Airport Maintenance Technician IV

City of Garden City•Garden City, KS

11h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for performing general day-to-day work activities for the Garden City Regional Airport airfield and landside, including the maintenance of City property (tools, equipment, vehicles, grounds, and infrastructure) as assigned by Supervisor.

Requirements

Possess working knowledge of airport maintenance and operational requirements and of necessary supplies, materials and equipment.
Knowledge of Federal regulations pertinent to airport operations security, and maintenance.
Possess knowledge of safety practices and procedures, electrical systems, pavement maintenance, and landscaping maintenance.
Possess a mechanical aptitude and skill to operate equipment to maintain facilities.
Must be able to retain composure when dealing with stressful situations.
Must be able to read and comprehend written material.
Must be able to listen and apply information and instructions.
Must be able to communicate electronically (computer/iPad/cell phone), verbally or in writing.
Must be able to learn and retain knowledge of Federal, State and Local laws as they pertain to airport operations, security, and maintenance.
Working knowledge of general heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems (HVAC), plumbing, and building plans.
High school diploma or GED.
Two years’ experience in heavy equipment operation, construction work, pavement maintenance, landscaping, mechanical, electrical, preferably at an airport.
Ability to pass a rigorous background security check to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Must successfully complete and demonstrate knowledge of FAA Part 139 training within six months of employment.
Valid Driver’s License required.
Must obtain a Kansas Driver’s License within 90 days of establishing residency.

Responsibilities

Daily inspection of the airfield and landside, including identification of discrepancies.
Daily performance of corrective actions of airfield discrepancies including painting, pavement maintenance, FOD removal, NAVAID repair, surface conditions, construction activities, public protection, dirt work, airfield electrical, landscaping and wildlife hazards.
Daily performance of corrective actions of landside discrepancies including painting, pavement maintenance, trash removal, surface conditions, construction activities, public protection, landscaping, and wildlife remediation.
Is required to successfully complete a federal background check.
Is required to successfully complete security training in accordance with federal regulations.
Is required to comply with all local, state, and federal security regulations.
Is required to maintain secured access control and confidentiality while performing tasks.
Assists in reporting security related issues to appropriate personnel.
Ability to maintain an electronic log of work completed and material usage.
Ability to monitor and communicate using radios.
Must communicate verbally with employees, members of the public, tenants, local organizations, and airport guests to create a harmonious working relationship.
Ability to operate heavy airport equipment to remove snow, sweep pavement, and landscape airport property.
Ability to learn and perform specialized duties in one or more of the following functional areas: facilities, security, signage, pavement markings, pavement management, debris removal, NAVAID repair, snow removal, construction activities, public protection, airfield electrical, landscaping, wildlife remediation, and vehicle and equipment maintenance.
Responsible for following all airport rules and regulations.
Assume responsibility to work independently and recognize areas requiring attention without supervision.
Responsible for exercising authority to prevent unauthorized activities by tenants, employees, or the public in violation of safety and security regulations or procedures.
Responds and performs duties during airport emergencies.
Maintains City property including tools, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure.
Interacts and provides quality customer service to City employees, public and tenants.
Assists and conducts airport tours and events.
Ability to work weekends, holidays, 24-hour on-call duty, and respond to unscheduled callbacks will be required.
May be assigned other duties and responsibilities either on a temporary or permanent basis that are operational/maintenance functions.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Ability to perform maintenance of airport buildings, including but not limited to minor carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, routine preventive maintenance plus the ability to perform minor equipment repairs as needed.
Performs minor maintenance/repair work at extreme heights (air traffic control tower, hangars and airport beacon) during all types of weather.