Position Title:Airport Lighting & Sign TechnicianJob Description:Under supervision of a licensed journey-level electrician, the Airport Lighting and Sign Technician maintains, repairs, installs and troubleshoots lighting systems and related electrical equipment. Electrical systems and equipment include area lighting, facility power distribution, transformers, switch gear, automated control systems and similar apparatus. May serve as a lead worker on an assigned crew.AFSCME positions are offering attractive incentives for those seeking secure and rewarding employment opportunities. A 5% salary boost for fiscal year 2024, followed by an additional guaranteed 4% increase in fiscal year 2025. Join us for secure and rewarding employment opportunities.Early application submittal is encouraged. The position will remain open until filled and may close anytime without notice.This position includes a robust benefits package. Learn more about our benefits here: Salt Lake City Benefits (https://www.slc.gov/hr/benefits-and-wellness/) . TYPICAL DUTIES:
Troubleshoots and diagnoses lighting, sign systems, or equipment malfunctions using various test instruments and tools. Repairs or replaces faulty wiring. Requests or recommends required maintenance of related facilities, buildings and associated equipment related to lighting systems. May request Capital Improvement projects for lighting systems.
Plans, installs and modifies building lighting distribution systems. Maintains electrical equipment including switches and lighting by making appropriate repairs and adjustments.
Rebuilds various types of equipment such as lighting and distribution equipment, switches, contactors, relays, and related equipment as needed.
Reads blue prints and drawings, and must be familiar with various methods of design and symbols commonly used in electrical schematics.
Maintains accurate records of work performed, time, and materials used. Maintains inventories of equipment and replacement parts. Performs preventive maintenance and creates maintenance schedules. Recommends material procurement.
Works with contractors and may inspect their work to ensure compliance with Airport specifications. Works closely with tenants and vendors in leased area to meet lighting needs and make repairs during hours that will not interfere with business activity.
May operate heavy equipment, including aerial platform vehicles, trenchers, and backhoes to perform assigned tasks.
Designs, implements, and monitors lighting energy conservation measures. Works closely with the Building Automations programmers to implement cost saving controls.
Assembles illuminating devices into sign boxes. Constructs specialty Airport signs and provides backup support for sign shop crews when necessary.
Repairs and services lighting and signs using hand tools, metal working tools and welding equipment, also following blueprints or engineering specifications
Uses computer software to run Building Automation Software and to input and track maintenance data.
Other Duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Two years’ experience working on computer-controlled lighting systems and specialty lighting.
Knowledge of working with energized circuits.
Knowledge of electrical wiring, electrical controls, and lighting systems. Must be familiar
with the proper use of hand tools commonly used in the electrical trade, and have general mechanical ability.
Experience driving heavy excavation equipment.
Possession of a valid driver’s license or driving privilege card. May be required to obtain a Commercial Driver's License, depending on needs of the assigned department.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Moderately heavy physical activity. May be required to lift, pull or push moderately heavy weights. May have to stand, walk, or sit uncomfortably for extended periods. Extreme exposure to weather including heat, cold, dampness, fumes, noise, dust and grease. May be exposed to heights, and voltages in excess of 5,000 volts.
Subject to callback, shift work, emergency work requirements and other nonstandard working hour assignments.
Moderate exposure to stressful situations.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.POSITION TYPEFull-Time / Part-Time / SeasonalPOSITION SALARY RANGE - $DEPARTMENTXXFull Time/Part Time:Full timeScheduled Hours:40Don't see your interests, but would still like to apply? Our Salt Lake City family serves a population of over 199,000. We're committed to providing resources, access, and opportunity to all and continue to recruit and retain diverse, talented people. Our employees make a real difference with the work they do every day and are actively shaping our beautiful City's future. We are dedicated to promoting equity, inclusion and belonging for all members of our City family. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the City is committed to building a qualified and competent workforce based on principles of diversity at each step of the recruitment and selection process.We aspire to shape a better community and workplace, and as such, we are committed to pay equity. We are proud to have achieved gender pay equity as a leader in the Utah community by creating an inclusive workplace where there is equal opportunity for all.Additionally, the City is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Salt Lake City will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 801-535-7900.