Tradesworker, Terminal

The Position

This skilled work involves the installation, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial electrical and mechanical airport systems and equipment, building maintenance, using hand tools, power tools, and various measuring and testing instruments. Assignments are received in oral and written form and may be accompanied by sketches, diagrams, or blueprints. Must be able to work under the direction of the crew chief or supervisor with minimal supervision. Work is reviewed by a crew chief or supervisor for conformance and adherence to established codes and regulations.

General Description

• Divide daily duties between approximately 10% administrative functions and 90% field operations.

• Performs all phases of troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and inspections of electrical and mechanical equipment. Requires thorough knowledge of jet bridge operation, including low voltage controls, PLCs, variable frequency drives, positioning sensors, and mechanical dynamics. Must be able to locate problem sources and safely apply proper rigging techniques to replace defective parts on machinery.

• Must be able to maintain and repair industrial air handlers (AHUs), various pumps, and HVAC equipment, including adjustments and calibration of parts and components.

• Must be proficient in electrical troubleshooting, installation, and repair of industrial electrical systems, energy management systems, and building and structure repair. Must be able to safely incorporate lockout/tagout procedures.

• Performs general plumbing, including but not limited to, fixture repair and replacement, unclogging septic and sewer lines, repairing potable water sources, lift station troubleshooting and repair, and limited fuel hose replacements after hours.

• Performs general carpentry work, including but not limited to, building cabinets, shelving, paneling, and framework.

• Performs tile work, plastering, cement, masonry, and block work as required.

• Renovates and replaces bathroom partitions and flooring.

• Performs caulking and painting of buildings, facilities, and equipment.

• Maintain equipment in safe, clean, and proper working condition.

• Ensures work is being completed safely in accordance with department OIs, organizational OIs, and industry best management practices.

• Ensures compliance with LCPA personnel policy and procedure manual and completes all assigned safety and training classes in a timely manner. Completes work to all LCPA standards and maintains facilities in a "like new" condition.

• Ensures all time and material is recorded accurately in the Enterprise Asset Management System (EAMS)

• Builds and maintains positive working relationships. Ability to interact with the public in a professional manner.

• Performs all other work as required or directed.

• Ability to work shifts, including holidays and weekends.

Minimum Requirements

• Possesses technical knowledge of the practices, methods, materials, and tools commonly used in at least one trade of industrial maintenance which may include, but is not limited to, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, or general construction.

• Ability to properly use and maintain the tools of the trades and equipment necessary to complete the assigned tasks.

• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trades.

• Ability to drive company vehicles and be able to safely operate company equipment. Ability to perform manual labor occasionally under adverse weather conditions.

• Ability to communicate and follow written and oral instructions in English.

• Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints, wiring diagrams, rough sketches, specifications, and operating manuals.

• Ability to climb a ladder and work at elevated heights; lift objects of up to 50 lbs.; and, reach for and/or lift objects overhead, bend, stoop, kneel, and walk are required.

• Ability to communicate freely using two-way radios or cellular devices sometimes in very noisy environments.

• Ability to complete basic EAMS data entry tasks. Possess basic knowledge of personal computers, software packages such as Microsoft Office, EAMS, Google Workspace, or other software products.

• High school diploma/GED

• At least one year of experience as an industrial maintenance technician, HVAC mechanic, or electrician required. Any combination of education and experience, which demonstrates the ability to perform duties effectively, may be substituted.

Licenses and Certificates

• Possession of a valid Florida Driver's License required.

• Possession of a valid certificate of competency for Lee County or the State of Florida, a journeyman in one of the major building maintenance trades, i.e., HVAC, electric, plumbing, is preferred.

• EPA Universal Refrigerant license and any formal education where a degree was obtained is preferred.

• A Florida commercial driver's license (CDL) preferred.

Emergency Response/Recovery Activities

Lee County Port Authority personnel are designated by tier levels and may be called upon to assist with an emergency or unforeseen event at any time. Employees may be called to fulfill duties that are outside their normal scope of work to assist in resuming airport operations and flight activities.