Airport Lighting & Sign Technician

Position Title:

Airport Lighting & Sign Technician

Bargaining Unit:

AFSCME

Job Description:

Under direction of the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor, the Airport Lighting and Sign Technician maintains, repairs, installs and troubleshoots lighting systems and related electrical equipment. Electrical systems and equipment include area lighting, transformers, automated control systems and similar apparatus. May serve as a lead worker on an assigned crew.

About the Position:

The Airport Lighting & Sign Technician performs skilled electrical maintenance, repair, and installation work on airport lighting systems, controls, and specialty signs to ensure the safe and reliable operation of airport facilities. This position troubleshoots electrical equipment, performs preventive maintenance, interprets electrical drawings and schematics, and supports lighting and sign installation projects. In addition, maintains maintenance records, collaborates with contractors and airport stakeholders, and may serve as a lead worker on assigned crews.

Position Hourly Range:

$26.57 - $34.96/hr based on qualifications and experience.

This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:

• Health Insurance

• 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:

• Troubleshoots and diagnoses lighting, sign systems, or equipment malfunctions using various test instruments and tools. Repairs or replaces faulty wiring. Requests or recommends required maintenance of related facilities, buildings and associated equipment related to lighting systems.  May request Capital Improvement projects for lighting systems. 

• Plans, installs and maintains electrical equipment including switches and lighting by making appropriate repairs and adjustments. 

• Rebuilds various types of equipment such as lighting and distribution equipment, switches, contactors, relays, and related equipment as needed. 

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

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

• Works with contractors and may inspect their work to ensure compliance with Airport specifications.  Works closely with tenants and vendors in leased area to meet lighting needs and make repairs during hours that will not interfere with business activity. 

• May operate heavy equipment, including aerial platform vehicles, trenchers, and backhoes to perform assigned tasks. 

• Designs, implements, and monitors lighting energy conservation measures.  Works closely with the Building Automations programmers to implement cost saving controls. 

• Assembles illuminating devices into sign boxes.  Constructs specialty Airport signs and provides backup support for sign shop crews when necessary. 

• Repairs and services lighting and signs using hand tools, metal working tools and welding equipment, also following blueprints or engineering specifications.. 

• Uses computer software to run Building Automation Software and to input and track maintenance data. 

• Other Duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Two years’ experience working on computer-controlled lighting systems and specialty  lighting. 

• Knowledge of working with energized circuits. 

• Knowledge of electrical wiring, electrical controls, and lighting systems. Must be familiar 

• with the proper use of hand tools commonly used in the electrical trade, and have general  mechanical ability.  

• Experience driving heavy excavation equipment. 

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

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. 

• 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