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Job Description
CAREER DESCRIPTION
FACILITIES MECHANIC
THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
This recruitment is open to the public and is being held to establish an open eligible list to fill current and future Facilities Mechanic vacancies. The eligible list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.
DEADLINE TO APPLY
This recruitment will close on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 11:59 PM PST
JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT
Ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction among Large Airports in the J.D. Power 2024 and 2025 North America Airport Satisfaction Study, John Wayne Airport (JWA) has been a major cornerstone of Orange County for more than 100 years. Located in beautiful Southern California, we currently serve approximately 11.7 million annual passengers. We strive to provide a superior guest experience to ensure travel is convenient and stress-free. The County of Orange owns and operates the airport and the service area includes more than three million people within 34 cities and unincorporated areas of Orange County and beyond.
As a medium hub airport, we have commercial flights to more than 40 nonstop destinations in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. Eleven commercial airlines and two air cargo airlines fly out of the Airport. It is home to nearly 500 general aviation (private, non-commercial) aircraft, representing 60% of total operations, and includes two full-service fixed base operators and one limited use general aviation facility.- Mission: Connecting People, Places and Opportunities.
- Vision: To be an airport of choice by creating exceptional experiences.
- Core Values: REACH
- R espect
- E nvironmental Stewardship
- A ccountability
- C ollaboration
- H onesty
To learn more about working at John Wayne Airport, click here. To learn more about the County of Orange, click here.
AIRPORT MAINTENANCE DIVISION
The Maintenance Division's mission is to ensure safe, clean, and dependable facilities at John Wayne Airport (JWA). The Division manages projects, contracts, maintenance, and general services focused on ensuring a superior guest experience, a safe and secure airport, and optimizing the useful life and reliability of JWA systems, equipment, and facilities in a proactive, cost-effective manner.
The Division operates 24/7/365 and manages the maintenance and repair of most county-owned and operated facilities, systems, and assets at JWA, including approximately 3.4 million square feet of building space spread over 17 facilities on over 500 acres.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Facilities Mechanic is a multi-trade position responsible for the general maintenance of electrical systems, air conditioning units, structures, and plumbing systems at various John Wayne Airports buildings and facilities. Facilities Mechanics possess knowledge of multiple trades to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electrical, HVAC, structural, and plumbing issues, carpentry, welding, and other related repairs. Incumbents in these positions generally work independently and with minimal supervision.
The Facilities Mechanic will be responsible for:- Troubleshooting electrical, plumbing, air conditioning, mechanical, or other systems and performing minor to moderate repairs
- Performing carpentry duties, such as repairs to doors, walls, and ceilings, and installing related hardware
- Testing electrical circuitry equipment for malfunctions and diagnosing the cause of failure, replacing worn parts if necessary
- Detecting and locating leaks, blockages, and other issues in plumbing systems, replacing valves, pipelines, faucets, and fixtures, and removing blockages
- Perform preventive maintenance, diagnose issues, and perform minor repairs on air conditioning units
- Assisting journey-level tradespersons, such as plumbers, AC mechanics, and electricians, with more complex and time-consuming repairs and maintenance projects
WORK HOURS
John Wayne Airport anticipates a 4/10 schedule (4 days a week/10-hour days) for the Facilities Mechanic, and the shifts for the position filled with this recruitment will be similar to the following:- Day Shift 05:00 AM-03:30 PM
- Swing Shift 12:30 PM-11:00 PM; and
- Night Shift 08:00 PM-06:30 AM
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES
The ideal candidate will have four (4) or more years of skilled or semi-skilled trades experience in either electrical, plumbing, HVAC, mechanical, or carpentry. The most successful candidate's experience will demonstrate hands-on work in industrial and commercial, nonresidential settings.
Although not required, a certification in one or more trades (electrical, plumbing, carpentry, mechanical, or HVAC) is highly desirable.
Additionally, the successful candidate must possess the following core competencies:
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE- Ability to demonstrate general knowledge and skill in a functional specialty and remain current in the area of electrical, plumbing, air conditioning, mechanical, carpentry, and related repairs
- Methods, tools, and materials of the various building trades in commercial, institutional, and industrial settings
- Understanding of codes pertinent to the repair of buildings, building facilities, and related equipment
- Performs a variety of building maintenance and repair work in the electrical, mechanical, carpentry, and plumbing trades
- Skillfully use standard hand and power tools of a variety of building trades
- Diagnose the cause of electrical, mechanical, and structural problems and determine the appropriate course of action
- Make safe, skillful repairs to electrical and mechanical systems and structural facilities; adjust rapidly to new situations warranting attention and resolution
- Experience with computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
- Ability to work positively and effectively to resolve issues and encourage collaboration
- Ability to represent the organization effectively and communicate articulately
- Maintain cooperative relationships and deal tactfully within and across organizational lines
- Maintain positive and professional responses during all work periods
- Deliver technical and conceptual information clearly and articulately, both orally and in writing
- Ability to use sound reasoning skills to identify and analyze problems by gathering relevant information and considering a broad range of issues related to facilities and maintenance.
- Capability in evaluating and anticipating resources necessary to create long-term maintenance plans.
- Ability to continually assess facility conditions to ensure efficient and effective operations and customer service.
Incumbents assigned to John Wayne Airport will have frequent exposure to all types of weather, including extreme temperatures and inclement weather. Constant exposure to aircraft noise, high-pitched noises, fumes and orders, and other airport-related conditions. The Airport Maintenance Division operates 24/7, including weekends and holidays. Employees must be able to work various shifts.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Click here to learn more about the minimum qualifications and the physical & mental requirements, as well as the environmental & working conditions for the Facilities Mechanic.
LICENSE REQUIRED
The successful candidate must possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License, Class C or higher, by date of appointment.
AIRPORT ACCESS REQUIREMENTS
The successful candidate must clear a background check which includes a Criminal History Records Check (CHRC), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and Security Threat Assessment (STA). Airport Access Badge must be maintained and renewed every two (2) years.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen applications and supplemental responses for qualifications that meet minimum qualifications, are highly desirable, and are most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those applicants that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the assessment step.
Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer)
Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those candidates that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.
Structured Oral Interview (SOI) | Exam (Weighted 100%)
Applicants will be interviewed and rated by a panel of job knowledge experts. Each applicant's rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the candidate's qualifications for the job.
Eligible List | Score Groups
Once all assessments have been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.
Please note: The information you provide on your application and/or response to the supplemental questions may be used as a scoring device, so please be thorough and complete in your response. "See Resume" is not a qualifying response and will not be scored in lieu of the required information.
Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.
Veterans Employment Preference (VEPP)
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here to review the policy.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
EMAIL NOTIFICATION
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account. Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com .
NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions.
For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact Michelle Bocicor at mbocicor@ocair.com or (949) 252-5174.
EEO INFORMATION
Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Non-Management Benefits
In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays--we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS).
Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information
Click here for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees.
Closing Date/Time: 4/7/2026 11:59 PM Pacific -
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