Airport Facilities Technician II, III

The Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority (RTAA) is seeking a qualified candidate with at least two (2) years of well‑rounded general maintenance experience to join our Building Maintenance and Services team as an Airport Facilities Technician II, III
. The RTAA offers a positive, professional work environment that values teamwork, honesty, respect, recognition, integrity, innovation, versatility, and excellence.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m., Sunday, June 28th, 2026. Only individuals currently employed with the RTAA are eligible.

This is an hourly and overtime‑eligible position. Applications must indicate availability for day, swing, and graveyard shifts 7 days a week, including holidays.

• Repairs and replaces plumbing fixtures and clear obstructions from lines.
• Maintains and repairs RTAA facilities, equipment, and buildings through carpentry, electrical, painting, plumbing, and mechanical work in support of the preventive maintenance program.
• Installs, adjusts, repairs, and inspects HVAC equipment, including furnaces, boilers, chillers, air conditioning units, exhaust fans, and related systems.
• Completes daily, weekly, and monthly checklists and maintains maintenance records.
• Performs carpentry work such as construction, installation, remodeling, and repair of cabinets, partitions, sheetrock, walls, stucco, windows, locks, doors, roofs, and foundations.
• Operates and maintains mechanical tools and equipment such as power saws, sanders, drills, air compressors, paint sprayers, and sewer augers.
• Reads and interprets sketches, diagrams, and blueprints.
• Repairs and maintains electrical lighting systems.
• Has general knowledge of a CMMS system for work orders and preventive maintenance.
• Performs heavy manual labor.
• Participates in snow removal by maintaining landside roads, parking areas, ramps, and walkways.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Routine lifting of 25 lbs. (up to 75 lbs. occasionally).
• Work in all weather conditions and environments.
• Operate in confined spaces and at heights.
• Use personal protective equipment and follow safety protocols.

$25.97 - $32.05 per hour
, with opportunity for merit‑based increases up to $39.21 per hour. Non‑day shift employees receive an additional $3.00 per hour shift differential. Initial salary is based on experience and qualifications.

Employee benefits include 100% employer‑paid contributions to the Nevada PERS retirement program, 100% employer‑paid health insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, 14 paid holidays per year, and tuition reimbursement.

Facilities Technician II – Performs duties under general supervision and is distinguished from Technician I by partially autonomous performance of a full range of duties.

Required

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent certificate. An equivalent combination of experience and training may be substituted on a year‑for‑year basis.

Required Experience: Two (2) years of experience performing the full range of semi‑skilled facilities maintenance or construction work, exceeding or equivalent to Technician II.

Required Licensing: A valid Driver’s License is required at the time of application.

Facilities Technician III – Performs duties under general supervision and is distinguished from Technician II by independent performance and exercise of high judgment and initiative.

Required

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent certificate. Equivalent experience may be substituted on a year‑for‑year basis.

Required Experience: Five (5) years of skilled facilities maintenance or construction work, exceeding or equivalent to Technician II.

Required Licensing: A valid Driver’s License is required at the time of application.

Education: Associate’s degree, technical, or vocational training is preferred.

Experience: Commercial plumbing repair and maintenance.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a healthy work environment and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected class.