Airports Building Maintenance Technician

Position Description

Come and join the City of Fresno in achieving our mission of Building a Better Fresno!

Ready to roll up your sleeves and keep Fresno flying? The City of Fresno is hiring an Airports Building Maintenance Technician to help keep vital airport facilities running smoothly and safely. In this fast-paced aviation environment, you'll tackle hands-on maintenance work - from carpentry, plumbing, and masonry to painting, welding, HVAC, and fabrication. Whether you're servicing JetBridges, fixing baggage systems, or ensuring passenger areas stay functional, your skills will keep Fresno connected. If you have two years of experience in building maintenance and construction trades, this is your chance to make a difference. Join a team that keeps the airport humming - apply now and take your skills to new heights!

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Perform routine maintenance and repairs on airport buildings and facilities
- Inspect, troubleshoot, and service JetBridges and baggage systems
- Maintain and repair HVAC units and climate control systems
- Handle plumbing, electrical, and carpentry tasks as needed
- Ensure functionality and cleanliness of restrooms and common areas
- Record work performed and maintain service documentation
- Respond to emergency maintenance requests and equipment issues
- Support setup and teardown for airport events or operational changes
- Perform related duties as assigned
Duties and schedules may vary by assignment, please inquire about specific duties and/or schedules if called upon for an interview. Incumbents may be required to work on call and/or any shift; overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Full job specifications may be viewed at:
https://www.fresno.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/JS-Airport-Bldg-Maint-Technician.pdf

View "We Work For You" video to get an inside look at how rewarding it is to work for the City of Fresno: https://youtu.be/RjOUf52KPrk?si=NmkwtgYbTxdKcKOz

The current vacancy exists in the Airports Department. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. If the competitive process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligibility list may be limited to three (3) months.

Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule

BENEFITS: UNIT 1 Classification - International Union of Operating Engineers, Stationary Engineers- IUOE (Local 39)

HEALTH INSURANCE: The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings.
VACATION LEAVE: Accrue 8-15 hours per month.
SICK LEAVE: Eight (8) hours per month, available after 90 days.
SUPPLEMENTAL SICK- 40 hours per fiscal year. 80 hours lifetime maximum
HOLIDAYS: Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days.
SHORT TERM DISABILITY: Provided through California SDI program.
BILINGUAL PREMIUM: PAY: $100 per month
HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT: Eligible retirees can use remaining Sick Leave balance at 80% of hourly rate and other leave balances, if applicable, to reimburse medical insurance and qualified medical expenses, tax free.
RETIREMENT: City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other public California systems. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.
DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefits includes ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.

Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at
https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/human-resources-support/#tab-1

The Requirements

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination and does not assure a place on the eligibility list.

High school diploma or GED

AND

Two (2) years of paid work experience in building maintenance and repair work, which included skilled experience in the building construction trades.

Acceptable experience may include, but is not limited to, hands-on repair or installation of plumbing fixtures, water lines, carpentry, HVAC systems, electrical components, painting, masonry, fabrication tasks, or preventive maintenance on building systems or equipment.

How To Apply

APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN ONLINE APPLICATION. Please visit www.fresno.gov/jobs, select the "Job Postings" link then "Apply for a Job at the City of Fresno".

The "Instruction Guide" on how to complete an on-line application is available to view at: https://www.fresno.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/ApplicationUserGuide2.pdf

The work experience section MUST be completed with detailed duties, dates and weekly hours worked for each title held. Please SPECIFY WORK DUTIES related to experience in building maintenance and construction trades. Please provide specific examples for each job title rather than general statements such as tasks you performed, types of projects, equipment or tools used, and any trade specific responsibilities.

Resumes will not be accepted in substitute for a completed employment application and will not be used to evaluate minimum requirements. Applications lacking a completed work experience section may be rejected.

Required licenses, certifications, and education outlined in the minimum qualifications must be verified with supporting documents. Please ensure all relevant attachments are uploaded with your application. Applications lacking this documentation will be rejected.

HOW TO ATTACH DOCUMENTS TO YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION:
- From the Careers Home page, under "My Career Tools" section on the top right, select "Cover Letters & Attachments," then click "Add Attachments" at the bottom.
- For Attachment Type, select the relevant option and enter a description under Attachment Purpose.
- Click "Add Attachment," then "Browse" to locate your file.
- After selecting the file, click "Open," then "Upload," and finally "Save & Return." then proceed to submit your application using the steps and helpful tips provided.

Applications and required materials must be submitted by midnight on the filing deadline or they will not be accepted for any reason. FOR THIS RECRUITMENT, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT PERMANENT FRESNO CITY EMPLOYEES APPLY THROUGH PEOPLESOFT SELF-SERVICE.

ALL CORRESPONDENCE regarding this recruitment and exam process will be sent via e-mail. All applicants will acknowledge such understanding when they complete their on-line application. Verify we have your correct e-mail address before you submit your application. It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email frequently to ensure they receive all pertinent communication from the Personnel Services Department on a timely basis. Applicants will receive an automatically generated confirmation e-mail upon a successful application submittal. The e-mail is the only proof of submittal.

It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email account and to ensure it is set up to accept emails from the City of Fresno. Dependent upon your settings, notices from the City of Fresno may be directed to the junk mail or spam folders. It is the applicant's responsibility to check these folders as well.

For additional assistance, you may call the Personnel Services Department at (559) 621-6950. Our hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (PST) excluding official City holidays.

Selection Process

The selection process may consist of the following:

Written Examination - 100%: A job-related written examination may be administered to test a candidate's knowledge of the use and care of power and hand tools, use of troubleshooting equipment, diagnose and repair problems, building trades practices and precautionary requirements, safe work practices and procedures, and establish and maintain effective working relationships or other topics related to a candidate's training, experience and qualifications for the position.

Candidates must achieve a passing score to qualify for the eligible list.

The written examination has been tentatively scheduled for the week of September 1st, 2025.

Veteran Preference Regulations

Candidates applying for veteran's preference are required to submit a copy of their DD214 with their application during the specified filing period. Evidence must be presented to indicate that the candidate was discharged honorably from the military service. Veterans, including City employees, must resubmit proof of honorable service for every examination for which veteran's preference credit is requested. Qualified veterans who pass the examination will have five (5) points added to their final
score.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621-6950 in advance of the examination.

Closing Date/Time: 08/18/2025

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