ASSISTANT AIRPORT LIGHTING SPECIALIST 7722

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under direct supervision of the Airport Lighting Specialist, an employee in this class is responsible for assisting in performing repair work in the operation and maintenance of interior and exterior networks of electrical and runway lighting systems of an airport. Work is performed in accordance with specifications and standards set by the Federal Aviation Agency, National Electric Code, and accepted trade practices. Supervision may be exercised over lower level maintenance mechanics. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Assists in the inspection and maintenance of runway regulators for such lighting systems as runway lighting, threshold, wingout, roll bars, approach, strobe, MALSR systems, in-pavement lighting, taxiway lighting, PAPI and VASI NAVAID’s;

Assists in maintaining vault oil switches and related control wiring such as selector cabinets, pilot relays, series selector switches and relays;

Assists in the installation of distribution panels, outlets for light and power, panel switches, fluorescent lighting, relays and thermostats;

Assists in the installation of overhead and underground electrical systems;

Assists in erecting and aligning poles, attaching cross arms, brackets and braces;

Assists in installing insulators, transformers, voltage regulators, circuit breakers, switch boxes, cutouts and pot heads;

Checks the level of lighting and makes necessary angle adjustments;

Checks wiring and equipment for shorts and overloads, including underground wiring in conduit and direct bury cable for airfield lighting;

Checks various lighting systems with the use of electronic testing devices and makes necessary adjustments;

Changes lamps and cleans lenses;

Strings cutouts and splices wire and cable;

Repairs motors, cleans commutators and replaces fuses.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the principles and theories of electricity; thorough knowledge of the standard tools, materials, methods and practices of the electrical trade, especially as they pertain to lighting systems; good knowledge of aviation electrical specifications and standards set by the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Electric Code; good knowledge of various airport lighting systems and their component parts, and the methods used in the upkeep of them; good knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the electrical trade and of work with high voltage; skill in the care and use of standard tools, equipment and testing devices of the electrical trade; ability to troubleshoot, isolate and repair defects involving high voltage circuits; ability to interpret and work from electrical sketches and blueprints; ability to keep records and prepare reports; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and either:

A) Four (4) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of airport electrical and lighting systems, including high voltage electrical systems; or

B) Possession of a Master Electrician license issued by a municipality and two (2) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of airport electrical and lighting systems, including high voltage electrical systems.

R 3/14/22

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive