Maintenance Technician III, General Maintenance

Asheville Regional Airport; Fletcher (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Asheville Regional Airport is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to perform HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry and related trades across airport facilities including terminals and garages. The position requires independent initiative, strong trades knowledge, and coordination with airport officials to determine needs and priorities.

Responsibilities include preventive and corrective maintenance, budget planning support, safety compliance with FAA, TSA, OSHA and EPA, and assisting with

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Three (3) years apprenticeship program and/or technical school or combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled technical and trade work for airport buildings and related facilities including HVAC system repair, planning, and preventive maintenance; plumbing repairs, and installations; carpentry renovations and repairs; electrical and electronic system installation, maintenance, and repairs; locksmith including keys and cores also variety of general maintenance work.
• Performs corrective, preventative, predictive, and proactive maintenance of various systems at the Airport in compliance with established procedures, and FAA and TSA regulations.
• Maintains records, reports, and logs as required; responds to tenant needs in a timely, user-friendly manner.
• Coordinates with the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor and contractors; assists with budget projections and bid specifications.
• Responds to airport emergencies and abnormal operations per FAA standards and ACM requirements; participates in emergency response training.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Plumbing

Electrical work

Carpentry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

apprenticeship/technical schooling

Job description

Position Summary

Participates in technical and skilled trades in the maintenance and repair of airport buildings and related facilities. This position maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs a variety of building and facilities including, but not limited to, terminal, rental car facility, parking garage and more, as needed. Performs general maintenance activities including heating and air conditioning, plumbing, lighting systems, mechanical, electrical, electronic systems, car washes, vacuum systems, air compressors, gas pumps and tanks. Work requires significant independence and initiative and a significant knowledge of technical and trade practices and skills. Work also requires coordination with a variety of airport officials in determining needs and priorities. Participates in budget projections and purchasing. This employee may be called back as assigned. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Facilities/Landside Maintenance Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled technical and trade work for airport buildings and related facilities including HVAC system repair, planning, and preventive maintenance; plumbing repairs, and installations; carpentry renovations and repairs; electrical and electronic system installation, maintenance, and repairs; locksmith including keys and cores also variety of general maintenance work.
• Performs corrective, preventative, predictive, and proactive maintenance of various systems at the Airport in compliance with established procedures, and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations. Completes assignments in an effective and efficient manner in accordance with established procedures and regulations. Investigates, reviews, and coordinates activities with vendors, contractors, tenants, and others. Maintains all records, reports, and logs as required in accordance with established procedures and regulations.
• Performs work and provides customer service in alignment with the Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authoritys (GARAA) Vision, Mission, and Core Values. Responds to tenant needs as required in a timely, user-friendly manner.
• Recognizes emergency situations and takes appropriate action. Assures compliance with all applicable OSHA and EPA requirements. Maintains control of hazardous chemicals, substances, and waste within area of responsibility.
• Coordinates and schedules contracted installations and repairs with the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor, assists maintenance employees on electrical repairs of airfield and street lighting; performs janitorial maintenance of the terminal; performs grounds maintenance; repairs to baggage conveyors and passenger boarding bridges; checks and services the terminal heating and cooling systems, compressors, pumps, lighting and aircraft loading bridges in a constructive, team performance manner.
• Recommends and assists the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor with budget projections, develops cost estimates, assists with preparing the annual departmental budget and prepares bid specifications.
• Assists the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor with coordinating the operation and maintenance of HVAC, fire alarm, and security access system with contractors, staff, and other airport officials.
• Performs duties required for snow and ice removal for the airport. Ensures snow and ice removal are performed in accordance with FAA standards, the Snow and Ice Control Plan, and ACM requirements. Responds to and participates in airport emergencies and irregular operations; takes charge until relieved by a higher authority. Reacts quickly, calmly, and exercises independent judgement and initiative to protect persons, property, and ensures compliance. Conducts and participates in required emergency response training and exercises related to airport operations, emergencies, and security.
• Performs other duties and tasks, as ass gned.

Education Requirements

**(**Evaluation Factors: Skills, Knowledge, Experience, and Ability**)

High School Diploma or GED required.

Three (3) years apprenticeship program and/or technical school required or combination of education and experience that produces the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Experience In Carpentry, Preferred

Experience in HVAC, electrical work, preferred.