Airport Maintenance Worker

County of Los Angeles•Los Angeles, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for performing a combination of essential job functions related to the maintenance and repair of airport facilities and equipment. The role involves using various tools and operating heavy machinery to ensure the upkeep and functionality of the airport. Additionally, the position may involve acting as a lead worker, providing first aid, and performing duties of an Airport Service Worker as needed.

Requirements

Two years of experience in the maintenance and repair of airport facilities and equipment involving a variety of minor carpentry, electrical, masonry, mechanical, painting and plumbing work.
A Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR Certificate is required.
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job related essential function.
Physical Class 4 – Arduous: This class involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working above ground on irregular surfaces. It includes those positions that occasionally demand extraordinary physical activity such as those in Safety positions.
Applicants must provide a copy of a valid Standard First Aid and CPR Certification issued by a provider authorized by the American Red Cross or American Heart Association within five (5) calendar days from the last day of filing the application.
Maintenance and repair of airport facilities and equipment is defined as maintaining and repairing airport structures (including hangars and buildings), airport infrastructure (including runways, taxiways, and apron areas), airport facilities (including lighting, signage, and navigational aids), and airport vehicles and equipment.

Nice To Haves

Out-of-class experience will be accepted for this examination.

Responsibilities

Uses stationary and hand power tools to perform construction and repair work involving mechanical, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, welding, and painting skills across all airport facilities.
Operates and maintains power equipment such as tow-graders, skip loaders, tractors, tandem rollers, stake-bed trucks, crash cranes, and power hoists.
Makes additions, alterations, and repairs to airport buildings; may construct small portable or permanent structures.
Performs fence installation, runway lighting installation and repairs, drainage construction and repair, and demolition or relocation of airport facilities.
Mixes, places, and finishes cement and asphaltic concrete for runways, taxiways, and other airport surfaces.
Makes minor repairs and replacements to airport utilities including water, sewer, and electrical systems.
Acts as a lead worker overseeing Airport Service Workers, as needed.
Operates and maintains crash rescue vehicles and firefighting equipment, using related tools during fire and crash rescue emergencies, as needed.
Provides first aid and notifies proper authorities in the event of an aircraft accident.
Performs the duties of an Airport Service Worker, as needed.