Airport Mechanic Iii

AIRPORT MECHANIC III# Amarillo Careers## AIRPORT MECHANIC IIIApply:
Airport:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
End Date:
November 20, 2026 (23 days left to apply):
JR3376
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* JOB TITLE:

** Airport Mechanic III
** JOB CLASS NUMBER:
** TRD
962
* * PAY GRADE: G06
**** FLSA STATUS:
** Non-Exempt
** BUSINESS UNIT NAME:
** Airport Operations
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* REPORTS TO:

** Assigned by Airport Facilities Director
** SUPERVISORY WORK:
** None
* * STARTING RATE**: $26.00 per hour  
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* Summary:

** As a Building Mechanic III at Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport, you will play an important role in maintaining a safe and functional environment for the traveling public, airport tenants, and employees.  You will be part of one of three maintenance teams responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of airport facilities and critical infrastructure. Your responsibilities will include maintaining airport buildings, car wash equipment, baggage handling systems, irrigation systems, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems, as well as performing minor automation and controls work.  

This position offers the opportunity to apply your technical skills, troubleshoot a variety of systems, and contribute directly to the safe and efficient operation of the Airport.
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* What we Offer:

*** City of Amarillo benefits
* Competitive pay
* 4/10 work weeks
* TMRS Retirement
* Paid time off, paid sick days and paid holidays
* Tuition reimbursement. Must meet city qualifications
* City health plans
* Compensation pay for qualified certificates
* Tool allowance  
** ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
*** Performs carpentry, plumbing, electrical and mechanical repairs to buildings and facilities; and paints wood and metal surfaces.
* Instructs and leads lower-level Airport Mechanics and Airport Utility Workers as part of a formal training program.
* Verifies work orders to determine priorities.
* Communicates with the Air Traffic Control Tower and pilots to be able to work in and around aircraft traffic on the taxiways and runways.
* Inspects buildings and equipment to assure proper operation and condition; determine needed repairs or maintenance.
* Inspects boilers/chillers for any repairs needed.
* Dismantles, repairs, and reassembles electrical wiring, replaces bulbs and capacitors, heating, air conditioning, plumbing and similar facilities.
* Inspect jet bridges for maintenance and repairs.
* Inspects air handlers for maintenance and repairs.
* Inspects conveyor system for maintenance and repairs.
* Inspects terminal/concourse for any repairs needed.
* Performs general maintenance on sanitary and mechanical systems of buildings.
* Maintains the overall condition of the buildings and/or airfield.
* Mixes and applies paints.
* Installs and repairs floor coverings.
* Welds steps, walkways, brackets and piping with gas or arc welding equipment.
* Operates equipment  to remove contaminants from runways, taxiways, ramps, and parking areas.
* Operates light to medium automotive equipment, large trucks with dump beds and snow removal plows attached. Also operates tractors with front end loaders, various snow removal equipment, forklifts and tractors with shredders attached.
* Assists with issues concerning previous work orders, through email, over the phone and in person, as needed.
* Oversees airfield repairs including lighting, painting, surface repair and airfield lighting systems.
* Approves purchases up to $1,000 without approval from supervisor.
* Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
** MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
** Requires a High School Diploma or its equivalent and a minimum  three years of building and facilities maintenance experience, including at least three years of experience installing, maintaining and repairing HVAC and mechanical systems and equipment.  FAA…