Facilities Maintenance Specialist

Distinguishing Characteristics:

Under minimal supervision is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the structure of a variety of buildings and equipment at Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Ryan Airfield (RYN), including, but not limited to boilers, chillers, cooling towers, electrical power/wiring distributions, air conditioners, pumps, softeners, evaporative coolers, water heaters, sewage ejector systems, sprinkler systems, generators, pneumatic systems, emergency generators, lighting systems, plumbing and drainage systems, baggage handling systems, roofing systems, and controllers.

Essential Functions:

The following functions and all other functions not included in this job description are to be performed in the best interest and for the greater good of TAA.

• Support and advocate for TAA’s Mission, Vision, Guiding Principles and act as a champion and role-model of TAA’s Cultural Fundamentals.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance repairs on TAA facilities at TUS and RYN.
• Install/repair/maintain a variety of equipment and general maintenance functions throughout airport facilities at TUS and RYN.
• Inspect elevators/escalators for safe operation and notify appropriate contractor.
• Respond to requests for assistance from airport employees, the general public, and tenants, regarding maintenance problems, equipment malfunctions, and pest and bird control.
• Perform facility system troubleshooting and repairs.
• Read and understand blueprints and maintenance technical data.
• Clean job site daily or immediately upon completion of work using all available tools, equipment and personnel.
• Submit reports to supervisor on the repair and/or replacement of equipment.
• Perform daily inspections of the terminal, baggage alley, and other TAA facilities.
• Keep supervisor apprised of work being performed.
• Complete all work assignments in a timely and efficient manner.
• Research, locate, price and submit appropriate information regarding the purchase of necessary parts and tools.
• Ensure when performing jobs that all required materials and supplies are obtained to complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
• Maintain work records in accordance with department policies.
• Be responsive to airport emergencies and situations that may involve loss of human life or property; support public safety and operational response to emergencies; utilize Incident Management System (ICS)/National Incident Management System (NIMS) protocols and procedures; coordinate and/or participate in after-action emergency de-briefing with appropriate departments and stakeholders.

The above listed functions are not necessarily all the essential functions. Job duties and functions may be expanded or reduced by management based on future changing needs and job requirements.