Building Services Technician

Airport Facilities Technician I, II, IIIThe Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority (RTAA) is seeking a qualified candidate with at least two (2) years of well-rounded general maintenance experience to join our Building Maintenance and Services team as an Airport Facilities Technician I, II, III. The RTAA offers a positive, professional work environment that values teamwork, honesty, respect, recognition, integrity, innovation, versatility, and excellence. If this sounds like an environment in which you would thrive, the RTAA is a wonderful place to make a career!A fully completed online RTAA Employment Application must be received by 11:59 p.m., Sunday, September 6th, 2026. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received, or a hiring decision has been made. Applications for RTAA jobs are only accepted through an online process.There is one (1) open position. This is an hourly and overtime eligible position. Applicants must be available to work all shifts (day, swing, and graveyard) 7 days a week - including holidays. To be considered for this position, applicants must indicate they are available for day, swing, and night shifts (all three), and must check the appropriate boxes under availability on the RTAA online application. Shift assignments are generally determined by seniority using a Shift Bid System. Experience in Commercial Plumbing repair and maintenance is preferred.Examples of Duties:Repairs and replaces plumbing fixtures including sinks, toilets, faucets and pipes, clear obstructions from lines.Maintains and repairs RTAA facilities, equipment, and buildings by performing a variety of skilled and semi-skilled carpentry, electrical, painting, plumbing, and mechanical repair work in order to meet the goals and objectives of RTAA preventive maintenance program(s)Installs, adjusts, repairs, and inspects heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment including forced air furnaces, boilers, water pumps, chillers, air conditioning units, exhaust fans, air filters, compressors, cooling towers and heat exchangers, checks and repairs alarm doors, automatic doors, baggage belts, jet bridges, elevators, escalators.Completes daily, weekly, and monthly checklist on building equipment maintenance repairs and maintains records of scheduled maintenance procedures.Performs carpentry work including the construction, installation, remodel and repair of cabinets, partitions, sheetrock, walls, stucco, windows, locks, doors, roofs, and foundations; participates in remodeling of facilities; installs, maintains, and repairs a variety of floor coverings such as carpeting, tile and wood.Operates, maintains, and repairs a variety of mechanical tools and equipment such as power saws, power sanders, drills, air compressors, paint sprayers, sewer augers and various hand tools required for carpentry, plumbing and maintenance work.Reads and interprets sketches, diagrams, and blueprints.Repairs and maintains electrical lighting systems and fixtures.(Must have a general knowledge of a CMMS system in reference to WO's and PM's)Performs heavy manual labor.Participates in snow removal by keeping the landside roads, parking areas, ramps and walkways clear using snowplows, sweepers, blowers, and hand shovels.Other duties as assigned.Physical Demands:This job requires physical stamina and agility, including:Routine lifting of 25 lbs. (up to 75 lbs. occasionally).Work in all weather conditions and environments.Operation in confined spaces and at heights.Use of PPE and adherence to strict safety protocols.Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.Entry Salary: $24.71 - $32.05 per hour, with opportunity for additional merit-based increases to a range maximum of $39.21 per hour. In addition, employees working non-day shifts receive an additional $3.00 per hour of shift differential pay. Initial salary placement is based upon experience and qualifications. This is an hourly and overtime eligible position.Benefits: The RTAA offers a competitive wage and benefit package and provides a high-quality work-life balance. Employee benefits include 100% employer paid contributions to the Nevada PERS retirement program; 100% employer paid health insurance for the employee; paid vacation and sick leave; 14-paid holidays per year; and tuition reimbursement - just to name a few!Minimum Qualifications:Facilities Technician I – The entry level in the Facilities Technician series is distinguished from the Facilities Technician II by less than autonomous performance of repair/maintenance duties and responsibilities. They may have limited or no directly related work experience, but are expected to meet many of the requirements of the Technician II position within 24 months from the time of appointment as a Technician I. Required Education: High School Diploma or equivalent certificate. An equivalent combination of experience and training may be substituted on a year for year basis.Required Experience: One (1) year of experience in semi-skilled building maintenance or construction work.Required Licensing: A valid Driver's License is required at the time of application.Facilities Technician II – Performs duties under general supervision and is distinguished from the Facilities Technician I by partially autonomous performance of a full-range of duties.Required Education: High School Diploma or equivalent certificate. An equivalent combination of experience and training may be substituted on a year for year basis.Required Experience: Two (2) years of experience performing the full range of semi-skilled facilities maintenance or construction work, exceeding or equivalent to Facilities Technician II.Required Licensing: A valid Driver's License is required at the time of application.Facilities Technician III – Performs duties under general supervision and is distinguished from the Facilities Technician II by the independent performance of a full-range of duties, exercising high levels of judgement and initiative.Required Education: High School Diploma or equivalent certificate. An equivalent combination of experience and training may be substituted on a year for year basis.Required Experience: Five (5) years of experience performing the full range of skilled facilities maintenance or construction work, exceeding or equivalent to Facilities Technician II.Required Licensing: A valid Driver's License is required at the time of application.Preferred Qualifications:Preferred Education: Associates degree, technical, or vocational training are preferred.How to apply: Click on the 'Apply Now' button to fill out the short Work History Questionnaire and/or upload your detailed resume. Make sure your Work History and/or resume clearly speaks to whether or not you meet the minimum qualifications and why you are the right person for this position. To find out more about the RTAA, visit renoairport.com. A fully completed online RTAA Employment Application must be received by 11:59 p.m., Sunday, September 6th, 2026. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received, or a hiring decision has been made. Applications for RTAA jobs are only accepted through an online process.Tips for success:Completed all sections on the RTAA Employment Application.Provided detailed information to address how you meet and/or exceed minimum qualifications for the position.Provided a minimum of five (5) years of employment history.Explained any gaps in employment of six (6) months or more within the 'Work History' section. To explain gaps, add a new employer, write what was occurring under the 'Name of Employer' (e.g., unemployed, student, etc.), and list dates. Please note, a statement in the 'Reason for Leaving Section' is not sufficient to address gaps in employment.If you had more than one (1) position with the same employer, list each position, and the time you were in that position, separately.Selection Procedure:Review of Application: After submission, the application will be reviewed to determine if it is complete and if minimum qualifications are met. For those candidates found to meet/exceed the minimum qualifications, the next step of the process will be an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information regarding their experience, education, training, and/or other information substantiating how they meet/exceed the minimum qualifications to enable an evaluation, as only the information contained in the application will be considered. Not all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be