Airside Operations Technician

Bartow Executive Airport • Bartow, FL

18d

About The Position

This position involves frequent physical labor in unskilled, semi-skilled and skilled work in the maintenance, repair, and operation of Airfield equipment as well as aircraft ground handling and fueling. Employees perform essential functions as outlined herein.

The following statements describe the principal functions of this job and its scope of responsibility but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including working in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED (General Education Diploma) with one year of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum requirement: Class E Florida Driver’s License.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, Safety Data Sheets and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.
• Ability to understand and follow written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving few concrete variables.
• Requires judgment in selection of procedures, methods, tools, equipment and own work practices to accomplish tasks.
• General knowledge of custodial cleaning techniques.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to operate equipment safely.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Ability to take a teamwork approach to the job by cooperating with others, offering to help others when needed, and considering larger organization or team goals rather than individual concerns. Includes the ability to build a constructive team spirit where team members are committed to the goals and objectives of the team.

Responsibilities

• Performs and assists in aircraft fueling.
• Properly selects and operates various aircraft tugs and towbars for repositioning and hangaring aircraft.
• Performs custodial functions including cleaning and sanitizing facilities, cleaning windows and floors, vacuuming carpets, and emptying trash receptacles.
• May perform airfield condition inspections including runways and airfield lighting. Performs daily quality control checks on fuel trucks, fuel farm tanks, self-serve tank, and ground service equipment.
• Performs minor maintenance of facilities and equipment. Makes minor repairs to electrical appliances that do not contain refrigerants.
• Sets up and takes down tables and chairs for scheduled programs and events. May perform event set-ups, clean-ups, and setting up barriers.
• Makes minor repairs to plumbing fixtures. This includes unclogging toilets and sink drains and locating water leaks inside and outside of buildings.
• Required to report to work at the appointed hour, as scheduled, and to work the entire assigned schedule.
• Moves office furniture and performs emergency or accident cleanup.
• Supports other workers in the event of absence.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Full-time position benefits include employer paid health insurance, life insurance, vacation leave, sick leave, holiday pay and personal days.
• Other benefits available are vision, dental, and supplemental insurance policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees