Airport Maintenance Worker

Summary of Duties

Under general direction performs inspection and maintenance of airport facilities regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Caltrans Division of Aeronautics (Caltrans), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), the State of California, County of Monterey, City of Salinas, and other regulatory agencies.

Receives general supervision from the Senior Airport Maintenance Worker and Airport Operations Supervisor. May exercise supervision over less experienced personnel.

• Performs daily, periodic, continuous inspections of facilities, runways, safety areas, wildlife hazards, gates and fencing to ensure the airport is fully operational and faults are coordinated for repair
• Airfields condition information and disseminates reports through Notice to Airmen (NOTAMs) and/or other means
• Inspects, maintains and repairs airfield electrical systems, fixtures and components, gate operators, emergency generators and switch gear
• Maintains and repairs all airport pavements including asphalt, concrete, and infield surfaces of all types (rock, dirt, road base, etc.)
• Maintains and repairs perimeter security fences and gates
• Maintains all airport owned landscape areas, repairs irrigation systems, and equipment
• Operates a variety of airfield maintenance equipment such as trucks, tractor, mowers, forklifts, light vehicles, and pesticide application equipment
• Performs welding duties as needed
• Disposes of hazardous waste safely
• Assists with aircraft and other airport emergencies
• Cleans and sterilizes restrooms, terminal area, office space, and other areas as needed
• Must be available to respond to unscheduled/emergency call-ins

Essential Job Functions

• Performs daily, periodic, continuous inspections of facilities, runways, safety areas, wildlife hazards, gates and fencing to ensure the airport is fully operational and faults are coordinated for repair
• Inspects, maintains and repairs airfield electrical systems, fixtures and components, gate operators, emergency generators and switch gear
• Maintains and repairs all airport pavements including asphalt, concrete, and infield surfaces of all types (rock, dirt, road base, etc.)
• Maintains and repairs perimeter security fences and gates
• Maintains all airport owned landscape areas, repairs irrigation systems, and equipment
• Operates a variety of airfield maintenance equipment such as trucks, tractor, mowers, forklifts, light vehicles, and pesticide application equipment
• Performs welding duties as needed
• Disposes of hazardous waste safely
• Assists with aircraft and other airport emergencies
• Cleans and sterilizes restrooms, terminal area, office space, and other areas as needed
• Must be available to respond to unscheduled/emergency call-ins

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of: Building maintenance practices and custodial methods and supplies
• Basic operation of equipment and hand tools
• Safe work practices while using tools and equipment
• Knowledge of: Repairing, maintaining, and performing general facility maintenance, including light electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and HVAC systems
• Ability To Diagnose discrepancies with accepted standards and conditions
• Operate and use a variety of equipment and tools
• Ability to maintain effective work relationships with others

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma/GED or completion of building trade school
• One (1) year of semi-skilled building maintenance or mechanical equipment maintenance experience or completion of a formal apprenticeship program in a related area

Licenses and Certifications

• A valid State of California Driver’s License

Supplemental Information

• Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Physical mobility and stamina to stand and walk for long periods of time. Physical agility to push/pull, squat, twist, turn, bend, climb, stoop and reach overhead. Physical strength to shovel dirt and mud, lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds. Manual dexterity sufficient to use hand and power tools. Hearing, speaking, and comprehension ability sufficient to converse over the telephone and over aviation radios with Air Traffic Control Tower, to detect and describe noises in machinery or to hear running water. Vision sufficient to read fine printed materials on labels, manuals, diagrams, to work with color-coded wires with no color deficiencies, and to drive. Detect odors. Mental acuity to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, make valid judgments and decisions. Perform manual labor for periods up to but not limited to 8 hours per day. Work with potentially dangerous chemicals including used oils, gasoline, hydraulic fluids, and sewage waste. Respond to emergency callouts at all hours of the day.