AIRPORT BUILDING TECHNICIAN - AVIATION - City of Manchester, NH

Grade 17

Starting Range: $25.31 - $33.05 - plus a comprehensive benefits package

General Statement of Duties:

Performs structural and mechanical preventative maintenance and repair on Airport buildings; performs directly related work as required.

Examples of Essential Work:

• Performs corrective and preventive maintenance on all structural and mechanical systems within airport facilities;
• Performs corrective and preventive maintenance on small equipment, irrigation systems, jetway bridges, commute-a-walks and related;
• Troubleshoots and replaces defective electrical and electronic equipment;
• Installs electric, computer and telephone cable;
• Troubleshoots, performs preventative maintenance and performs repairs on Building HVAC systems;
• Performs snow removal and de-icing operations during snow storms;
• Enforces Airport FAA safety and security regulations;
• Serves as a member of the Airport emergency response team;
• Lays out, assembles and installs suspended ceilings as needed;
• Works with master electrician on electrical service changes, generator tie-ins etc.;
• Installs new electrical outlets and light fixtures;
• Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions;
• Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems;
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices and new developments in assigned work areas;
• Responds to citizens’ questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner;
• Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities;
• Performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification.

Acceptable Experience and Training:

• Graduation from High School or possession of GED; and
• Some experience in building maintenance and/or any of the skilled trades; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Required Special Qualifications:

• Class B CDL; (Individuals may be hired without the CDL. However, those individuals must attain the Class B CDL within the first six months of employment)
• On call status.