Date Opened: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 12:00 AM

Close Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026 12:00 AM

Department: Aviation Department

Function HVAC/Plumbing/Electrician

Salary: $30.44 - $38.05 Commensurate with Experience

Welcome to the City of Charlotte

Charlotte is America’s Queen City, opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of residents, businesses and visitors alike. Here you will find a safe, family-oriented city where people work together to help everyone thrive. The mission of the City of Charlotte is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety, health, and quality of life for all residents.

Our guiding principles include:

• Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce

• Valuing teamwork, openness, accountability, productivity, and employee development

• Providing all customers with courteous, responsive, accessible, and seamless quality services

• Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems

• Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions

SUMMARY

Works as a senior electrician at Charlotte Douglas International Airport primarily performing high level work installing wiring, plugs, cabling, lights and switches; locating and repairing malfunctions in electrical circuits/equipment; inspecting, servicing, testing, performing PM’s and repairing systems. Performs other general maintenance work incidental to above duties as necessary to keep buildings in working order, including basic HVAC and plumbing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

 

• Installation, preventive maintenance, and repair of electrical and mechanical systems.

• Provide lead direction and training to other employees while working in field.

• General building maintenance work incidental to above duties or necessary to keep buildings in working order.

• Compile lists of equipment, tools and supplies needed.

• Operate cars, vans, bucket trucks and other heavy equipment.

• Inspects assigned Airport construction projects. Coordinates work with contracted construction inspectors and tenants.

• Extensive knowledge of other airport systems including HVAC, plumbing, generators, data emergency systems, aircraft fueling systems and electrical vehicle chargers.

• Subject to emergency call back for equipment repairs and inclement weather.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience

• High School diploma (or GED equivalent)

• Three years of related experience

• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.

Required Licenses or Certifications

• State Issued Driver’s License

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES:

Knowledge of:

• Thorough knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems including cabling and communications wiring.

• North Carolina Electrical Code and building codes.

   

Skill in:

• Skills to read and write sufficiently to complete paperwork and read schematic designs and blueprints.

• Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships.

• Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.

• Skills to calculate cost estimates and measure items.

Ability to:

• Ability to perform journey level work on electrical and mechanical systems.

• Read and write sufficiently to complete paperwork and read schematic designs and blueprints.

• Lead others on the job site and act as leader in the field.

• Maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, contractors and tenants, representing the airport in a professional manner.

• Follow verbal and written instructions.

• Complete computer based Work Orders and notes

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

   

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Spends about 70% of the time standing, bending, reaching, walking and driving. The rest of the time includes a combination of sitting, twisting, keeling, squatting, crawling, lifting, shoveling and carrying. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50lbs. About 5% of time can lift, pull or carry up to 100 lbs a short distance, with another person.

• Works inside and outside. May include exposure to machinery, dust, chemicals, fumes, solvents, moving objects/vehicles, scaffolding, ladders, vibrating tools, excessive noise, large crowds and slippery or uneven surfaces. Uses a variety of electrical and hand tools.

   

ADA and Other Requirements

Positions in this class typically require grasping, stooping, squatting, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. 

Physical Requirements:

• Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, climbing, or walking extended periods of time.

• Moderate to Heavy lifting and carrying; regular crouching, stooping, squatting, crawling, reaching, pushing, and pulling when performing tasks.

• Adequate vision, hearing, and speech required

Sensory Requirements:

• Concentrated and attentive use of one or more senses (touch, visual, audio, and other sensory modalities) for mechanical work.

• Ability to operate in an environment with frequent interruptions from people and or noises, which in return could result in some level of stress, fatigue, or strain.

• Comprehensive of written information in work related documents.

• Ability to hear, understand and distinguish speech

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior.

Our culture is to serve the community honorably.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.

You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby, where self-service application kiosks are available. They are located in our office at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. We are open Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.

For questions about your application or the hiring process, please email [email protected].

The City of Charlotte is committed to making our services and programs accessible to all. Upon request, auxiliary aids, written materials in alternate formats, language access, and other reasonable accommodations or modifications will be provided. To make a request, please fill out the Innovation & Technology ADA request form or call 704.336.4120.

BENEFITS

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

Click here to learn more about the City of Charlotte’s benefits.

The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.