Organization: City of Mesa - Falcon Field Airport

Post Until: 10/20/2024

Location Mesa, Arizona

Primary Category Airport Maintenance

Type of Position Full-Time

Education Requirement Highschool/GED

Experience Requirement 1 year+

Salary $42,469.65 - $66,070.16 Annually

How to Apply/Contact Please find the job listed at http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mesaaz If you have additional questions please contact Mark Gibbs, Airport Project & Operations Manager at (480) 644-4230.

Description & Details The City of Mesa is looking for one (1) Airport Maintenance & Operation Technician. Falcon Field Airport (FFZ) is a dynamic, people orientated general aviation airport located in northeastern corner of the Phoenix Metropolitan Area. Falcon Field is a general aviation (GA) reliever airport that serves as an alternative for civilian and military aviation. With over 348,000 aircraft operations annually, Falcon Field Airport is in the top 5 busiest general aviation airports in the United States. Last year it was ranked #2. The airport hosts 3 F.B.O.s, has 142 on field businesses, 833 based aircraft, and employs 1,388 people. The airport is growing and is looking for those who have a passion for working in a thriving aviation community. Description/Duties:First review of applications will be Monday, October 7, 2024, then weekly thereafter. An Airport Maintenance and Operations Technician is responsible for performing a variety of semiskilled and skilled tasks in the maintenance and operation of Falcon Field Airport. The incumbent assists with airport improvement projects and ensures contractors are in compliance with airport safety requirements. An Airport Maintenance and Operations Technician is required to use appropriate safety equipment and follow safety procedures, including unique requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). An employee of this class is required to respond to airport-related emergency situations as directed by the immediate supervisor or upper-level of management (24 hours a day, 7 days per week). Work is often performed under adverse weather conditions and exposure to aircraft hazards and moving vehicles. Duties may include pesticide and herbicide application for weed control and pest extermination to maintain airport safety. Work is subject to irregular hours (including evenings, weekends, and holidays). This class performs related duties as required. This class is distinguished from the class Airport Electrical Maintenance Technician by the absence of duties involving work with higher voltage electricity and the absence of lead worker responsibilities. This class is supervised by the Airport Maintenance and Operations Supervisor and is FLSA nonexempt.Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions. Qualifications & Requirements: Employee Values: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity. Minimum Qualifications Required. Graduation from high school or GED. Good (1 - 3 years) experience in facilities, grounds maintenance, or other related maintenance experience. Special Requirements. Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date. Must be able to obtain pesticide applicator license within first six months of hire. Substance Abuse Testing. Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this classification, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement alcohol, drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy Preferred/Desirable Qualifications. Experience using two-way radio in airport setting is highly preferred. At least six months experience in airfield maintenance is desirable.