Facilities Technician IV (Welding Journeyman)
Company: Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority
Location: Reno
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Want a little bit more variety in your daily work? Want to work
in a unique, one-of-a-kind environment in our region? Want the
opportunity to learn and grow? -The Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority
(RTAA) is currently recruiting candidates with -journey-level
welding, fabrication, and mechanical experience -to join the
Building Maintenance & Services team as a Facilities Technician IV.
The RTAA offers a positive, professional work environment that
values teamwork, honesty, respect, recognition, integrity,
innovation, versatility, and excellence. If this sounds like an
environment in which you would THRIVE, the RTAA is a wonderful
place to make a career!
In addition, this position qualifies for a $1000 recruitment bonus
paid in three installments at 3 months ($250) six months ($250),
and one year ($500).
The Building Maintenance & Services Division is a key member of the
Facilities & Maintenance Department. The Facilities Technician IVs
report to a facilities Supervisor and are responsible for welding,
fabrication, mechanical work. The RTAA Facilities Technician IVs
are also part of our larger RTAA customer service team. This team
is dedicated to helping provide the public with a pleasant and safe
experience while traveling through the Reno-Tahoe International
Airport. All RTAA's Facilities Technician IVs are expected to
approach their work with a positive, helpful, customer service
mindset.
The nature of the work requires a strong understanding of
commercial welding, fabrication and mechanical work on designs and
fabricates equipment; prepares materials to be welded; performs
skilled welding work using welding equipment. Repairs and maintains
automatic doors, overhead doors, and baggage belts.
There is one (1) position open. Both internal and external
applicants will be considered. Applicants -must -be available to
work all shifts (day, swing, and graveyard) 7 days a week -
including holidays. To be considered for this position, applicants
must indicate they are available for day, swing and night shifts
(all three), and must check the appropriate boxes under
availability on the RTAA online application. Shift assignments are
generally determined by seniority using a Shift Bid System. The
current shift structure is a 4 days per week / 10 hours per day
schedule.
TIPS FOR SUCCESS
Use the "Experience: Work History" section to carefully describe
your work experience, education, training, and any other
information you'd like us to know.
Make sure you clearly state how you meet the minimum qualifications
(welding/fabrication) listed on the job announcement.
Please provide at least five years of employment history, and dates
with each employer.
If you had more than one position with the same employer, list each
position separately along with the time or dates you were in each
position.
Explain any gaps of employment of 6 months or more in the work
history section. To do this, just add a 'New Position' and write
'Unemployed' for the Company and what was occurring under the
'Title' (e.g., unemployed, student, etc.), and list dates. Please
note, a statement in the 'Summary' section is not sufficient to
address gaps in employment.
Go ahead and submit a resume if you'd like. It's not required, but
know that it is supplemental.
Key Accountabilities
Operates, maintains, and repairs mechanical tools and equipment
such as power saws, power sanders, drills, paint sprayers, welders,
plumbing snakes, routers, grinders, electric generators, gas,
diesel, and natural gas engines.
Programs and operates direct digital controllers including
designing control, scheduling, and energy management
strategies.
Draws, reads, and interprets sketches, diagrams, drawings and
blueprints.
Repairs and installs electrical lighting systems and fixtures.
Assists in coordinating facility construction and maintenance
services activities with other RTAA divisions and with outside
agencies.
Completes carpentry, electrical, painting, electronics, plastering,
plumbing and mechanical repair work assignments by constructing,
maintaining, and repairing RTAA facilities, equipment and
buildings.
Inspects buildings, systems and equipment to identify maintenance
needs.
Keeps current on appropriate codes, procedures, and policies as
they are updated.
Participates in snow removal by keeping the landside roads, parking
areas, ramps and walkways clear through the use of snowplows,
sweepers, blowers and hand shovels.
Other duties as assigned.
The Physical Demands of the Work May Include:
Sufficient dexterity to enable regular use of hands and fingers to
operate various types of HVAC tools and equipment.
The ability to accurately identify color-coded cables and wires, in
variable lighting conditions.
The ability to stand, walk, kneel, crouch down, stoop, crawl,
twist, and climb.
The ability to perform light to strenuous physical/manual labor as
required.
The ability to use safe lifting techniques to routinely
lift/carry/push/pull 25-pound objects and occasionally lift and
move objects weighing up to 75 pounds.
The Working Conditions May Include:
Performing work under various environmental conditions (within both
climate-controlled and non-climate-controlled environments)
involving exposure to cold, heat, and inclement weather.
Performing work at heights and/or within confined/cramped
spaces.
Performing work around moderate to high noise levels, vibrations,
chemicals, dust, flammable materials, construction materials,
mechanical equipment, and electrical hazards.
Incumbents shall be expected to wear appropriate (PPE) personal
protective safety equipment including safety shoes,
glasses/goggles, ear plugs, gloves and other safety gear as
needed.
Salary: -$24.64 -- $28.95 -per hour. -Opportunity for merit-based
increases and progression through the classification series to the
wage maximum of $35.40 per hour. Initial salary placement will be
based upon experience and qualifications. In addition, employees
working non-day shifts receive additional shift differential pay.
This is an hourly and overtime eligible position.
Benefits: -The RTAA offers a competitive wage and benefit package
and provides a high-quality work-life balance. Employee benefits
include -100% employer paid -contributions to the Nevada PERS
retirement program; -100% employer paid -health insurance for the
employee and an onsite gym; -paid vacation and sick leave; -14-paid
holidays -per year; and -tuition reimbursement -- just to name a
few!
Minimum Qualifications:Required Education: -Graduation from high
school or equivalent certificate.Required Experience: Three (3)
years of welding/fabrication experience is required.Required
License: A welding certification is required.
How To Apply:
In order to be considered, applicants -must -fully complete the
official online RTAA Employment Application -prior to 11:59pm.,
Friday, June 16th, 2023. Qualified individuals are encouraged to
apply immediately. -We may close the recruitment at any time after
that day/time when enough applications are received, or a hiring
decision has been made.Good luck! Please know we are here to help,
so don't hesitate to call if you have any questions. Please call
our People Operations office at (775) 328-6450 with any questions
about the application, recruitment, and/or selection process, the
physical demands of the position, or requests for a reasonable
accommodation. We're happy to help!
Selection Procedure
Pre-Employment Requirements: The RTAA requires each candidate to
successfully complete employment history verification prior to
being considered for employment. All employment offers are subject
to successful completion/passing of a drug-screening test, a
fingerprint criminal history records check, and security badging
test.
Minimum Qualifications:Required Education: -Graduation from high
school or equivalent certificate.Required Experience: Three (3)
years of welding/fabrication experience is required.Required
License: A welding certification is required.
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