What are the responsibilities and job description for the Airport Operations Technician - Phoenix Deer Valley Airport position at Phoenix Police Department?
ABOUT THIS POSITION Over 48 million passengers traveled through Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in 2023, one of the busiest airports in the country in the nation's 5th largest city. Sky Harbor is the largest of three airports in the Phoenix Airport System (Phoenix Sky Harbor, Deer Valley, and Goodyear airports) which is operated by the City of Phoenix Aviation Department and has an economic impact over $44 billion annually.Each year air travelers and private aircraft are safely routed through Phoenix Deer Valley Airport, which is operated by the City of Phoenix Aviation Department. The Airport Operations Technician is responsible for maintaining airport facility conditions to ensure safe, secure, and efficient airport operations. While focusing on delivering exceptional customer services and other duties include : Enforcing city codes along with airport rules and regulations. Performing security checks. Issuing notices of violations. Performing landscape maintenance. Responding to alerts and emergencies. Overseeing contracted service providers. Complying with and enforcing FAA rules and regulations. Providing maintenance or repair of buildings and airfield facilities. IDEAL CANDIDATE Familiar with Federal Aviation Administration rules, regulations, and guidelines. SALARY Pay Range : $20.51 to $36.84 per hour.Hiring Range : $20.51 to $24.93 per hour.Pay Range Explanation : Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification. Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity. BENEFITS A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes : Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details : Pension Information 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA / HDHP plans Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually Dental, vision, and life insurance options Employer paid long-term disability Free Bus / light rail pass Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi For more details, visit : Unit 002 Benefits MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS One year of airport experience that provides the knowledge and skills needed to perform the essential functions of this job classification. OR One year of skilled experience in building maintenance and repair work. Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted. The City job description can be found here . Working irregular hours, second and / or third shifts, weekends, holidays, and evenings may be required. All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position. The following list is not all inclusive but are TSA general factors for disqualification of employment for working at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Other factors will be assessed that may also lead to disqualification. Qualified candidates should consider these factors when applying. Aviation Employment Disqualifiers These positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage. For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here . PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS The minimum qualifications listed above, plus : Experience writing reports. Experience with airport operations and / or security. Experience providing excellent customer service. Experience providing skilled maintenance at a civilian or military airport. Experience working with aircraft, fueling, or operating heavy equipment. Experience following Federal Aviation Administration rules, regulations, and guidelines. RECRUITMENT DATES Recruitment closes January 30, 2025. All materials must be received by 11 : 59 p.m. on this date.This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future. HOW TO APPLY Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address. WE ARE HERE TO HELP Job interviews may be held by video or audio conference. If you are in need of computer resources, click here for free options. Arizona at Work has frequent classes to help with resume writing, interviewing skills, and general career guidance. Click here for more information. Explore other Employment Opportunities with the City of Phoenix . Subscribe to receive e-mail notifications about new employment opportunities. If you need assistance applying for this job, please contact our HR Connection Center at (602) 495-5700 . REFERENCE Airport Operations Technician, JC : 26010, ID# 56800, 1 / 17 / 2025, USM, GO, Benefits : 002Building the Phoenix of tomorrow.#DoWorkThatMakesPhoenixWorkCity of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.
Salary : $44 - $6,500
