2/04

City of San José
AIRPORT EQUIPMENT MECHANIC (3246)

CLASS SUMMARY:
   Installs, operates, maintains and repairs airport terminal equipment (ATE) and systems such as baggage systems, passenger boarding bridges and ground support equipment (GSE). Performs related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: (Level in the series and how distinguished from the other levels; other unique characteristics of the job such as a requirement to work weekends)
   This classification differs from the higher level Sr. Airport Equipment Mechanic in that the latter provides technical assistance on the most difficult installations and repairs and may act as a lead to Airport Equipment Technicians. This classification differs from the Mechanic series in that the latter series performs repairs and adjustments to vehicles and other mechanized equipment, while the Airport Equipment Mechanic classification performs maintenance and repair of specialized airport terminal equipment and systems that requires mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, heating, ventilating and air conditioning skills. Work may require weekend and shift work as part of the normal schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS
   These qualifications are typically required. An equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to satisfactorily perform the duties of the job may be substituted.)

Education and Experience:
   Equivalent to completion of high school and four (4) years of directly related experience with the operation, repair and maintenance of airport terminal equipment in an airport environment. Two year associate’s degree in a related field is highly desirable.

Licensing Requirements (such as driver’s license, certifications, etc.):
· A valid California driver’s license
· A valid California Class A or B driver’s license with applicable endorsements may be required for some designated positions.
· A Universal Certification for Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) Refrigerants from the Environmental Protection Agency.
· An Electronics Technician certification is highly desirable.
· A High Pressure Hydraulics certification is highly desirable.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (position requirements at entry and depending on area of assignment):
· Knowledge of electrical systems safety, general automotive engine/transmission, passenger boarding bridges, baggage conveyor systems and Ground Support Equipment normally attained through airline industry training and trade schools.
· Knowledge of applicable safety codes and regulations, safety practices such as electrical safety (including lock-out/tag-out procedures), and safe operation of ground support equipment (GSE) in an airport environment.
· Ability to maintain safe operation of passenger boarding bridges and baggage conveyor systems.
· Ability to maintain and repair ATE which includes mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, heating, ventilating and air conditioning, and control systems.
· Ability to use a wide variety of tools and equipment such as general mechanic tools, conveyor belt lacer, volt ohm meter (VOM), and metal fabricating tools.
· Ability to program the system and diagnose and troubleshoot operational problems through the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) using computer technology and laptop computers.
· Knowledge of machinery, control systems and other devices and mechanisms used in ATE and GSE.
· Skill in installation, operation, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of pumping, heating, ventilating and cooling systems and related equipment found in airport terminal support equipment.
· Knowledge of and skill in welding, metal fabrication and machine work.
· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
· Knowledge of Airport rules, regulations and general operations.
· Ability to interpret and apply specific safety codes, City ordinances and regulations, verbal/written instructions, and Airport rules and procedures.
· Ability to read and interpret blue prints and diagrams.

Desirable Qualifications (likely to contribute to more successful job performance; can often be learned on the job):
· Knowledge of the organization, functions and processes of City, County, State and Federal levels of government.
· Knowledge of Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

CLASSIFICATION HISTORY
Established 2/04; s000