ELECTRICIAN - George Bush Airport
About the role
The purpose of the Houston Airport System (HAS) Maintenance – General Maintenance Services Business Unit is to effectively and efficiently deliver self-performed maintenance services across all three HAS airports. The Business Unit is responsible for maintaining airport facilities, infrastructure, equipment, and related assets to ensure they remain safe, reliable, functional, and operational.
The purpose of the Electrician is to troubleshoot, maintain, manage, and upgrade existing electromechanical systems to ensure an economical and safe distribution of electricity. This position performs journeyman level electrical work by maintaining the terminal and various support buildings electrical distribution equipment, lighting systems, and various electrical devices on a daily basis in accordance with NEC, NFPA, and FAA Advisory Circulars. This role acts as a first responder to emergency calls for various types of electrical failures and shutdowns. Responds to trouble calls involving troubleshooting of circuits, tripped breakers, overloaded circuits and repairs or replacement of system components. Manages Airside and landside lighting for terminals, surrounding buildings, street pole lights and airfield lighting systems. This position may be assigned duties at all Houston Airport System facilities including IAH, HOU, and EFD. Candidates must be able to obtain all security required badge access including Custom Border Patrol access within 6 months from the hire date.
The position involves considerable physical exertion, such as regular climbing of ladders, lifting of heavy objects (up to 80 pounds) on a highly frequent basis and/or assuming awkward positions for long periods of time. There are occasional exposures to extreme levels of temperature, air pollution, noise pollution, chemical gases, and substances, and/or contagious diseases or physical trauma conditions