Maintenance Mechanic (P) - 621 - Airport - Full-time

h2About the Department/h2pdiv style="text-align: center;"br/divdiv style="text-align: justify;"Join the City of Wichita as a strong id="isPasted"Maintenance Mechanic at the Airportnbsp;/strongand play a key role in keeping Wichita’s gateway to the world operating safely and efficiently. This position is essential to maintaining the complex systems, facilities, and equipment that support air travel, passenger experience, and public safety. From passenger boarding bridges and baggage conveyor systems to HVAC, plumbing, and structural repairs, you’ll perform hands-on work that directly impacts airport operations. Working both independently and as part of a skilled team, you’ll ensure reliability, safety, and compliance in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment. This is more than maintenance—it’s contributing to the success of every flight and traveler passing through Wichita./divbrstrong id="isPasted"Workdays and Hours:nbsp;/strong3:00am - 1:30pmbrbrstrongBargaining Unit:nbsp;/strongService Employee's International (SEIU)brbrstrongEmployees within the department or division shall be given first consideration.nbsp;/strongbrbrstrong**Posting may close at any time **/strong/ph2Position Duties/h2pulliInspects structures, systems and equipment to evaluate need for repairs.liPerforms preventive maintenance and repairs of plumbing and HVAC systems, including lubrication and replacement of filter media.liMaintains, repairs, and rebuilds pumps and related fluid distribution equipment.liInstalls doors; patches cement walks, floors and foundations; patches and lays tile and carpet.nbsp;Constructs and installs shelving and cabinetry, partitions and other wooden parts; painting and refinishing; facility remodeling; other carpentry trade related tasks.liRepairs valves, gauges, pumps, wiring, switches, fixtures and motors.liPerforms preventive maintenance and repairs on passenger boarding bridges and auxillary equipment.liPerforms preventive maintenance and repairs on baggage conveyor systems and related support and auxillary equipment.liMay perform some limited quot;leadquot; responsibilities of other employees depending on expertise in the trade, system or project.liPerforms snow and ice removal operations during winter season.liRecords labor, materials, budget codes and other required information into computerized facility data information system.liCompletion of work assignments will require the operation of a vehicle.liThese examples are not intended to be all-inclusive.liOther related duties may be assigned as needed./ul/ph2Minimum Qualifications/h2pulliThorough knowledge of modern methods, techniques, nbsp;tools and equipment used in nbsp;fluid distribution systems.liThorough knowledge of building construction and building equipment operation.liWorking knowledge of conveyor or bag handling systems.liAbility to follow oral and written instructions.liAbility to apply technical policies, standards, and regulations.liAbility to hear and speak over the telephone, company radio and VHF radio.liAbility to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.liAbility to record information accurately, both in writing and electronicallyliAbility to use a computer to access, interpret and record information.liAbility to read and interpret technical repair and maintenance manuals.liAbility to work under sound conditions of up to 100 decibels with appropriate ear protection.liAbility to climb stairs and ladders, work at heights of up to 30', nbsp;bend and twist as necessary to repair equipment.liAbility to tolerate working conditions that may include jet engine fumes, odors and exhaust.liAbility to lift and carry up to 40 pounds; to lift and carry up to 120 pounds with the assistance of another person.liAbility to work outdoors during inclement weather performing maintenance or snow removal activities.liAbility and willingness to work any shift, holidays and mandatory overtime during times of critical need.liAbility to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates and representatives of other organizations.liAbility to distinguish colors and brightness accurately under day or night conditions.liFar vision sufficient to determine condition of internal and external facilities and equipment during normal, emergency and adverse weather conditions.liAbility to pass the federal security background investigation required by the DHS/Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to acquire and maintain airport security identification and access control media.liAbility to pass required AOA and nbsp;Airport Security Access training as required by FAA and TSA regulations.liAbility to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas drivers license.liMay require ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas class A commercial driver's license (CDL).liAn employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace./ul/ph2Other Qualifications/h2pp id="isPasted" style="text-align: justify;"strongRequired Experience and Training/strong/pul style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"li style="text-align: justify;"Two (2) years of experience in skilled or semi-skilled building trades or in electro-mechanical systems troubleshooting and repair OR Certificate of completion from an accredited trade, vocational, or technical training program in plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, electrical, welding, or mechanical systems./lili style="text-align: justify;"A valid driver’s license/lili style="text-align: justify;"Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship. nbsp;nbsp;/li/ulp style="text-align: justify;"strongPreferred Experience and Training/strong/pul style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"li style="text-align: justify;"1 year of experience performing preventive maintenance and repairs on baggage conveyor systems, passenger boarding bridges, or other airport-specific equipment./lili style="text-align: justify;"A valid Class A CDL./li/ulbrp id="isPasted"Please note that this position is part of a random drug testing pool, and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with company policies and applicable laws./ppMust pass a ten-year background investigation that includes employment, driver's license, security threat assessment and criminal history. nbsp;Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which include drug screening. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship. nbsp;/p/p