Maintenance Technician - Grounds - Airport - Part Time Temporary

Part-time temporary position.

Pay

$22.34 per hour. Non-exempt; eligible for overtime compensation.

Benefits

• Paid sick time
• Complimentary mental-health and wellness services, including an Employee Assistance Program, a free subscription to Calm, and health coaching (eligibility-based)

Responsibilities

• Maintain airport grounds: weed mitigation using approved mechanical and chemical control methods; pick up trash, debris, and tree limbs; trim bushes, trees, and shrubs; maintain flower beds weed-free
• Perform minor and preventive maintenance and repairs on small equipment
• Maintain taxi lanes, aprons, hangar areas, terminal grounds, roadways, and landscaped areas (irrigation, raking weeds)
• Perform routine inspections of airport facilities and equipment; sweep sidewalks and parking lots
• Monitor pavement joints and non-movement airfield surfaces for vegetation growth; report infrastructure concerns
• Clear snow from building walkways in winter and treat with deicer as needed
• Serve as backup to Airport Custodial: clean and sanitize restrooms, restock supplies, clean floors and carpets, empty trash
• Initiate repairs from help tickets submitted by staff
• Assist in setup, preparation, tear-down, and clean-up for special events or equipment
• Coordinate with other departments and outside vendors for repairs and services
• Operate mowers, trimmers, hand and power tools, and heavy equipment
• Analyze operational problems and recommend procedural improvements
• Maintain records, logs, and ledgers of work performed
• Compile data for administrative analysis and prepare reports
• Serve as a representative of the City of Prescott
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two years’ experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, public works, facilities maintenance, airport maintenance, or related field (experience with zero-turn mowers and/or tractors preferred)
• Valid Arizona driver’s license
• Pass a TSA-mandated 10-year security background investigation, pre-employment drug test, fingerprint background check, and driver record check
• Completion of non-movement training within three months of hire

Skills

• Knowledge of grounds maintenance, landscaping, building construction, repair, and renovation trades
• Knowledge of machinery (zero-turn mowers, tractors), equipment, and tools for maintaining public areas
• Basic preventive maintenance on assigned equipment
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions
• Basic plumbing, electrical, and HVAC maintenance and troubleshooting
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet)
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, volunteers, and customers
• Ability to work independently, as part of a team, and meet routine deadlines

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Work is performed outside under potentially adverse weather conditions
• Repetitive standing, walking, reaching, bending, and stretching for long periods
• Operate required equipment and City vehicles
• Communicate effectively in person, over radio, and by telephone
• Work day, evening, night shifts, weekends, and split shifts
• Perform manual labor for extended periods: lifting, pulling, pushing, climbing ladders, stooping, bending, twisting; lift up to 50 pounds
• Exposed to adverse weather, high traffic areas, chemicals, rotating equipment, noise, voltage, and other hazardous environments
• Work in a dynamic environment requiring responsiveness to changing goals and priorities