Airport Electrician Apprentice #2310-004900-06

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Perform work under the direct supervision of skilled and semi-skilled workers at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. The Electrician Apprentice at Charlotte Douglas International Airport shall be trained and perform skilled maintenance and repair work through installing wiring, plugs, cabling, lights, and switches; locating and repairing malfunctions in electrical circuits/equipment; inspecting, servicing, testing, performing PMs and repairing systems. Performs other general maintenance work incidental to above duties, or necessary to keep buildings in working order, including basic HVAC and plumbing.

In addition, the Aviation Electrician Apprentice will be required to attend Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) and earn an Associate of Applied Science in Electrical Systems Technology. This is in addition to performing on-the-job semi-skilled tasks in building maintenance.

1. Installation, preventive maintenance, and repair of electrical and mechanical systems.

2. Provide lead direction and training to other employees.

3. General building maintenance work incidental to the above duties or necessary to keep buildings in working order.

4. Compile lists of equipment, tools, and supplies needed.

5. Operate cars, vans, bucket trucks, and other heavy equipment.

6. Knowledge of other airport systems including HVAC, plumbing, generators, data emergency systems, aircraft fueling systems, and electrical vehicle chargers.

7. Subject to emergency call back for equipment repairs and inclement weather.

8. Work in conjunction with daily workload & academic schedule to maintain forty hours per week.

9. Shift may vary depending on academic schedule.

• Some knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems including cabling and communications wiring.
• Computer literacy, Read and write sufficiently to complete paperwork.
• Maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, contractors, and tenants, professionally representing the airport.
• All other duties associated with achieving the requisite skills needed for an HVAC Technician
• Follow verbal and written instructions.

• High School graduate/GED preferred.
• Candidate must maintain successful enrollment per educational requirements at Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC). 

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.