Airfield Maintenance Electrician IV at Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority

The Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority is seeking a dedicated and experienced journey level electrician to join our Airfield Maintenance team as an Airfield Maintenance Electrician IV. In this role, you will under general supervision install, troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on high voltage electrical equipment, electronic apparatus and auxiliary equipment.

The Airfield Maintenance Division is a key member of the Facilities and Maintenance Department. The Airfield Electrician Technician IV performs journey level electrical work in the installation, alteration, maintenance, and repair of Airfield electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures in accordance with standard practices of the electrical trade. Work is performed independently or under the general supervision of an Airfield Supervisor.

Deadline for applications is 11:59pm Sunday, December 28th, 2025. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately as the position will close without notice when enough applications are received to make a hiring decision. 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!

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.

Key Accountabilities

Under general supervision, performs skilled journey-level electrical maintenance work in the installation, repair and alteration of airfield high voltage electrical equipment. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Installing, maintaining and repairing high voltage airfield electrical equipment, electronic apparatus, auxiliary equipment and back-up generators.
• Performs inspections and diagnostic assessments on electrical equipment, systems, and components to identify airfield maintenance electrical needs.
• Performs preventative maintenance on electrical systems, lighting and controls.
• Minimizes the operational effect of equipment and electrical failures by troubleshooting, locating, and repairing faulty circuits and equipment.
• Performs airfield snow removal operations by keeping the runways, ramps, and taxiways clear through the use of snowplows, sweepers, blowers and hand shovels.
• Estimates supplies, materials and other costs associated with repair and preventative maintenance projects.
• Maintains records of airfield maintenance and repair activities by completing FAA compliant log books, status reports and other paperwork.
• Incorporates and follows federal, state and local safety standards when performing necessary electrical work.
• Operates a variety of tools used in the installation, service, and repair of electrical/electronic systems including hand tools, power tools, and test equipment.
  
  

GOOD TO KNOW

• Assist with aircraft removal.
• On occasion, may be required to assist other Airfield trades with their duties.
• Participate in snow removal by keeping the runways clear through the use of snowplows, sweepers, blowers and hand shovels.
• May act as an Emergency Staging Area Coordinator.
• This position may be deemed to be essential personnel as part of RTAA’s Emergency Response Team and may be required to respond to airport incidents as requested/required.
  
  

Entry Salary: $27.52 – $32.35 per hour based on experience, with opportunity for progression and annual step-based increases up to a range maximum of $39.56 per hour. In addition, employees working any hours between 6pm and 6am receive a shift differential of $2.40 per hour. Initial salary placement will be based upon experience and qualifications. 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 employer paid contributions to the Nevada PERS retirement program; 100% employer paid health insurance for the employee (effective first day of the month after your hire date); paid vacation (effective immediately) and sick leave; and 14 paid holidays per year - just to name a few!

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education: High School Diploma or equivalent certificate. An equivalent combination of experience and training may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Required Experience: Three (3) years of experience as a skilled journey-level electrician.

Required Licensing: A valid journey-level electrician’s license as well as a valid driver's license is required at the time of application.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

How to apply: Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to fill out the short Work History Questionnaire and/or upload your detailed resume. Make sure your Work History and/or resume clearly speaks to whether or not you meet the minimum qualifications and why you are the right person for this position. To find out more about the RTAA, visit renoairport.com.

A fully completed official online RTAA Employment Application must be submitted through an online process. Deadline for applications is 11:59pm Sunday, December 28th, 2025. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately as the position will close without notice when enough applications are received to make a hiring decision.

• Visit our website at www.renoairport.com to learn more about the Reno-Tahoe Airport.
  
  

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.
• Go ahead and submit a resume if you’d like. It’s not required but know that it is supplemental.
• Make sure you clearly state how you meet the minimum qualifications 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.
  
  

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.

The RTAA is an organization that thrives by living our core values and by honoring the dignity of all individuals. With teamwork, respect, versatility and a focus on excellence, we serve our employees and our community with pride and passion. We are a drug-free workplace, and an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a healthy work environment.