Airports Building Maintenance Technician

Job Description:

Airports Building Maintenance Technician

Description

Come join the City of Fresno in Building a Better Fresno!

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Position Description

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 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

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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.

T HE 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.

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License is required at time of application and continued maintenance throughout the entire term of employment in this classification.

Special Requirements

Eligibles certified for consideration for hire will be required to successfully pass an extensive background investigation and Department of Justice fingerprinting process before being eligible for hire.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that are necessary to safely, effectively, and efficiently perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

This classification’s physical demands involve medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Additionally, the following physical demands may be required: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, grasping, handling, kneeling, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, stooping, talking, visual acuity, walking.

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 July 6, 2026.

HOW TO APPLY

For information on how to complete an online application, please visit the Help & Support tab. For NEOGOV Application Assistance, please call 1-855-524-5627 or email [email protected]. ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS AND MATERIALS ARE ACCEPTED and must be submitted by midnight on the closing deadline, or they will not be accepted for any reason.

Required licenses, certifications, and education must be verified with supporting documents. Foreign education must be evaluated by a credential evaluation service recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Please ensure all relevant attachments are uploaded with your application.

For the work experience section, provide detailed descriptions of job duties for each position related to the specific role you are applying for. Resumes are not a substitute for completing this section and will only be reviewed as supplemental information, not for determining minimum qualifications.

For other City of Fresno employment opportunities, please view our Careers Homepage. If you have recruitment questions, please call our office at 559-621-6950. Our office is located at 2600 Fresno Street, Room 1030, Fresno, CA 93721.

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE

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.

How To Apply

For information on how to complete an online application, please visit the Help & Support tab. For NEOGOV Application Assistance, please call 1-855-524-5627 or email [email protected]. ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS AND MATERIALS ARE ACCEPTED and must be submitted by midnight on the closing deadline, or they will not be accepted for any reason.

Required licenses, certifications, and education must be verified with supporting documents. Foreign education must be evaluated by a credential evaluation service recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Please ensure all relevant attachments are uploaded with your application.

For the work experience section, provide detailed descriptions of job duties for each position related to the specific role you are applying for. Resumes are not a substitute for completing this section and will only be reviewed as supplemental information, not for determining minimum qualifications.

For other City of Fresno employment opportunities, please view our Careers Homepage . If you have recruitment questions, please call our office at 559-621-6950. Our office is located at 2600 Fresno Street, Room 1030, Fresno, CA 93721.

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.

3% Salary Increase, effective June 15, 2026

Bargaining Unit 1

Non-Supervisory Blue Collar

International Union of Operating Engineers, Stationary Engineers Local 39

BENEFIT

DESCRIPTION

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 based on years of service available after 6 months.

SICK LEAVE

8 hours per month, available after 90 days

HOLIDAYS

10 City-observed annual holidays, plus birthday and 2 personal days.

SHORT TERM DISABILITY

Provided through California SDI program

BILINGUAL PREMIUM

$100 per month upon approved certification

SUPPLEMENTAL SICK

40 hours per fiscal year.

80 hours lifetime maximum accrual.

UNIFORM ALLOWANCE

City contracted uniform service, cost shared 50/50 Safety Shoe voucher - $250

Prescription Safety Glasses - Reimbursement of $125

HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT (HRA)

Eligible retirees can use the remaining Sick Leave balance, in excess of 240 hours, at 80% of hourly rate and other qualified leave balances, tax free, to reimburse health insurance premiums and other qualified medical expenses.

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 include 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

Please note that the benefits package described above is specific to permanent full-time employees. Employees engaged on a part-time, temporary, limited, or other basis may have different entitlements.

Closing Date/Time: 6/10/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$55,932.00 - $68,016.00 Annually