Airport Maintenance Worker

Syracuse Regional Airport Authority • Syracuse, NY

1d • $25

About The Position

The Syracuse Regional Airport Authority is seeking applications for a full-time Airport Maintenance Worker in our Airfield Maintenance division, starting at $24.91 per hour, with overtime and night shift differential available. We are seeking hard-working individuals who want to make a difference through their dedication to keeping Syracuse Hancock International Airport safely maintained. Must be able to work any shift due 24/7 airport operations.

The work involves responsibility for performing a variety of semi-skilled tasks in connection with the maintenance and repair of all facilities and equipment at a municipal airport. The employee keeps the airport facilities hazard free and its buildings and grounds attractive and in good repair. Work involves the operation of motor equipment of heavy weight, as well as the operation of heavy snow removal equipment. An employee in this class is on call under assigned supervision for emergency and snow removal activities. Does related work as required.

Requirements

• PROMOTIONAL Two (2) years of experience working at a commercial airport.
• OPEN NON-COMPETITIVE: A) One (1) year of maintenance work, or its part-time equivalent, in one (1) or more of the building or mechanical trades; or, B) One (1) year of maintenance work, or its part-time equivalent, in property maintenance, landscaping, and/or snow-plowing; or C) One (1) year of driving a CDL vehicle, or its part-time equivalent
• Special Necessary Requirement 1. At time of appointment, possession of a valid Class A or Class B commercial driver's license (CDL) with appropriate endorsements as required by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles for the class of vehicle being operated. or, a permit to obtain such license.
• 2. Within 12 months of appointment, must obtain a valid Class A or Class B commercial driver's license (CDL). The SRAA will pay for the cost of training to obtain the CDL B with airbrakes endorsement. The program is subject to SRAA policy and restrictions may apply.
• 3. Must successfully complete E- Verify I9 process. The SRAA will provide E- Verify and the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
• Any offer of employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment background check and security clearance, and pre-employment drug test. In accordance with Federal regulations and NYS CDL requirements, testing positive for marijuana is a disqualifier.

Responsibilities

• Assists Trades staff when performing airfield maintenance work.
• Inspects and repairs black top roadways, runways, taxiways and aircraft ramp areas, to include striping and painting of pavement markings.
• Does routine grounds keeping such as cutting grass, raking, weeding, brush clearing, clearing snow during snow events, trimming shrubbery, and general repairs.
• Washes and paints walls, signs, floors and windows.
• Performs general and advanced cleaning/maintenance tasks necessary to keep vehicles, equipment, and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, topping off fluids, greasing equipment, replacing small parts, washing/cleaning equipment, and cleaning shop/work areas.
• Operates plows, front end loaders, skid steers, sweepers, dump trucks, tractors, sanders and other heavy equipment.
• Diagnosing and reporting issues to crew leaders and mechanics.
• Operate radios to communicate clearly with FAA tower in accordance with federal regulations.
• Responds to and assists during aircraft emergencies (in conjunction with Fire, Police, Airport Director, and FAA personnel), facility equipment failure, airfield navigational aides, airfield lighting failures, building/structure emergencies, pavement failures, hazardous incidents and related emergency situations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive salary and benefits package, including medical/dental/vision coverage upon date of hire, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Generous paid time off
• New York State deferred compensation (457b)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Membership in the New York State Local and Employee Retirement System.
• Opportunity for professional development opportunities
• Exciting work environment at a leading airport with opportunities for growth and collaboration
• You may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer.
• For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed