Airport Field Maintenance Specialist

Responsibilities

• Completes all airfield required repair, maintenance, and related duties to ensure compliance with Title 14 CFR, Part 139 certification standards.
• Repairs, replaces, and installs fencing on the Airport's grounds.
• Conducts general maintenance activities, such as Foreign Object Debris collection and disposal, trash collection, moving equipment, furniture, etc., and assisting in special event preparations.
• Conducts landscaping activities such as grass cutting, trimming, vegetation overgrowth removal and mitigation, addresses ponding or grading issues, etc., to address airport discrepancy reports and to keep the Airports' grounds free and clear of debris and safety hazards.
• Operates snow removal equipment used for clearing and chemically treating runways, taxiways and other paved surfaces.
• Responsible for excavating, repairing, replacing and installing concrete and asphalt on the Airports' grounds.
• Conducts pre-trip inspections on assigned vehicles, addresses issues such as fuel and fluid levels, tire pressure, etc., and requests vehicle service if necessary.
• Escorts contractors onto airport properties for construction and maintenance activities.
• Promotes and ensures compliance with occupational health and safety management policies, procedures, and programs to minimize employee accidents and to promote a safe work environment.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma from an accredited high school program or GED required.
• The equivalent of one year of full-time paid experience in the operation of heavy-duty equipment and construction related equipment and other vehicles required.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Type B with Air Brake Endorsement required, a Class "A" CDL is preferred.
• NIMS and ICS certifications for General Employee tier and any assigned working groups must be completed within six months of employment and complete additional or refresher trainings as required.
• Must successfully complete all applicable regulatory airfield Ground Vehicle Operator and Winter Operations training/assessments, within probationary period, and maintain corresponding airfield driving privileges throughout employment.
• Must successfully complete a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) 10 year fingerprint-based Criminal History Records Check and employment background check and Security Threat Assessment.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug test.
• Must have and maintain an acceptable driving record.
• Must be able to work non-standard work weeks/shifts including holidays within a 24-hour operation in all weather conditions and work overtime during snow removal operations.
• Must be able to work in inclement weather.
• Approximately ninety-five percent (95%) of the work performed will be outside and five percent (5%) will be within the facilities.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push and pull ninety (90) pounds.
• Must have the ability to effectively multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines and have basic writing, communication, and computer skills.
• Must be able to: read and follow directions effectively; work with various chemicals; crouch, kneel, reach, stoop, bend, etc.; sit in a vehicle for long periods; work in an environment where he/she is exposed to exhaust fumes, grass, and dust pollutants.
• Must have the ability to relate to and work effectively with persons of diverse racial, ethnic, gender, sexual preference or orientation, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications must be met as of the last day of the accepting applications. You must upload these documents at the time of submitting your application or email the documents to CS@Clevelandohio.gov and include the Job Title in the email.

Supplemental Information

• Reminder: Minimum qualifications must be met as of the last day of the accepting applications. You must upload these documents at the time of submitting your application or email the documents to CS@Clevelandohio.gov and include the Job Title in the email.
• To substantiate a claim for residency points, Applicants must UPLOAD LEGIBLE COPIES of the following: A signed and notarized Residency Affidavit available on the City’s website here: https://www.clevelandohio.gov/sites/clevelandohio/files/AffidavitOfResidency0321.pdf
• To qualify for veterans' preference, applicants must present proof of active service or a DD Form 214, must be presented to the Commission at the time of filing application for the examination in which credit is sought in order to qualify for veterans' credit.
• Note: Only DD Form 214 (long form) or an official armed service document indicating type of discharge or separation and the dates of active service will be accepted as proof of active service.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

SALARY: $ 28.88 - $30.79 per hour.

Schedule

Not specified.