AIRFIELD MECHANIC

Elliott-Lewis is seeking a Airfield Mechanic to assist with airport operations. Our objective is to support the airport with inspections on the airfield lighting equipment and ensure that it meets the required standards for safety, performance, quality, and standardization.  Lights that illuminate an airport’s runway are critical to operations and these lights are regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The Airfield Mechanic will need to ensure that the lightbulbs embedded into all tarmacs are securely bolted into place, fully operational, and not cracked or damaged. The Airfield Mechanic role is often outdoors in all weather conditions.

About Company:

Since 1905, Elliott-Lewis and its family of companies have a reputation of being a premier provider of Mechanical Services, Facilities Management, and Crane Rentals. Our Facilities Management department oversees building management for many well-known and reputable clients in Center City, Philadelphia.  Our industry of Facilities Management could best be described as providing support to the functionality, safety, and sustainability of buildings, grounds, infrastructure, and real estate of our client’s locations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily inspections of the lighting fixtures which are embedded into the airport runways, taxiways, and other tarmacs. At conclusion of each daily inspection sign off to indicate a full inspection was conducted.
• Physically tighten the bolts with a torque wrench on these lighting fixtures to ensure they remain firmly in place.
• Utilize the safety practice of “lock out, tag out” to install replacement light bulbs for lights that have burnt out or started to dim.
• Update work logs to indicate when a repair was made to a lighting fixture.
• If a damaged lighting fixture is identified, record which light fixture is damaged and report the finding to a supervisor for repair to be ordered.
• During inspections of light fixtures, communicate with your team if other abnormal objects or items are found such as loose materials, ice or snow, trash or litter, misplaced signage, wildlife, or other objects.

Required Skills  

• Natural ability to work independently to complete tasks
• Strong focus throughout repetitive tasks
• Clear written and verbal communications skills
• Experience using power tools
• Ability to lift heavy objects
• Clear driving record

Preferred Skills 

• Prior use of small vehicles such as golf carts, Utility Vehicles / ATV /  4-Wheeler

Physical Requirements

• Consistently Required: Walking, standing, bending, or twisting 
• Frequently Required:  Bending or twisting, kneeling, crouching, stooping, and crawling. Working with various chemicals 
• Occasionally Required: Working with arms raised over head.  Max carries 75lbs. Push/pull 40-75lbs.  Exposure to hot and cold temperatures.  Working from or on ladders.  Working at heights.  Exposure to high sound levels.  Operate motorized equipment.

Compensation:

• Elliott-Lewis offers a robust compensation package including:
  • Competitive pay,
  • Retirement Plan,
  • Vacation Packages,
  • Sick Pay,
  • Medical / Health Insurance Plans,
  • Dental coverage,
  • Additional voluntary benefits including several life insurance options, accident insurance, several disability insurance options, and more.

We recognize that great talent can come from a variety of backgrounds.  We are an equal opportunity employer committed to affirmative action and diversity.  Background, MVR checks, and drug tests are performed for all positions. 

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets