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Maintenance Technician - Mechanical

CompanyCharleston Regional Aviation Authority
LocationNorth Charleston
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 5, 2026
About The Company
The Charleston County Aviation Authority (CCAA) owns and operates the Charleston International Airport (CHS), Charleston Executive Airport (JZI) on Johns Island and the Mount Pleasant Regional Airport (LRO). Chartered in 1970 by the State of South Carolina as a special purpose district, it is responsible for managing, operating and developing all public airports in the Charleston County Airport District. The Aviation Authority coordinates its activities with the Federal Aviation Administration and the South Carolina Aeronautics Commission. The Aviation Authority District is governed by a 11-member board. The South Carolina House and Senate delegations representing Charleston County each nominate three members (approved by the governor) and one member is jointly appointed by the Charleston County Council and the Charleston City Council. The mayors of the City of Charleston, City of North Charleston and Town of Mount Pleasant, the chairman of Charleston County Council and the chairman and vice chairman of the Charleston County Legislative Delegation serve as ex-officio board members. The appointed members serve four-year terms.
About the Role

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for performing general mechanical maintenance, repair, and replacement duties for CRAA. This position reports to the Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor.


ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

Performs preventative and emergency maintenance. Performs specialized and generalized skilled maintenance of CRAA facilities, systems and fixtures such as jet bridges, conveyor systems, plumbing and various other construction trades; conducts routine inspections of conveyor systems noting wear and tear damage to components; tests conveyors to ensure proper workings of belts and gears; installs and maintains a variety of roofing and drainage systems noting leaks and safety deficiencies; applies new surfaces and repairs shingles, tile and mental roofing.


Installs and repairs structural elements such as overhangs, covered walkways, storage areas and athletic structures; inspects and repairs plumbing fixtures; participates in preparing and finishing painting walls, doors, buildings, rooms and other surfaces; installs repairs or replaces doors, walls, signs counters, shelves, fences and stairways; assists the electrical maintenance crew with repairing/replacing fuse boxes, circuits, fixtures and switches.


Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated timeframes and per established procedures receives and reviews various documentation, and reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate; prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, and other documentation; compiles data for further processing or for use in preparation of department reports; and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records.


Operates or uses various equipment and supplies in order to complete work assignments operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review, or modify data, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, Internet, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment to include forklift, utility van, and dolly as necessary to complete essential functions.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK: 

· High school graduation or acquisition of a GED. 

· Two (2) years’ experience in a related field of work. 

· Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience.


Specific License or Certification Required:

· Valid South Carolina driver’s license. 

Key Skills
Mechanical MaintenancePreventative MaintenanceEmergency MaintenancePlumbingConstruction TradesInspectionRepairDocumentationData ProcessingComputer SkillsForklift OperationUtility Van OperationPaintingRoofingElectrical AssistanceGeneral Maintenance
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing general mechanical maintenance, repair, and replacement duties for CRAA. This includes preventative and emergency maintenance on various systems and fixtures, as well as conducting routine inspections and repairs.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
171
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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