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 I, II, III. The RTAA offers a positive, professional work environment that values teamwork, honesty, respect, recognition, integrity, innovation, versatility, and excellence. If this sounds like an environment in which you would THRIVE, the RTAA is a wonderful place to make a career!

• Repairs and replaces plumbing fixtures including sinks, toilets, faucets and pipes, clear obstructions from lines.
• Maintains and repairs RTAA facilities, equipment, and buildings by performing a variety of skilled and semi‑skilled carpentry, electrical, painting, plumbing, and mechanical repair work in order to meet the goals and objectives of RTAA preventive maintenance program(s)
• Installs, adjusts, repairs, and inspects heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment including forced air furnaces, boilers, water pumps, chillers, air conditioning units, exhaust fans, air filters, compressors, cooling towers and heat exchangers, checks and repairs alarm doors, automatic doors, baggage belts, jet bridges, elevators, escalators.
• Completes daily, weekly, and monthly checklist on building equipment maintenance repairs and maintains records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
• Performs carpentry work including the construction, installation, remodel and repair of cabinets, partitions, sheetrock, walls, stucco, windows, locks, doors, roofs, and foundations; participates in remodeling of facilities; installs, maintains, and repairs a variety of floor coverings such as carpeting, tile and wood.
• Operates, maintains, and repairs a variety of mechanical tools and equipment such as power saws, power sanders, drills, air compressors, paint sprayers, sewer augers and various hand tools required for carpentry, plumbing and maintenance work.
• Reads and interprets sketches, diagrams, and blueprints.
• Repairs and maintains electrical lighting systems and fixtures.
• Must have a general knowledge of a CMMS system in reference to WO’s and PM’s
• Performs heavy manual labor.
• Participates in snow removal by keeping the landside roads, parking areas, ramps and walkways clear using snowplows, sweepers, blowers, and hand shovels.
• Other duties as assigned.

This job requires physical stamina and agility, including:

• Routine lifting of 25 lbs. (up to 75 lbs. occasionally).
• Work in all weather conditions and environments.
• Operation in confined spaces and at heights.
• Use of PPE and adherence to strict safety protocols.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

$24.71 - $32.05 per hour, with opportunity for additional merit‑based increases to a range maximum of $39.21 per hour. In addition, employees working non‑day shifts receive an additional $3.00 per hour of shift differential pay. Initial salary placement is based upon experience and qualifications. This is an hourly and overtime eligible position.

• 100% employer paid contributions to the Nevada PERS retirement program
• 100% employer paid health insurance for the employee
• paid vacation and sick leave
• 14-paid holidays per year
• tuition reimbursement

The entry level in the Facilities Technician series is distinguished from the Facilities Technician II by less than autonomous performance of repair/maintenance duties and responsibilities. They may have limited or no directly related work experience, but are expected to meet many of the requirements of the Technician II position within 24 months from the time of appointment as a Technician I.

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

One (1) year of experience in semi‑skilled building maintenance or construction work.

A valid Driver's License is required at the time of application.

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