Senior Airport Equipment Mechanic

Clark County Department of Aviation; Paradise (NV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clark County Department of Aviation is hiring a Senior Airport Equipment Mechanic to oversee work crews and maintain essential systems at Harry Reid International Airport. This role requires mechanical troubleshooting expertise, experience in building systems maintenance, and valid driver’s license. Applicants must demonstrate leadership abilities and meet physical demands.

Qualifications

• 3 years of skilled experience in building systems installation and maintenance.
• Valid Class C Nevada Driver's License.
• Ability to operate tools and equipment and lift up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Lead and organize work crews with assigned tasks.
• Inspect and repair luggage systems and boarding bridges.
• Maintain tools, inventory, and records.

Skills

Mechanical Troubleshooting

Electrical Troubleshooting

Team Leadership

Welding

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Completion of recognized apprenticeship

Trade School Attendance

Job description

The Clark County Department of Aviation is seeking qualified candidates for the Senior Airport Equipment Mechanic position. This role involves providing work direction and training to employees, performing journey-level mechanical work at Harry Reid International Airport, and maintaining complex luggage movement systems. The position requires troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues across various systems.

This examination will establish an open competitive eligibility list to fill current and future vacancies within the next six months, which may be extended as needed. Employee Services reserves the right to select only the most qualified applicants.

Education and Experience:

Graduation from high school or equivalent, completion of a recognized apprenticeship as an electrician, plant, HVAC, or facility mechanic, and three years of full-time skilled experience in installation, maintenance, and repair of building systems. Additional experience may substitute for an apprenticeship on a year-for-year basis. Attendance at a trade school is desirable.

Qualifying education and experience must be documented in the application; resumes are not a substitute.

Working Conditions: Extended shifts or emergency call-backs.

Licensing and Certification: Valid Class C Nevada Driver's License at hire.

Other Requirements: Pre-employment medical and drug tests, residency within Clark County, legal work authorization in the U.S., background checks, and security clearance requirements.

Physical Demands: Ability to operate tools and equipment, work in confined spaces, lift up to 100 pounds, and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading work crews, organizing and assigning tasks.
• Inspecting and repairing luggage systems, aircraft boarding bridges, doors, gates, and restraint systems.
• Maintaining tools, inventory, and records.
• Providing input on personnel matters, estimating job needs, and performing welding and fabrication.
• Participating in planning, troubleshooting, and repairs of mechanical and electrical equipment.