Journeyman Electrician - IAH Airport (OAP)

About Oshkosh AeroTech

Oshkosh AeroTech is a leading provider of aviation ground support products, gate equipment and airport services to commercial airlines, airports, air‑freight carriers, ground handling and military customers. The company offers products that make a difference in people’s lives by supporting those in our communities who do some of the toughest work. It owns many of the most trusted brands in the air transportation industry, including LEKTRO®, JetAire®, JetPower®, AmpTekÔ, Jetway®, and more.

Electrician Role

Join Oshkosh AeroTech as an Electrician who will ensure the reliability and safety of the facility’s electrical infrastructure. The role involves inspecting, servicing, and repairing a variety of electrical systems, as well as performing routine preventive maintenance to minimize downtime. The technician will use a range of diagnostic tools to assess performance and identify issues, while keeping accurate maintenance records in a computerized system. Success requires a solid grasp of electrical load calculations, adherence to safety standards, and the ability to work collaboratively in a culturally diverse team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical maintenance and repairs on building systems and equipment.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and troubleshoot using diagnostic tools and instruments.
• Calculate electrical load requirements and ensure proper installation of wiring and components.
• Accurately document work in the CMMS system.
• Follow all safety protocols and complete required training.
• Collaborate effectively in a diverse, multicultural team environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license.
• Journeyman license.
• Ability to be badged to work in secure areas of an airport.
• Availability to work varying shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays as operational needs dictate.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 3+ years’ electrical experience.
• Ability to understand blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair equipment.
• Proficiency in CMMS and office software (spreadsheets, word processing, project management).

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of an Electrician, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and work in small spaces. Ladder work is required. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Ability to work in outside weather conditions on an airport ramp around aircraft and in confined areas of baggage conveyor systems is essential. Specific vision abilities required include good close‑proximity vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Good hand‑eye coordination is required.

Work Environment

The work environment is similar to airport operations with vehicular traffic. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, outside weather conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, cold, and vibration. The noise level is usually loud. Employees will work on an airport ramp around aircraft and heavy equipment.

Benefits

Oshkosh AeroTech offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, 401 K, and more.

Oshkosh is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact the talent acquisition team by email at corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.