Maintenance Technician - Airport

City of Boise; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-cost medical coverage for you and

Family

PERSI retirement + employer-matched

Vacation time and holidays

11 weeks parental leave

Tuition reimbursement and free local 1

Life and long-term disability

Job summary

The City of Boise is seeking a Technician to support the Boise Airport's growing maintenance program. You will troubleshoot, repair, operate and maintain equipment and systems across terminal, parking areas and baggage handling.

This role offers a clear career path—from Technician to Technician Sr., then Maintenance Mechanic Sr., and finally Airport Maintenance Mechanic Lead—along with comprehensive benefits and required security screenings.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of facility maintenance, safety and security systems, baggage handling systems, PLCs, HVAC and related controls.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems and the operation of related tools and software.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots, diagnoses, operates, repairs and maintains equipment and systems at the airport.
• Performs maintenance and remodels on terminal, parking areas, and rental properties.
• Works under supervision while handling multiple tasks in baggage handling system.
• Coordinates with supervisors to keep airport operations running smoothly.

Skills

Facility maintenance

Safety systems

Baggage handling systems

PLCs

HVAC controls

Electrical systems

Computer usage

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Journeyman trade license (or equivalent)

Job description

Summary Statement

The Boise Airport is growing! To keep pace with the growth of our city and meet the demands of our community, the airport is undergoing a multi-million-dollar capital expansion plan to accommodate future transportation needs. This role offers a clear career path, starting as a technician and advancing to Technician Sr., then Maintenance Mechanic Sr., and finally Airport Maintenance Mechanic Lead. Each step provides increased responsibility, specialization, and leadership opportunities. You'll grow professionally while ensuring the smooth operation of airport systems.

Summary Statement

The Boise Airport is growing! To keep pace with the growth of our city and meet the demands of our community, the airport is undergoing a multi-million-dollar capital expansion plan to accommodate future transportation needs. This role offers a clear career path, starting as a technician and advancing to Technician Sr., then Maintenance Mechanic Sr., and finally Airport Maintenance Mechanic Lead. Each step provides increased responsibility, specialization, and leadership opportunities. You'll grow professionally while ensuring the smooth operation of airport systems.

The Technician Role

• Troubleshoots, diagnoses, operates, repairs and maintains several types of equipment and systems at the airport.
• Conducts maintenance, repairs and remodels on the airport terminal, parking areas and rental properties.
• Conducts all tasks and duties under supervision in the baggage handling system.
• This position works under immediate/direct supervision.

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of experience performing repairs and maintenance in an industrial or commercial setting, a journey-level trade license, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Licensing And Other Requirements

• Valid state-issued driver’s license.
• Ability to complete airport driver training/certification.

Special Requirements

Applicants Must Be Able To Pass

• City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation
• Driving Record Check
• Transportation Security Administration background check (SIDA)

Why the City of Boise?

The benefits are real and among the best in the Treasure Valley:

• Zero-cost premium medical coverage for you and your family
• PERSI retirement plus employer-matched 401(k)/457b
• 10 hours vacation/month (grows with tenure), 12 paid holidays, and 8 hours sick leave/month
• 10 weeks paid parental leave
• $500 annual wellbeing incentive
• Tuition reimbursement and free local bus pass
• Basic life and long-term disability insurance at no cost

This job posting may close earlier than the listed closing date. If this occurs, a minimum of 24 hours’ notice will be provided prior to closing. Applications received for this recruitment may be used to fill similar vacancies within the City of Boise as they occur.

Essential Functions

Handles moderately complex issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.

Maintains, repairs and operates fire detection and suppression systems, baggage handling systems, jet bridges, the Siemens DDC control panel and the domestic water system. Performs indoor and outdoor general facility repairs and remodeling activities such as patching, painting, door repairs, ceiling work, electrical maintenance and system troubleshooting. Troubleshoots meters and control circuits, security systems, gates and a wide array of mechanical and electrical devices. Upholds all safety standards and procedures when performing tasks to ensure the safety of the general public, coworkers and self. Utilizes protective clothing and materials when working with fluids and chemicals.

Performs administrative tasks for purchasing and repair projects as assigned. Coordinates with supervisors and coworkers to ensure the airport is operational and to prioritize upcoming and current projects. Coordinates with co-workers to offer technical resource ideas and suggestions and makes routine decisions.

Operates equipment to remove snow from the terminal ramp, general aviation and freight ramps, and taxiways. Applies sand and de-icing chemicals to ramps, roads and walkways as required.

Interacts with the public and provides information or directs them to appropriate personnel.

Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

Requirements

Additional Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

Knowledge of: all aspects of facility maintenance; safety and security systems, baggage handling systems, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), HVAC and related controls; operation of equipment and tools used; principles of electrical systems; and computer usage including related software.

Ability to: comply with safety and security measures as required in an airport environment; safely use a variety of hand and power tools; communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance; and perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation.

Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training

Four years of experience in commercial facility maintenance and a specialty trade license.

Working Conditions

The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Efforts

While performing the duties of this job the employee is always lifting/carrying up to 35 pounds, frequently lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds and rarely lifting/carrying up to 75 pounds. Also, the employee is always pushing/pulling up to 10 pounds, frequently pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds, occasionally pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds and rarely pushing/pulling up to 100 pounds. The noise level is occasionally very loud and rarely loud. Work includes sensory ability to talk, hear, smell and touch. Work in this position also includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Employees will sit, stand, walk, runn, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, climb and balance. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.

Working Environment

The work environment will include inside conditions, outdoor weather conditions, areas of dust, odors, mist and gases or other airborne matter. Employees are exposed to mechanical and electrical hazards and work in/at heights. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position. Work includes protected exposure to bodily fluids and chemicals. Employees work around baggage handling systems, driveway curbing and moving vehicles such as aircraft tugs and luggage carts.

This position works: on a shift schedule and all shifts in a 24/7/365 operation and schedules are adjusted per business needs.