• dental coverage
• vision coverage
• 401K

and more!

YOUR IMPACT

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned.

• Perform advanced troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance on facility systems and controls.
• Accurately document maintenance activities, repairs, parts usage, and equipment conditions in the CMMS.
• Execute reactive, preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance, including emergency response.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and control system failures and determine appropriate corrective actions.
• Promptly communicate critical equipment conditions, operational impacts, and maintenance updates to the Site Manager.
• Interpret manuals, blueprints, electrical schematics, and work orders to perform required service tasks.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and equipment failures to minimize operational downtime.
• Troubleshoot and repair motors, motor controls, sensors, switches, relays, contactors, VFDs, and other mechanical and electrical components.
• Assist with identifying root causes of recurring equipment failures and recommend corrective actions.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to Facilities Maintenance Technician I employees as needed.
• Ensure compliance with company safety standards and collaborate effectively within a diverse team.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License.
• 3+ years’ experience in equipment and maintenance operations
• Ability to obtain airport security clearance.
• Availability to work day or nightshift including weekends and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in airport operations or facility maintenance.
• Plumbing/electrical background with 480V, 3-phase motors.
• Ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems, equipment maintenance, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Basic proficiency with computers and common software applications.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of a Facilities Maintenance Technician, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and work in small spaces. Ladder work required. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Ability to work in outside weather conditions on an airport ramp around aircrafts and the confined areas of baggage conveyor systems. Specific vision abilities required by this job include good close proximity vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Good hand / eye coordination is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment is similar to airport operation with vehicular traffic. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, outside weather conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, cold, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Employees will work on an airport ramp around aircrafts and around heavy equipment.

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our talent acquisition team by email [e-mail].

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.