AIRFIELD MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIAN

Job Type: Full Time
The City of Manassas is accepting applications for our Airfield Electrician with the Washington Manassas Airport! The hiring range is: $29.53 - $40.60 per hour, DOQ.

This is a full-time, benefited position that offers Virginia Retirement System benefits , 13 paid holidays, generous annual and sick leave, health insurance, employee assistance program, deferred compensation, access to the Prince William County Employees Credit Union, and several exciting work perks! Tuition reimbursement is also available for eligible employees.

Performs technical duties in maintenance of airfield electrical lighting circuits, navigation aids, constant current regulators, and other equipment associated with the airfield lighting system and airport buildings and hangars.
Responsible for inspecting, servicing, testing, and performing preventative maintenance for electrical systems in accordance with established procedures in compliance of FAA regulations.
Installs, repairs, and maintains airfield lighting circuits, airfield lighting control systems, airport navigational aids, rotating beacon, associated control circuits to the Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT), feeder circuits, cabling, signage, lighting regulators, emergency generators, uninterrupted power supply (UPS), transfer switches and other miscellaneous electrical duties for the airfield and airport buildings and hangars.
Performs electrical safety inspections in hangars and repairs and replaces receptacles and light switches, and tests voltage and amps to comply with appropriate codes.
Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the Airport Maintenance Supervisor, co-workers, vendors, and the general public as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
Assists, as needed, in airport improvement projects and ensures contractors are in compliance with safety requirements.
Uses appropriate safety equipment and follows safety procedures, including unique requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Actively participate as a member of the Snow Removal Team during winter operations.
High School diploma or GED and Vocational/Technical certification in related field required
Three (3) years' experience in an airport, or commercial electrical setting; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities for this job
Must obtain certification by the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) as an Airport Certified Employee (ACE) - Airfield Lighting Maintenance within one (1) year of hire.

The City of Manassas offers a variety of comprehensive benefits packages, participation in the Virginia State Retirement program, generous annual and sick leave and 13 paid holidays for full-time employees! For a full review of the City's benefits plans, please visit our Human Resources website at:
Please select the following tools and equipment you have experience using/operating:
Gas Powered Push Mower
Pesticide Sprayer - Commercial
Truck & Trailer
Dump Truck
Chainsaw
This could include personal lawn care or any professional experience you possess. This position requires physically demanding labor outdoors in all weather conditions on a daily basis. This position requires responding to and working during emergency situations such as snow removal and storms.