Electrician & Facilities Technician

Lincoln, NE, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $31.65 - $47.48

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Paid holidays

Personal Leave

Employee assistance program

Job Description

The Lincoln Airport Authority is a vital organization responsible for managing and maintaining the Lincoln Airport and its surrounding Industrial Park. As a key transportation hub, the Lincoln Airport facilitates safe and efficient air travel, cargo movement, and supports economic activity within the region. The Authority operates with a commitment to ensuring high standards of safety, reliability, and customer satisfaction. Its operations encompass various aspects, including airport management, facility maintenance, safety compliance, and emergency response. The Authority prides itself on hiring skilled professionals who are dedicated to maintaining the airport infrastructure and providing exceptional service to airport users and stakeholders. This organization fosters a collaborative and safe working environment, investing in employee development, and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.

The Electrician & Facilities Technician role is a full-time, day-shift position integral to the ongoing functionality and safety of the airport's electrical and mechanical systems. The hourly pay range for this position is $31.65 to $47.48, commensurate with experience, and employees work Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This role requires a high level of technical proficiency and hands-on skills to perform maintenance, repair, and installation of electrical systems, runway lighting, and other critical facility equipment across the airport properties.

In this position, the selected individual will be responsible for ensuring the airport's electrical infrastructure operates efficiently and safely, supporting both daily operations and emergency responses. Duties include installing and troubleshooting electrical and control systems, maintaining runway and taxiway lighting, repairing motors and pumps, and servicing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment. The role also encompasses general facilities maintenance activities such as snow removal and operating heavy equipment when necessary. The technician will need to coordinate effectively with operations and maintenance teams, document all projects and repairs, and uphold safety practices rigorously.

To excel, candidates must bring at least 3-5 years of commercial or industrial electrical experience, hold a valid State Journeyman Electrician License, and demonstrate knowledge of airport safety and operational procedures. The role also demands physical capability to handle tasks such as lifting up to 70 pounds, working at heights up to 80 feet, and operating in varied weather and environmental conditions while using the provided personal protective equipment (PPE).

Overall, the Electrician & Facilities Technician plays a crucial role in maintaining the infrastructure that supports the Lincoln Airport Authority’s mission to provide safe, reliable air travel and operational excellence. This position offers a stable work schedule, competitive pay, and the opportunity to contribute to a major transportation facility’s success.

Job Requirements

Valid State Journeyman Electrician License
Ability to work at heights of 80 feet
Lift and/or move up to 70lbs utilizing safe and proper lifting techniques and equipment
Safely climb in and out of trucks, and up and down stairs and ladders
Ability to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, stand, and walk
Specific vision abilities required, such as close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
Adherence to safety standards and protocols
Must be at least 18 years of age
Successful completion of pre-employment reference check, criminal history check, physical assessment, drug screening, and motor vehicle report
Possess and maintain a valid State of Nebraska driver’s license and be insurable under normal rates
Obtain a CDL license within six months of hire and maintain it for the duration of employment

Job Qualifications

Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school and extensive and/or training
A minimum of 3-5 years of commercial or industrial electrical experience
Experience with high-voltage systems, airfield lighting control systems, and automated systems preferred
Considerable knowledge of airport operating hazards and safety precautions
Ability to read, understand, and interpret technical instructions
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to exhibit independent judgment and initiative
Must speak with clarity, write and read English fluently
Exhibit a friendly, knowledgeable, and professional demeanor

Job Duties

Plans, installs, maintains, tests, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical systems, runway lighting systems, control wiring, conduit, and electronic components for airport facilities, equipment, and systems
Installs, maintains, and repairs airfield electrical systems, including runway and taxiway lighting, signage, regulators, circuits, and associated components
Connects power supply wiring and cables to machinery, equipment, building systems, airfield systems, and associated electrical apparatuses
Diagnoses malfunctioning mechanical and electrical equipment and works with operations and maintenance staff to identify and resolve issues
Diagnoses, repairs, and replaces faulty electrical and electronic components, including motors, printed circuit boards, pumps, power units, and associated control equipment
Tests equipment and electrical systems for proper operation before returning systems to service
Overhauls, services, and assembles hydraulic, compressed air, vacuum, pneumatic, and electrical control systems and components