Airfield Maintenance Electrician

Position Title:

Airfield Maintenance Electrician

Job Description:

This classification is reserved for positions with primary responsibility to provide full performance level work on airfield lighting systems.

Working as a fully licensed electrician, incumbent maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs airfield lighting systems and some airport navigational aids with strict compliance to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and recommendations. Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on lighting systems and other exterior or interior electrical systems at journey level. May perform electrical work in other areas as assigned including: street and area lighting, facility power distribution, transformers, motors, switch gear, automated control systems and similar apparatus. Leads and assists with training and certification of apprentice-level maintenance electricians. Except as stipulated below, requires license by the State of Utah as a journey level or master electrician. May serve as a lead worker on an assigned crew.

About the Position:

Join a team that keeps critical airport operations running safely and smoothly as an Airfield Maintenance Electrician! In this hands-on role, you’ll maintain, troubleshoot, and repair essential airfield lighting systems and electrical infrastructure, ensuring compliance with FAA standards. From runway and taxiway lighting to power distribution and control systems, you’ll work on a wide range of equipment that supports safe aircraft operations. This position offers the opportunity to apply your expertise at the journey level, collaborate with contractors and internal teams, and make a direct impact on the safety and reliability of airport operations.

Position Hourly Range:

$41.49 - $51.90/hr based on qualifications and experience.

This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:

• Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)

• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

• Paid vacation and personal leave

• 6-12 weeks of paid parental leave available

• Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)

• A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

• Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually

• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

Typical Duties:

• Performs routine tasks involving maintenance and repair of runway and taxiway edge lights, lighted signs, PAPI's, and REILS. Performs preventative maintenance tasks on airfield lighting system equipment in accordance with FAA guidelines.

• Troubleshoots and diagnoses system or equipment malfunctions using various test instruments and tools. Plans, installs and modifies building lighting and power distribution systems in conformance with the National Electric Code. Maintains electrical equipment including motors, switch gear, lighting, telemetry and similar apparatus by making appropriate repairs and adjustments.

• Works with contractors and may inspect their work to ensure compliance with Airport specifications. Plans, installs and maintains all airfield lighting systems and some navigational aids with strict compliance to the FAA regulations and recommendations.

• Repairs or replaces faulty wiring and damaged equipment and distribution systems. These include indoor and outdoor systems and may be underground or concealed. Requests required maintenance of related facilities such buildings, vaults and associated equipment.

• Designs electrical systems for various equipment and facilities including specifications, availability of needed equipment, installation time and costs; then takes appropriate actions to ensure proper installation and operation of said equipment at facilities.  Remodels existing facilities in compliance with specifications and codes.

• Rebuilds various types of equipment such as:  Lighting and distribution equipment including runway and taxiway lights, motors, pumps, switches, transformers and related equipment as needed.   May be required to follow precise instructions.

• Maintains various precision telemetry and other automated control systems, which may include water distribution systems to regulate pressures and flows, or navigational aids such as PAPI and VASI.  Must be able to make precise adjustments to the function and/or aiming of these devices.

• Performs routine repairs and maintenance on airport emergency generators.

• Reads blueprints and drawings and must be familiar with various methods of design and symbols commonly used in electrical schematics.

• Maintains accurate records of work performed and time and material used. Maintains inventories of equipment and replacement parts.  Performs preventive maintenance and may create maintenance schedules.  Recommends material procurement.

• Trains or assists in the training of subordinates, including apprenticeship maintenance electricians.  May perform general maintenance duties in one or more craft or building trades other than electrical.  May operate heavy equipment including aerial platform vehicles, trenchers, and backhoes.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possession of a current license with the State of Utah as a Journeyman or Master Electrician. Experience including airfield lighting maintenance and repair is desired but not required.

• Knowledge of electrical motors and motor controls, wiring, pumps and lighting systems, and general mechanical ability. Must be familiar with the use of hand tools commonly used in the electrical trade.

• Knowledge of building and electrical codes.

• Valid driver’s license or driving privilege card. May be required to obtain a Commercial Driver's License, depending on needs of the assigned area.

Working Conditions:

• Moderately heavy physical activity. May be required to lift, pull or push moderately heavy weights. May have to stand, walk, or sit uncomfortably for extended periods. Extreme exposure to weather including heat, cold, dampness, fumes, noise, dust and grease. May be exposed to heights, and high voltages.

• Subject to callback, shift work, emergency work requirements and other non­standard working hour assignments.

• Moderate exposure to stressful situations.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. 

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

POSITION TYPE

Full-Time

DEPARTMENT

Airport

Full Time/Part Time:

Full time

Scheduled Hours:

40