NEOGOV · 15 hours ago
Airport Maintenance Technician I
Tumwater, WA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$56K/yr - $68K/yrNEOGOV is a company focused on maintaining the Port facilities. The Airport Maintenance Technician I will perform entry-level duties for the maintenance and repair of Port facilities and equipment, ensuring safe operations and compliance with safety practices.
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Responsibilities
Support the integration of a Port-wide maintenance program and coordinate with the Port staff and Maintenance Team, as needed
Perform a variety of skilled maintenance jobs, providing follow-up and recommendations for appropriate actions under the Airport Facilities Maintenance Foreperson's direction. These activities include routine, on-going preventive, corrective maintenance, repair, and servicing activities of Port facilities, grounds-keeping, and equipment. Such activities may include, but will not be limited to, construction, mechanical, plumbing, painting, electrical, HVAC, irrigation and landscaping systems, and upkeep to ensure the upkeep of Port assets
Comply with the Port Safety Program, Port policies and procedures, and adhere to environmentally sound, safe, and healthy working practices
Assist with inspection of alarm, fire, backflow assemblies, pest control, building assessments, and storm water systems; service, and repair as needed
Safely escort people and contractors on airfield
Cooperate with the Foreperson and Maintenance Team in maintaining records, reference materials, repair logs, timesheets, files, and utilizing the computerized maintenance management programs
Assist in inter-departmental record keeping and budget compliance by tracking time, work order processes, receipts, and costs for projects
Meet team-level improvement goals as planned and agreed
Operate Port equipment such as forklifts, lawnmowers, street sweepers, chain saws, tractors, trucks, compressors, paint sprayers, boom trucks, snow removal equipment, and related tools and equipment
Maintain professional public relations practices with all Port customers and tenants
Work in an active airport environment, safely moving around aircraft and coordinating with air traffic control via radio
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
The equivalent of a G.E.D. or higher education
Technical school training in mechanics, hydraulics, air, or electrical systems is highly desirable, or equivalent experience working in the building or mechanical trades
Proficient knowledge of maintenance shop procedures and practices; safety practices, safe work methods, and safety regulations of the trades listed in job duties
Basic understanding of cost estimating and project planning with communication skills to positively participate as an essential player in the overall effectiveness of the Port Maintenance Team
Valid Washington State driver's license
Willingness and ability to obtain a Washington State Department of Agriculture's Public Operator's Pesticide License (if applicable); a Class A vehicle license or special equipment certification (if applicable), and ability to successfully complete Security Training
Willingness to learn and practice safe airfield operating procedures and proper use of aviation vocabulary and radio communications
Requirement to maintain a basic first aid/CPR certification
Preferred
Ability to operate with a high level of proficiency heavy & light motorized vehicles & equipment, including but not limited to dump trucks, snowplows, tractors, mowers, compressors, sanders, generators, hand and power tools, detection devices, mobile radio, and phone equipment
Highly proficient mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills; knowledgeable computer skills, with an emphasis on Internet searching and Microsoft Office, and an ability to utilize a computerized maintenance program, with basic record keeping acuity
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance with no out of pocket employee premiums for employee and qualified family members
Life insurance
Long term disability insurance
State retirement benefits
Deferred compensation benefits
Vacation and sick leave
Paid holidays
Training and college reimbursement plans
Health and wellness benefits
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
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