Airport Operations Worker

SJRMC Joplin Missouri • Joplin, MO

264d • $17

About The Position

Under general supervision, maintains and secures the equipment, facilities, and grounds at the Airport. Performs aircraft rescue and firefighting on the airfield and off-airfield property as required for a FAR Part 139, Class I, Commercial Service Regional Airport.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• One year of full-time experience performing building and grounds maintenance work.
• Possess and maintain a valid state issued driver's license.
• Certification in Basic First Aid and CPR required annually.
• Federal Airport Regulation (FAR) Part 139, Aircraft Rescue and Firefighter, and Department of Agriculture Wildlife training must be successfully completed within six months of appointment and maintained throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Performs emergency firefighting and rescue operations as an Airport Rescue Firefighter.
• Trains and inspects trucks and equipment needed for emergency firefighting and rescue operations for the Airport in compliance with FAA regulations.
• Performs general custodial tasks including cleaning, vacuuming and scrubbing floors, washing windows, cleaning equipment, dusting and polishing furniture, and sanitizing restroom facilities.
• May direct the work of custodial staff in limited situations.
• Performs a variety of grounds maintenance tasks including mowing and edging lawns, trimming trees and shrubs, snow plowing and removal, applying fertilizer, and planting flowers.
• Performs building maintenance and repair tasks including inspection and maintenance of heating and cooling systems, maintaining floors, plumbing, painting, basic carpentry.
• Inspects airfield grounds; reports and repairs airfield lighting, fencing, pavement, markings, signage, wildlife management hazards, as required by Part 139.
• Maintains inventory of equipment, tools, supplies, and materials at the assigned facility.
• Inspects and ensures security of facilities, airfield and off-airfield property, in compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations.
• Conducts tours of the facility; answers questions about the facility, programs, activities, and services as assigned.
• Completes the Part 139 and the Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Management training and certification annually, as required.
• Contributes effectively to the Public Works Department, communicates effectively with co-workers, both within the department as well as outside the department.

Benefits

• Starting at $17.53 per hour ($36,481 annually)
• Health insurance for employees and their immediate family members, with the City paying 100% of the premium for employees and a portion for family coverage.
• 2 weeks of vacation accrual per year.
• 11 paid holidays per year + 3 paid 'floating holidays' per year.
• Free life insurance to the employee, with supplemental options.
• Dental insurance starting at $9.02/month with fully covered preventive services.
• Vision insurance starting at $1.44/month.
• Tuition reimbursement, longevity pay, Care Leave and sick leave buy-back programs.
• Missouri LAGERS Retirement - employees do not pay into it; employee is fully vested after only 5 years of employment.
• Access to 457 retirement plans with several benefits over traditional 401k plans.
• Free library cards & gym access, fun employee events, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED