Airfield Maintenance Technician I - TUL

Job Summary

Responsible for performing a variety of job duties involved in the maintenance and operation of the airfield.

Primary Responsibilities

• Mows and maintains terminal grounds, as well as airport open space areas.
• Inspects and performs routine maintenance of airport buildings.
• Sweeps, washes, paints, and repairs or replaces property belonging to airport inventory.
• Performs minor maintenance of open space structures such as restrooms, shelters, maintenance sheds, etc., including custodial, maintenance, painting, plumbing, carpentry, and other types of maintenance as required.
• Performs routine maintenance on lawn and power equipment.
• Carries out the seeding, fertilizing, top dressing, soil conditioning, watering, and pest and weed control of airport grounds.
• Maintains and adjusts specialized equipment and tools, including electric motors, pumps, tractors, mowers, and hand‑held equipment.
• Operates tractors, mowers, trucks, brush hogs, and other equipment as needed.
• Maintains current skills and knowledge in the proper and safe techniques of building and grounds maintenance functions.
• Collects and disposes of solid waste from buildings and grounds; picks up litter from premises.
• Assists in setting up and taking down equipment for various functions and programs, prepares facilities for program use.
• Maintains runway and taxiway lighting and surrounding areas to meet FAA standards.
• Responds to public or other inquiries concerning airport policies and procedures.
• Exhibits willingness to work with tenants, concessionaires, and patrons on a daily basis.
• Reports to work on a regular and timely basis and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 1 year experience in building maintenance, grounds maintenance, and equipment operation.
• Knowledge: Light to medium automotive and power equipment; materials and supplies used in building and grounds maintenance; equipment and supplies for minor repairs; first aid and applicable safety precautions.
• Abilities & Skills: Safe operation of listed tools and equipment; ability to work independently and follow schedules; ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods, and perform strenuous physical labor; oral, written, and radio communication; proper use of equipment and tools; follow and transmit written and oral instructions; establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public.
• Tools and Equipment Used: Pickup truck; lawn and landscaping equipment (tractors, fuel truck, brush hog, box blade, mowers, chainsaw, edgers, weed trimmers, electric motors, pumps, sprinklers, irrigation systems); miscellaneous hand and power tools for turf maintenance, carpentry, and painting; janitorial equipment (floor buffers, steam cleaner, carpet cleaners, washers, vacuums, mops, brooms, dusting equipment).
• Physical Requirements: Frequent walking and standing; frequent lifting and pushing up to 20 lb; frequent carrying up to 50 lb; occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 60 lb; frequent reaching, balancing, bending, kneeling, handling, smelling, and twisting; occasional crawling and climbing; vision, speech and hearing sufficient to perform essential tasks.
• Licenses & Certifications: Valid Oklahoma Class “D” Operator’s License; must demonstrate progressive competency on a mower and loader within twelve (12) months of hire; ability to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge.

This position is classified as “safety sensitive” under U.S. DOT drug and alcohol testing regulations and Oklahoma standards. Employees are subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing. Possession of a medical marijuana license does not exempt an employee from testing or its consequences.

Benefits

• Pension plan
• Partially employer‑funded medical insurance
• Life insurance
• 13 paid holidays
• Personal time off

Pay

Hourly rate: $17.14