Airport Chief Maintenance Mechanic-Project Coordinator Electrical 1st Shift

  • Charlottenc
  • Charlotte, North Carolina
  • Full Time
Date Opened: Thursday, May 29, 2025 12:00 AM Close Date: Thursday, June 12, 2025 12:00 AM Department: Aviation Department Function Mechanics/Maintenance Salary: $23.00 - $53.71 Commensurate with Experience

SUMMARY

This is high-level technical and administrative work overseeing maintenance and repair of electrical systems, and related trades with emphasis on Electrical. Work requires extensive experience reviewing aviation construction drawings and overseeing aviation construction projects related to electrical, and mechanical, systems. Work is performed under strict guidelines, time limitations and limited supervision. Follow guidelines for public safety, security, and customer service. Work involves considerable contact with the public, contractors, tenants, and airport employees.

Salary: $71,510.40 - $111,716.80 Commensurate with Experience

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Supervises and participates in the proper installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical, and Electrical systems and other related building maintenance functions.

  • Manages and Inspects assigned Airport construction projects. Coordinates work with contracted construction inspectors and tenants. Works as Project Manager on assigned projects.

  • Attends pre-bid and pre-construction conferences and answers questions about field conditions and special issues.

  • Coordinates between contractors, engineers, and Airport management. Meets with contractors regarding issues that arise in the field. Prepares suggested change orders that become necessary as a part of the contracts.

  • Assign and review work of maintenance mechanics and other personnel engaged in building maintenance duties, providing technical assistance on unusual or complex assignments.

  • Inspect equipment to determine needed repairs and necessary parts.

  • Review work performed and materials to ensure accuracy and quality of work.

  • Work with procurement to develop contracts and write scopes of work. Authorize requests for parts, materials and supplies. Prepare cost and materials estimates on breakdowns and repairs.

  • Perform related work as required.

  • Ensures that employees are informed of, and comply with, safety rules, operating policies and personnel regulations.

  • Subject to emergency call back for equipment repairs and inclement weather

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Supervises and Coordinates projects as they relate to Airport Electrical Systems

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • High School diploma (or GED equivalent)

  • Five years of related experience

  • Building Automation Experience Preferred

  • Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.

Required Licenses or Certifications

  • North Carolina Unlimited Electrical License Preferred

Knowledge of:

  • Thorough knowledge of materials, methods and practices used in various types of airport construction

  • Thorough knowledge of methods, tools and materials used in electrical installation, maintenance or repair.

  • Considerable knowledge of construction specifications, plans, codes, regulations, and materials

  • Knowledge of occupational hazards, environmental regulations, safety precautions and the ability to enforce adequate safety precautions against such hazards.

  • Excellent organizational and reasoning skills required, as well as the ability to follow directions, communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, and complete projects accurately and on schedule

  • Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships

  • Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature

  • Performing basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratios

  • Providing excellent customer service

  • Organization and time management

  • Collaboration and teamwork

  • Troubleshooting and problem-solving techniques

Ability to:

  • Supervise, assign and review work or subordinates

  • Understand and carry out oral and written directions

  • Accurately organize and maintain documents and electronic files

  • Communicate clearly and concisely in written and verbal communication

  • Complete computer based Work Orders and notes

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Spends about 70% of the time standing, bending, reaching, walking and driving. The rest of the time includes a combination of sitting, twisting, keeling, squatting, crawling, lifting, shoveling and carrying. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50lbs. About 5% of time can lift, pull or carry up to 100 lbs a short distance, with another person.

  • Works inside and outside. May include exposure to machinery, dust, chemicals, fumes, solvents, moving objects/vehicles, scaffolding, ladders, vibrating tools, excessive noise, large crowds and slippery or uneven surfaces. May use a variety of electrical and hand tools.

Physical Requirements:

  • Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, climbing, or walking extended periods of time

  • Moderate to Heavy lifting and carrying; regular crouching, stooping, squatting, crawling, reaching, pushing, and pulling when performing tasks

  • Adequate vision, hearing, and speech required

Sensory Requirements:

  • Concentrated and attentive use of one or more senses (touch, visual, audio, and other sensory modalities) for mechanical work

  • Ability to operate in an environment with frequent interruptions from people and or noises, which in return could result in some level of stress, fatigue, or strain

  • Comprehensive of written information in work related documents

  • Ability to hear, understand and distinguish speech

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The Citys Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidates written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.

You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where we have workstations available. Our office is located at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.

For questions about your application or the hiring process, please email Careers@ci.charlotte.nc.us .

The City of Charlotte is committed to making the job application process accessible to all. Upon request, auxiliary aids, written materials in alternate formats, language access, and other reasonable accommodations or modification will be provided. To make a request, please email HRADAAdministration@charlottenc.gov , call ..., or visit us in person at 700 4th St., Charlotte, NC 28202 .

BENEFITS

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.

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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

Job ID: 478928562
Originally Posted on: 5/29/2025

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