Position Description
Come and join the City of Fresno in achieving our mission of Building a Better Fresno!
Ready to roll up your sleeves and keep Fresno flying? The City of Fresno is hiring an Airports Building Maintenance Technician to help keep vital airport facilities running smoothly and safely. In this fast-paced aviation environment, youll tackle hands-on maintenance workfrom carpentry, plumbing, and masonry to painting, welding, HVAC, and fabrication. Whether you're servicing JetBridges, fixing baggage systems, or ensuring passenger areas stay functional, your skills will keep Fresno connected. If you have two years of experience in building maintenance and construction trades, this is your chance to make a difference. Join a team that keeps the airport humming - apply now and take your skills to new heights!
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Perform routine maintenance and repairs on airport buildings and facilities
- Inspect, troubleshoot, and service JetBridges and baggage systems
- Maintain and repair HVAC units and climate control systems
- Handle plumbing, electrical, and carpentry tasks as needed
- Ensure functionality of restrooms and common areas
- Record work performed and maintain service documentation
- Respond to emergency maintenance requests and equipment issues
- Support setup and teardown for airport events or operational changes
- Perform related duties as assigned
Duties and schedules may vary by assignment, please inquire about specific duties and/or schedules if called upon for an interview. Incumbents may be required to work on call and/or any shift; overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
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The current vacancy exists in the Airports Department. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. If the competitive process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligibility list may be limited to three (3) months.
T HE REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination and does not assure a place on the eligibility list.
High school diploma or GED
AND
Two (2) years of paid work experience in building maintenance and repair work, which included skilled experience in the building construction trades.
Acceptable experience may include, but is not limited to, hands-on repair or installation of plumbing fixtures, water lines, carpentry, HVAC systems, electrical components, painting, masonry, fabrication tasks, or preventive maintenance on building systems or equipment.
Possession of a valid California Class C Drivers License is required at time of application and continued maintenance throughout the entire term of employment in this classification.
Special Requirements
Eligibles certified for consideration for hire will be required to successfully pass an extensive background investigation and Department of Justice fingerprinting process before being eligible for hire.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that are necessary to safely, effectively, and efficiently perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.
This classifications physical demands involve medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Additionally, the following physical demands may be required: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, grasping, handling, kneeling, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, stooping, talking, visual acuity, walking.
SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process may consist of the following:
Written Examination - 100%: A job-related written examination may be administered to test a candidate's knowledge of the use and care of power and hand tools, use of troubleshooting equipment, diagnose and repair problems, building trades practices and precautionary requirements, safe work practices and procedures, and establish and maintain effective working relationships or other topics related to a candidate's training, experience and qualifications for the position.
Candidates must achieve a passing score to qualify for the eligible list.
The written examination has been tentatively scheduled for the week of July 6, 2026.
HOW TO APPLY
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Required licenses, certifications, and education must be verified with supporting documents. Foreign education must be evaluated by a credential evaluation service recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Please ensure all relevant attachments are uploaded with your application.
For the work experience section, provide detailed descriptions of job duties for each position related to the specific role you are applying for. Resumes are not a substitute for completing this section and will only be reviewed as supplemental information, not for determining minimum qualifications.
For other City of Fresno employment opportunities, please view our Careers Homepage. If you have recruitment questions, please call our office at .... Our office is located at 2600 Fresno Street, Room 1030, Fresno, CA 93721.
VETERANS PREFERENCE
Candidates applying for veteran's preference are required to submit a copy of their DD214 with their application during the specified filing period. Evidence must be presented to indicate that the candidate was discharged honorably from the military service. Veterans, including City employees, must resubmit proof of honorable service for every examination for which veteran's preference credit is requested. Qualified veterans who pass the examination will have five (5) points added to their final
score.