Airport Electrician

Reporting to the Airport Director or as assigned, to the Operations Supervisor Airfield or Operations Supervisor Landside, the Electrician performs skilled electrical work in installing, maintaining and repairing various lighting systems, CCTV, phone, computer cable, fiber optics, machinery and equipment controls for the airport and other Outagamie County departments as necessary.

• Maintains and repairs Airside and Landside electrical systems and components.

• Assists with snow and ice removal.

• Assists with preventive maintenance and repair of buildings, grounds and equipment.

• Maintains and repairs airfield lighting, regulators, and circuits as needed.

• Works with contractors in updating electrical prints for new and existing electrical facilities.

• Prepares project layout, cost estimates, and performs installation of electrical and other work as needed on projects.

• Oversees projects to ensure quality of work and standards are met.

• Performs skilled electrical work for various Outagamie County departments as required.

• Establishes and follows safety procedures for troubleshooting high voltage.

• Conforms to federal, state and local codes.

• Provides on-call coverage as assigned.

• Maintains regular and predictable attendance, works overtime/extra hours as required.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School graduate or GED.

• Completion of an accredited 4 year electrical apprenticeship and certified as a journeyman.

• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to conform to goals, policies, and procedures of the Department as well as the Outagamie County Work Rules and Terms of Employment.

• Ability to hear, speak, walk, stoop, climb ladders, bend, stretch, push, pull, and lift maximum of 100 pounds, understanding and utilizing proper body mechanics.

• Ability to operate heavy equipment such as snow removal equipment, trencher, front loader, maintenance equipment, lawnmowers, etc.

• Ability to work long hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays during emergencies, snow and ice removal operations, and as other circumstances dictate.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and calculate decimals and percentages.

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, with County department staff, vendors, contractors, engineers, architects and others in an articulate and professional manner.

• Ability to use and comprehend standard airport phraseology, and operate a two-way radio.

OUTAGAMIE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE COUNTY WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND ENCOURAGES BOTH PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES AND INCUMBENTS TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH THE EMPLOYER.