Airport Facilities Construction Worker

About the Role

Lead, plan, oversee, and participate in the more complex and difficult work of staff responsible for the construction, installation, repair, maintenance, and remodeling of airport facilities. Coordinate activities, personnel, material, and equipment necessary to complete assigned construction projects and perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, oversee, and participate in the construction, installation, repair, maintenance, fabrication, welding, carpentry, and remodeling of airport facilities.
• Coordinate activities, personnel, material, and equipment to complete assigned construction projects; coordinate construction activities with airport tenants.
• Assist workers in maintaining a clean and orderly construction/work site.
• Prepare and estimate time and materials lists for upper management review and approval.
• Repair and re-key locks and lock systems; repair or replace damaged locksets; install or replace cores or smart cores.
• Verify the work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with standards and specifications.
• Perform rough and finished carpentry work, including framing, installing hardware on doors and cabinets, and constructing cabinets, partitions, floors, work tables, and furniture.
• Construct cement forms; pour, finish, and repair concrete pads, footings, walks, planters, and related items.
• Perform and oversee other construction tasks, including fence and gate installation, painting, plastering, welding, bricklaying, and basic non-journeyman plumbing and electrical work.
• Install, replace, or repair ceilings, roofs, and flooring.
• Install and replace glass and plexiglass in wood, steel, and aluminum windows; construct, repair, or replace window frames and glazing.
• Transport supplies or materials to work sites or assigned facility complexes.
• Interpret complex blueprints and shop drawings.
• Supervise the use, care, and operation of construction equipment and tools.
• Act as a security escort for vendors throughout the airport facility.
• Respond to public inquiries and resolve complaints in a courteous and timely manner.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, supplemented by thirty (30) credit hours of vocational training in construction, carpentry, plumbing, or welding.
• Four (4) years of experience in general building or facility construction.
• Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one by the date of hire.
• Possession of a City Operator’s Permit (COP) within 6 months from the date of hire.
• Ability to qualify for and maintain a Sunport Access Control Card as determined by the Aviation Department and TSA policies.
• Successful completion of a security background check conducted by U.S. Customs & Border Protection, if applicable.

Working Conditions

Environmental: Field and construction site environment; travel from site to site; work around traffic and construction equipment; exposure to fumes, dust, noise, and inclement weather conditions.

Physical: Requires maintaining physical condition necessary for standing, walking, crouching, bending, and climbing for prolonged periods; moderate to heavy lifting and carrying; operating motorized vehicles and equipment.