Maintenance Tech

Easterwood Airport•College Station, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Easterwood Airport Management is seeking self-directed, highly motivated individuals to serve as full-time Maintenance Technician I at Easterwood Airport (CLL). The role involves maintaining the airfield, airport facilities, and auxiliary aircraft and airport equipment while providing enthusiastic, accurate, and integrity-driven service. Staff must be available for day and some evening shifts, rotating shifts as necessary, and weekends and holidays as needed. The employer prefers candidates available on a longer-term basis because training is extensive. The position is open to candidates at all experience levels. Maintenance services experience is preferred. The work includes operating maintenance and construction equipment and tools, completing preventive maintenance and repairs, supporting airport safety, attending department meetings, and using a computer system to create invoices and log completed work. Employees may also perform other maintenance duties as required.

Requirements

High school degree and at least 18 years of age.
Good command of spoken and written English.
Excellent telephone and customer service skills.
Proficiency with computers and office software.
Must maintain a valid State of Texas driver's license.
Must be physically able to climb ladders, lift moderate to heavy loads, push, pull, stoop, dig, and use different equipment configurations.
Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Must use personal protective gear in a noisy outdoor environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in maintenance services.
One to three years of experience in landscaping and mowing commercial properties.
Experience operating trucks, tractors, or heavy vehicles.
First Aid and/or firefighting training.
Heavy truck driving experience.
Customer-service-related employment.

Responsibilities

Use a tractor and zero-turn mower to maintain the airfield.
Maintain and repair fence lines.
Troubleshoot and maintain airfield lighting.
Perform preventive maintenance on auxiliary aircraft and airport equipment, including fuel trucks, fuel tanks, fire trucks, tow tractors and tugs, ground power units, tractors, and mowers.
Operate light- and medium-duty motorized maintenance and construction equipment, including forklifts, scissor lifts, trucks, tractors, track loaders, paint strippers, and pavement and street sweepers.
Operate hand and power tools.
Perform other maintenance needs as required.
Perform airfield painting.
Perform metal fabrication and welding tasks.
Attend meetings with departments and staff.
Use a computer system to make invoices and log completed work.
Work rotating shifts as necessary.
Promote safety in all activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.