Airport Equipment Mechanic

Airport Equipment Mechanic

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. Further, this position performs mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and problem diagnosis on electrical components and automated control components. This recruitment may be used to hire for various groups within Facilities including, but not limited to, Baggage Handling System (BHS) and Airport Equipment Systems (AES). This is an open and continuous recruitment; scheduling dates will vary depending on when the application was received and reviewed by Employee Services. This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months at either level or may be extended as needed by Employee Services. Employee Services reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

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. 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. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.

Working Conditions: Work extended shifts or be called back in emergency situations. Work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Licensing and Certification: Must possess a valid Class C Nevada driver's license at time of hire. Certification in a specific building trade is desirable.

Medical Examination: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment medical examination.

Pre-employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug test.

Residency Requirement: Permanent employees must maintain a principal place of residency within the boundaries of Clark County and provide proof of compliance with Nevada motor vehicle registration and drivers' license laws within 90 days of employment.

Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.

Background Check: Employment with the Department of Aviation is contingent upon completion of an education/experience background investigation, a fingerprint-based criminal history record check processed by the FBI, and upon the ability to be granted and maintain a security badge as mandated by the Transportation Security Administration. Note: all prospective hires must present two original government issued ID's upon acceptance of job offer. Examples of acceptable ID's include a Passport, Driver's License or DMV issued ID, birth certificate, Social Security card, Voter Registration card, school issued ID with picture, etc. Employment with the Department of Aviation in this job title is contingent upon a ten (10) year employment and five (5) year residency history record check and the ability to present original identity based documentation in order to meet the requirements for a Security Seal.

Physical Demands

Mobility to work in a typical shop, mechanical room, or related maintenance setting, including operating typical trade equipment, hand and power tools and standard office equipment, and to drive a motor vehicle to various work sites; stamina to stand, walk and climb and to work in confined or awkward spaces for an extended period of time; strength to lift and maneuver materials and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds with proper equipment; vision to read printed materials; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over a radio or telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

Examples of Duties

• 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.
• Estimates materials, tools and equipment needed for work assignments.
• 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.
• May instruct and train 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.