Electrician - Airfield Maintenance
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CVG Airport is hiring an Electrician - Airfield Maintenance. The Electrician - Airfield Maintenance is responsible for skilled work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of airfield lighting, signs, and regulators. This role also involves maintaining and repairing street lighting, entrance and exit gate electrical systems, and other electrical problems on airport grounds. The position assists with snow removal operations on varying shifts based on operational needs and provides training for airfield maintenance personnel.
Key focus areas include Maintain runway, taxiway, and other special airport lighting and signage systems, Maintain and repair airfield regulators, runway guard lights and runway ground weather sensors, and Maintain and repair street lighting.
Successful candidates bring 5 Years Experience, High School Diploma/G.E.D., and Equivalent Combination Of Education And Experience. Important skills include Airfield Lighting Maintenance, Airfield Signage Maintenance, Airfield Regulator Maintenance, Street Lighting Maintenance, Electrical Equipment Installation, and Security Gate Operator Maintenance. Preferred (not required): Electrical Theory, Mechanical Concepts, Generators, and Automatic Transfer Switches.
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Full job description
Experience Required
5 years
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma/G.E.D.
Education Or Experience Substitution
yes, equivalent combination of education and experience
License(s) Required
Kentucky Journeyman Electrician License, Commercial Driver's License - Class A or B (or the ability to acquire a Class A within 6 months of hire)
Compensation
$
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
Job Description
CLASS SUMMARY
Responsible for skilled work in the installation, maintenance and repair of airfield lighting, signs and regulators. Maintains and repairs street lighting, entrance and exit gate electrical systems, and other electrical problems on the airport grounds as needed. This position assists with snow removal operations on varying shifts, based on operational needs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Maintains runway, taxiway, and other special airport lighting and signage systems in accordance with codes, standards and other requirements.
Maintains and repairs airfield regulators, runway guard lights and runway ground weather sensors.
Maintains and repairs street lighting.
Maintains and installs electric equipment in buildings if needed
Maintains and repairs security gate operators and emergency generators.
Maintains airfield computer systems.
Performs snow and ice removal.
Assists in emergencies on CVG Airport property 24/7.
Safety Trainer position responsibilities: provide training for airfield maintenance personnel regarding CDL, safety and snow removal; writes training programs and standard operating procedures.
Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Minimum Education: HSD/GED
Minimum Years of Direct Experience: 5
Details:
Journeyman electrician experience in the installation, repair and maintenance of major electrical distribution systems, facilities and equipment.
Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS
Required
Kentucky Journeyman Electrician license
Obtain and maintain Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) clearance
FLIR Training
Confined Space Training
AAAE Airfield Lighting Certificate / ADB Airfield Lighting Certificate
Valid Commercial Driver’s License (or ability to acquire Class A CDL within 6 months of hire date)
Preferred
Additional Security Levels Required (Customs or Police Department): No
Airfield Driving
This position requires driving on the airfield and airfield ramps.
DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE OF
Electrical theory and calculations.
Mechanical concepts, i.e. structures, physics, engine operation.
Generators and Automatic Transfer Switches.
Equipment and associate conduit/wiring installation.
High voltage, motor and lighting controls.
OSHA Standards, National Electrical Code, NFPA 70E, and Airfield and FAA Regulations.
DEMONSTRATED SKILL IN
Use of a variety of computer-based technologies including word processing, and spreadsheets.
Establishing and maintaining effective, fair, cooperative, collaborative and respectful relationships with internal and external colleagues, peers, work teams and workgroups.
Why Join Us?
BENEFITS: (Full Time Positions)
100% Employer Paid Health & Wellness Center
Comprehensive Insurance Options: Medical, dental, vision and life insurance, including a $0 premium medical plan option and no spousal surcharge
CVG CARES: $2,500 employer paid childcare subsidy
Health Savings Account & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Retirement Plans: Employer and employee contributions to KY Public Pension Authority retirement plan
KY Deferred Comp Plans: 401(k) and 457 options
Generous Paid Time Off: Including 10 holidays a year
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary Wellness Program: Earn financial incentives and paid time off
Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Programs
Performance Reward Program (potential to earn up to $2100.00 annually)
Onsite Fitness Facilities
Don’t meet every requirement?
If you are excited to make a positive impact for our region, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for CVG Airport, whether it be this role or another.
Job Type
Full time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
39629
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