CDC Airport Maintenance Worker

Cedar City•Cedar City, UT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled duties in maintaining the Cedar City Regional Airport. Performs related responsibilities as required. This role involves maintaining runway and taxiway lighting, airport navigation aids, and signage, as well as troubleshooting and repairing electrical equipment. The position also requires responding to emergency situations, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations, and maintaining all public buildings and grounds at the airport. Responsibilities include groundskeeping, snow removal, general maintenance on the terminal building, and performing airport security patrols and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) removal. The role also involves preparing Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) and conducting wildlife hazard management practices.

Requirements

Electrical troubleshooting and maintenance.
Methods, techniques, and safety precautions necessary to maintain airport systems.
Plumbing and building maintenance to repair and maintain the terminal building; general landscaping and grounds maintenance.
Thorough knowledge of operating procedures required around aircraft and on airports.
Use hand and power tools required to maintain airport/terminal building systems.
Operate medium sized power driven equipment.
Perform manual labor.
Understand and carry out written and oral directions.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Completion of firearms training.
Experience with firearms used for Wildlife Management.
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Utah driver's license.
Required to be on-call/standby, for snow removal or other designated emergencies and must have a 20-minute on-site response time.
Satisfactorily pass a criminal history background check as required by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

Nice To Haves

Five (5) years experience (preferred) in aviation related activities that includes airport maintenance and snow removal; airport operations; or as an industrial mechanic or maintenance technician.

Responsibilities

Maintains runway and taxiway lighting, airport navigation aids, and signage.
Changes bulbs and transformers and repairs fixtures, wiring and other electrical equipment.
Troubleshoots, replaces and adjusts settings on printed circuit boards.
Responds to emergency situations to assist the Airport Manager in rescue & recovery operations and to re-establish the airfield and runway back to operational status.
Ensures compliance with applicable Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations (FARs) and advisory circulars (ACs) regarding safety, operations, and maintenance of the airfield.
Responsible for ensuring the proper operation and maintenance of all public buildings and grounds at the airport, including pavement areas, airport terminal building and other City-owned facilities.
Keeps airport systems free and clear of obstructions per FAA regulations.
Maintains Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) and Runway End Identifier Light (REIL) systems.
Changes bulbs, and electronic components as required.
Troubleshoots to determine any operational problems and appropriate solution.
Calibrate and realign these systems as required.
Maintains Obstruction lighting, windsocks and Rotating Beacon for proper operation.
Performs daily/weekly airport inspections in accordance with FAA Part 139 regulations.
Operates a variety of equipment including mowers, tractors, spraying equipment, box scraper, etc. as required to maintain airport grounds.
Heavy Equipment Operator for tractors, backhoes, dump trucks and snow removal equipment.
Perform snow and ice removal from runways, taxiways, and aprons.
Performs groundskeeper functions for airport and terminal building.
Repairs sprinkler systems and maintains landscaping areas.
Perform general maintenance on the terminal building to include troubleshooting systems, general plumbing, carpentry, electrical repairs, HVAC systems, etc.
Troubleshoots and repairs high voltage electrical circuits.
Performs Foreign Object Debris (FOD) removal.
Conducts wildlife hazard management practices.
Conducts airport security patrols.
Repairs perimeter fences to include troubleshooting and repairs to electronic gate systems.
Responds to airport emergencies when required.
Prepares and ensures publication of Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) that are accurate and compliant with FAA guidance to alert aircrews and air traffic controllers of non-standard airfield conditions and hazards.
Performs other related duties as required.