Date Opened: Monday, September 08, 2025 12:00 AM

Close Date: Monday, September 29, 2025 12:00 AM

Department: Aviation Department

Function Mechanics/Maintenance

Salary: $35.23 - $44.04 Commensurate with Experience

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SUMMARY

This is high-level technical and administrative work overseeing maintenance and repair of HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems, and related trades with a concentration in HAVC systems. Work requires extensive experience reviewing aviation construction drawings and overseeing aviation construction projects. Work is performed under strict guidelines, time limitations and limited supervision. Follow guidelines for public safety, security, and customer service. Work involves considerable contact with the public, contractors, and airport employees.

Responsibilities:

Supervises and participates in the proper installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems and other related building maintenance functions. Inspects assigned Airport construction projects.  Coordinates work with contracted construction inspectors and tenants. Works as Project Manager on assigned projects. Attends pre-bid and pre-construction conferences and answers questions about field conditions and special issues. Coordinates between contractors, engineers and Airport management.  Meets with contractors regarding issues that arise in the field.  Prepares suggested change orders that become necessary as a part of the contracts. Assign and review work of maintenance mechanics and other personnel engaged in building maintenance duties; providing technical assistance on unusual or complex assignments. Inspect equipment to determine needed repairs and necessary parts. Review work performed and materials to ensure accuracy and quality of work. Work with procurement to develop contracts and write scope of work. Authorize requests for parts, materials and supplies. Prepare cost and materials estimates on breakdowns and repairs. Perform related work as required. Ensures that employees are informed of, and comply with, safety rules, operating policies and personnel regulations. Subject to emergency call back for equipment repairs and inclement weather.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school graduate/GED required with seven years of experience or associates degree and three years’ experience in a relevant work/industry/military/job specific experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the essential job duties.  One year of supervisory experience in related field required. Experience should be at least on a journeyman’s level working on large commercial building systems. NC State HVAC H2 or H3 license required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of materials, methods and practices used in various types of airport construction
• Thorough knowledge of methods, tools and materials used in electrical installation, maintenance or repair.
• Considerable knowledge of construction specifications, plans, codes, regulations, and materials
• Knowledge of occupational hazards, environmental regulations, safety precautions and the ability to enforce adequate safety precautions against such hazards.
• Excellent organizational and reasoning skills required, as well as the ability to follow directions, communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, and complete projects accurately and on schedule
• Ability to supervise, assign and review work of subordinates.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with tenants, co-workers, contractors and the general public, and represent the Airport in a professional manner.

  

Physical Requirements:

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