Airport Equipment Mechanic

About The Position

The Clark County Department of Aviation (DOA) is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Airport Equipment Mechanic position in our Facilities division. This position performs journey-level work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of highly complex luggage movement systems, jetways, commercial overhead doors, vehicle gates, automatic doors, and triturators throughout the DOA airport system.

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled and semi-skilled mechanical work in the installation, maintenance and repair of automatic and commercial overhead doors, luggage movement systems, jet ways, triturators, vehicle gates, carwash equipment, and luggage carousels.
• Participates in the design, layout and planning of the mechanical systems; takes measurements; prepares working drawings and sketches; assists in preparing project specifications.
• Orders and picks up materials and supplies from outside vendors as appropriate.
• Prepares cost estimates for the job.
• Performs periodic inspections at appropriate intervals to ensure the proper operation of controls and moving parts.
• Adjusts controls to maintain efficient system operation, diagnoses malfunctions and corrects defects in controls, instrumentation, and equipment.
• Replaces worn or damaged parts, removes and replaces system units and balances and checks system operation when new or repaired units are installed.
• Maintains records of repairs, parts used, calibration data, maintenance performed, efficiency and longevity of control and instrumentation units and systems.
• Prepares diagrams and cost estimates and recommendations for system modifications or equipment changes to increase system efficiency.
• Performs maintenance and repairs on machinery, pumps, motors, blowers, air compressors and related system components.
• Repairs, assists service contract personnel in the maintenance of warranty control programs.
• Instructs and trains maintenance and service personnel in equipment installation, maintenance and repair.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• Performs other similar and related duties as required.

Requirements

• Equivalent to graduation from high school and equivalent to successful completion of a recognized apprenticeship as an electrician, HVAC or facility mechanic or a related trade, and one (1) year of full-time skilled experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of industrial or commercial mechanical systems.
• Professional level experience and/or education that has provided the skills and knowledge necessary to perform all job functions at this level may be substituted for an apprenticeship program on a year-for-year basis.
• All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application.
• Must possess a valid Class C Nevada driver's license at time of hire.
• Certification in a specific building trade is desirable.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements Education and Experience: Equivalent to graduation from high school and equivalent to successful completion of a recognized apprenticeship as an electrician, HVAC or facility mechanic or a related trade, and one (1) year of full-time skilled experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of industrial or commercial mechanical systems.

Skills

• Ability to perform skilled and semi-skilled mechanical work in the installation, maintenance and repair of industrial or commercial mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Ability to diagnose and repair complex mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Alternative Work Schedules
• More Money in Your Pocket
• Defined Benefit Retirement
• No Social Security Deduction
• No State Income Taxes
• Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO)
• Medical - Employer pays 90% of premium
• Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)
• 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost
• Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health
• Retiree insurance – eligible after 5 years of service
• Generous Leave Accruals that include: 13 Paid Holidays plus a Floating Birthday Holiday, and an additional Floating Holiday
• Paid Vacation Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Holiday Leave
• Other leave options
• Tool Allowance for certain eligible positions
• Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include:
• Guardian – Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Trustmark – Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care
• Sunlife Financial – Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
• TASC – Flexible Spending Account – FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available
• Morgan Stanley – Deferred Compensation Plan
• Employee Assistance Program

Pay

THE SALARY FOR THIS RECRUITMENT HAS BEEN CHANGED AND IS NOW IN THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT.

Schedule

This is an open and continuous recruitment; scheduling dates will vary depending on when the application was received and reviewed by Employee Services.