Job Description
Salary : $61,422.40 - $107,473.60 Annually
Location : Washington Manassas Airport, VA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 4004-01
Department: Airport
Opening Date: 07/01/2026
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Grade: B12
Position Summary
The City of Manassas is accepting applications for our Airfield Electrician with the Washington Manassas Airport! This position is responsible for the troubleshooting of high-voltage airfield lighting systems and navigation aids.
The hiring range is: $29.53 - $40.60 per hour, DOQ.
The announcement is open until filled and may close at any time. This position will sometimes be subject to be on-call after hours to respond to emergencies.
This is a full-time, benefited position that offers Virginia Retirement System benefits, 13 paid holidays, generous annual and sick leave, health insurance, employee assistance program, deferred compensation, access to the Prince William County Employees Credit Union, and several exciting work perks! Tuition reimbursement is also available for eligible employees.
Essential Job Functions
The City of Manassas offers a variety of comprehensive benefits packages, participation in the Virginia State Retirement program, generous annual and sick leave and 13 paid holidays for full-time employees! For a full review of the City's benefits plans, please visit our Human Resources website at:
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This position requires responding to and working during emergency situations such as snow removal and storms. Would you be able to fulfill these essential responsibilities of this position?
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Location : Washington Manassas Airport, VA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 4004-01
Department: Airport
Opening Date: 07/01/2026
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Grade: B12
Position Summary
The City of Manassas is accepting applications for our Airfield Electrician with the Washington Manassas Airport! This position is responsible for the troubleshooting of high-voltage airfield lighting systems and navigation aids.
The hiring range is: $29.53 - $40.60 per hour, DOQ.
The announcement is open until filled and may close at any time. This position will sometimes be subject to be on-call after hours to respond to emergencies.
This is a full-time, benefited position that offers Virginia Retirement System benefits, 13 paid holidays, generous annual and sick leave, health insurance, employee assistance program, deferred compensation, access to the Prince William County Employees Credit Union, and several exciting work perks! Tuition reimbursement is also available for eligible employees.
Essential Job Functions
- Performs technical duties in maintenance of airfield electrical lighting circuits, navigation aids, constant current regulators, and other equipment associated with the airfield lighting system and airport buildings and hangars.
- Responsible for inspecting, servicing, testing, and performing preventative maintenance for electrical systems in accordance with established procedures in compliance of FAA regulations.
- Installs, repairs, and maintains airfield lighting circuits, airfield lighting control systems, airport navigational aids, rotating beacon, associated control circuits to the Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT), feeder circuits, cabling, signage, lighting regulators, emergency generators, uninterrupted power supply (UPS), transfer switches and other miscellaneous electrical duties for the airfield and airport buildings and hangars.
- Rebuilds and replaces damaged and outdated light fixtures for taxiway/runway and threshold.
- Performs electrical safety inspections in hangars and repairs and replaces receptacles and light switches, and tests voltage and amps to comply with appropriate codes.
- Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the Airport Maintenance Supervisor, co-workers, vendors, and the general public as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
- Assists, as needed, in airport improvement projects and ensures contractors are in compliance with safety requirements.
- Uses appropriate safety equipment and follows safety procedures, including unique requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
- Actively participate as a member of the Snow Removal Team during winter operations.
- Subject to being on call and coming to the airport after hours to respond to emergencies.
- Assist other airport divisions, and performs other duties as required.
- High School diploma or GED and Vocational/Technical certification in related field required
- Three (3) years' experience in an airport, or commercial electrical setting; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities for this job
- May be required to obtain and maintain CPR, First Aid, and Confined Space, or other certifications.
- Must obtain certification by the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) as an Airport Certified Employee (ACE) - Airfield Lighting Maintenance within one (1) year of hire.
The City of Manassas offers a variety of comprehensive benefits packages, participation in the Virginia State Retirement program, generous annual and sick leave and 13 paid holidays for full-time employees! For a full review of the City's benefits plans, please visit our Human Resources website at:
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This position requires responding to and working during emergency situations such as snow removal and storms. Would you be able to fulfill these essential responsibilities of this position?
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Numbers & Facts
| Location | Manassas |
| Industry | Government and Military |
| Salary | $61,422.40–$107,473.60 Per Year |
| Company Size | 100 to 499 employees |
| Website | https://www.manassasva.gov |
About Company
Historic Heart. Modern Beat.
Every city has a different heartbeat. An underlying rhythm of life that sets the pace and defines the culture. Here in Manassas our heart beats across hallowed ground that once saw battle in this country’s defining war. It pulses through high tech boardrooms and classrooms. It is a life source for creative minds. And its strength is shared in the homes throughout this close-knit community. Like a drum that stimulates a solider into courage, the heartbeat here is inspiring. Uplifting. Constant. And it’s palpable in everything from business to pleasure.
This independent city doesn’t exude a mass-market beat. Just outside DC, the rhythm of life here has a refreshing cadence all its own. It is at once authentic, diverse, eclectic, creative and inviting. The city is energized by the clattering railroad trestle and constant clip of commuters coming and going. Historic Downtown Manassas has a rhapsody of offerings, as business hums alongside one-of-a-kind shops, galleries and acclaimed restaurants. Fresh-faced professionals browse and dine in the time-loved buildings.
Museums are constantly a-buzz with must-see exhibits while history buffs come to tread across the legendary battlefields. The area is a gem for the cultural and culinary devout, offering heartfelt creativity in all forms. And the beat goes on at each change of the season with festivals of all kinds, attracting art-lovers, fun-lovers and music-lovers of every age.
The economy is amped up by the high tech employers along with big-thinking entrepreneurs who benefit from strong city support. Area colleges and universities infuse the city with a youthful vibe. And while the housing market grows more vibrant every day, it is surprisingly affordable. It’s no wonder this place is a magnet for young professionals. As a relaxing respite from high-stress city life, the heartbeat of this welcoming city is a healthy one.
Some people venture to Manassas with an insatiable curiosity for the past. Others come for the friendly, forward-thinking lifestyle they can enjoy today. There are endless rational reasons to come to Manassas, but it’s the city’s distinctive heartbeat that has a gravitational pull for all who journey here.
The City of Manassas is 10 square miles, serving a population of 43,000 residents.
Our Values
The following esteemed core values guide our organization’s actions and decisions:
- Customer Service – We are accessible and responsible to the communitywe serve.
- Stewardship – We ensure responsible use of resources to best serve our City.
- Honesty – We demonstrate the highest standards of being true to what we say and do.
- Integrity – We do the right thing with the courage to be true to ourselves and our positions.
- Respect – We value people, honoring diversity and individual rights in each interaction we have with others.
- Teamwork – We support each other and work together for the common good of the community we serve.
Benefits:
The City of Manassas offers a variety of comprehensive healthcare plan options through The Commonwealth of Virginia’s Local Choice Health Benefits Program.to include PPO or HMO options, medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage as well as employee assistance program (EAP) benefits and life insurance. Routine vision care, however, is not covered under High Deductible Health Plan. Supplemental insurance is also offered. The City of Manassas participates in the Virginia Retirement System. Full-Time employees become members of VRS as soon as they begin work, as a condition of employment have a matching employee/employer contribution of 5%.