Maintenance Repair Technician Level 2 - IAH Airport (OAP)

Oshkosh AeroTech; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401K plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Oshkosh AeroTech, LLC in Houston, TX is seeking a Maintenance Repair Technician Level II to troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on airport operations systems and controls. The role includes managing reactive, preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance tasks and maintaining detailed CMMS records.

The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical and electrical systems background, be safety-focused, and able to communicate effectively with the Site Manager.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License required.
• Experience operating and maintaining aviation ground support equipment preferred.
• Willingness to work day or night shifts, including weekends and holidays.

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 the Site Manager.
• Interpret manuals, blueprints, electrical schematics, and work orders to perform service tasks.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and equipment failures to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot and repair motors, motor controls, sensors, switches, relays, contactors, VFDs, and other components.
• Identify root causes of recurring failures and recommend fixes.
• Provide technical guidance to junior technicians as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and teamwork.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Airport maintenance experience

Shift flexibility

Education

High School diploma or GED

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 Maintenance Repair Technician Level II , responsible for troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance on airport operations area's 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

Joining Oshkosh Aerotech means becoming a valued member of a dynamic team with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, 401K, and more!

YOUR IMPACT

• 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 AOA 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 night shift 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 Maintenance Technician II (OAP), 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 o