City of Fresno, CA- Airport Systems Technician

City of Fresno, CA- Airport Systems Technician

Posted 16-Jul-2026 (EST) Fresno, CA, USA Salary: $5,677-$6,897/mo. Filing deadline: Recruitment is open until filled or until a sufficient number of applicants have been received. Recruitment may close at any time.

Position Description: Come and join the City of Fresno in achieving our mission of Building a Better Fresno! The Airports Systems Technician responds to system outages or impacts as the first line of defense to troubleshoot issues and restore service. Incumbent performs skilled work monitoring, installing, altering, maintaining and repairing Baggage Handling System (BHS) Controls, Domestic Water Controls, Energy Management Control Systems, Storm Water Control Systems, Autoclave Controls, access control system-managed electronic door and gate hardware, Passenger Boarding Bridge Controls, as well as a variety of other electrical equipment within the City of Fresno Airports Department. In coordination with the Information Services Department (ISD), support and maintain field-level hardware components of the Airport's Security Systems.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule Unit 3 Classification - The Fresno City Employees Association, Inc. (FCEA) Health insurance: The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents. Flexible spending account: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses. Deferred compensation: Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings. Vacation leave: Accrue 8 - 14.66 hours per month based on years of service. Sick leave: Eight (8) hours per month, available after 90 days Supplemental sick- 40 hours per fiscal year. 80 hours lifetime maximum Holidays: Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days. Short term disability: Provided through California SDI program. Bilingual premium pay: $100 per month Health reimbursement arrangement: Eligible retirees can use remaining Sick Leave balance at 80% of hourly rate and other leave balances, if applicable, to reimburse medical insurance and qualified medical expenses, tax free. Retirement: City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other CA public agencies. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security. Drop (Deferred Retirement Option Program): An optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefits includes ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.

The requirements: Two (2) years of experience working with any combination of mechanical/conveyor systems, energy management controls, security system hardware components, people moving systems and controls or related systems. Possession a valid California's Driver's License required at time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record. Ability to pass a TSA-mandated Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) and Security Threat Assessment (STA). Prior to appointment, positions in Airports require successful completion of a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 10-year employment history verification, which includes a criminal history records check. The selected eligible candidates certified will be required to successfully pass a department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno.

Selection process: The selection process may consist of the following: Written Examination - 100%: The written examination is designed to assess a candidate's ability to read engineering plans and specifications, establish and maintain good work relationships and knowledge of the principles and practices of Airports Systems. Candidates must achieve a passing score on the Written Examination to qualify for placement on the eligible list. The written examination has been tentatively scheduled for the week of June 29, 2026.

How to apply: Applicants must complete an on-line application. Please visit Career Opportunities to apply. For information on how to complete an on-line application, please view "Application Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call View phone number on click.appcast.io for assistance. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application. All correspondence regarding this recruitment and exam process will be sent via e-mail. All applicants will acknowledge such understanding when they complete their on-line application. Verify we have your correct e-mail address before you submit your application. It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email frequently to ensure they receive all pertinent communication from the Personnel Services Department on a timely basis. Applicants will receive an automatically generated confirmation e-mail upon a successful application submittal. The e-mail is the only proof of submittal. It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email account and to ensure it is set up to accept emails from the City of Fresno. Dependent upon your settings, notices from the City of Fresno may be directed to the "junk mail" or "spam" folders. It is the applicant's responsibility to check these folders as well. Applications must be submitted by midnight on the filing deadline, or they will not be accepted for any reason.

Veteran's Preference: Candidates applying for veteran's preference are required to submit a copy of their DD214 with their application during the specified filing period. Evidence must be presented to indicate that the candidate was discharged honorably from the military service. Veterans, including City employees, must resubmit proof of honorable service for every examination for which veteran's preference credit is requested. Qualified veterans who pass the examination will have five (5) points added to their final score. Equal Opportunity Employer: The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io in advance of the examination.