Electrician - Airfield Maintenance

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.