Winter Maintenance Assistant - 2nd Shift (Full-time - Temporary)

St. Joseph County Airpo•South Bend, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Winter Maintenance Assistant performs routine manual airport maintenance work under the general direction and supervision of the Airfield Facilities Superintendent. The primary focus is assisting Airport Maintenance staff with winter snow operations. When snow operations are not underway, the employee assists with other maintenance-related tasks during the temporary assignment, which may last up to 26 weeks. The position is based in the Airport Maintenance Department and supports airfield and outlying properties. Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; snow call-in hours may be 3:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m., and the schedule varies during winter operations. The role pays $20.00 per hour for 2026 and is classified as non-exempt.

Requirements

At least six months of experience in manual labor, commercial landscape maintenance, and/or snow removal.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Possess and maintain a valid United States state-issued driver’s license.
Complete and pass a comprehensive background check and be able to obtain security and access credentials.
Pass a pre-employment drug screening and physical.
Knowledge of the operation and routine maintenance of vehicles and equipment used in the work.
Knowledge of tools and equipment needed to complete assigned tasks, including hand tools.
Knowledge of OSHA safety rules.
Ability to understand, speak, read, and write fluent English.
Ability to receive, understand, and follow verbal and written directions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, supervisors, Airport tenants, and contractors.
Ability to work various assigned shifts, independently and/or within a team, in a fast-paced maintenance environment and within expected timelines.
Ability to learn, understand, and remember routine tasks.
Ability to constantly drive Authority vehicles on Airport grounds and public roadways.
Ability to perform manual labor in all weather conditions; walk and work on unstable soil; use small hand tools; climb ladders and stairs; lift overhead and with outstretched arms; and lift equipment up to 75 pounds while bending and squatting.
Ability to walk, bend, stoop, crawl, kneel, and stand for prolonged periods, up to eight hours, and sit for prolonged periods, up to 12 hours.
Vision abilities including close, distant, color, peripheral, and depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus; corrected visual acuity of 20/40 or better; and ability to see and work at night or in dim conditions and identify letters, numbers, characters, symbols, and colors.
Ability to speak and hear.

Responsibilities

Perform preventative maintenance on equipment used in assigned duties.
Assist technicians in removing and replacing heavy components.
Drive vehicles on controlled airfield surfaces, including taxiways, runways, and safety areas, under escort, coordinating with the escort and following required procedures.
Perform snow removal, including salting, sanding, shoveling, brooming, plowing, and applying de-ice and anti-icing products.
Assist technicians with maintenance and repair of asphalt and concrete surfaces.
Assist with fuel spill cleanups as necessary to protect the environment.
Participate in random airport worker screenings as needed.
Assist Airport staff during emergencies involving aircraft or vehicle accidents or incidents, and during preparation for, response to, and recovery from inclement or hazardous weather.
Work overtime as required.
Support the Airport Authority’s mission, vision, and values in all aspects of work.
Contribute to customer service as a Dedicated Customer Care Specialist.
Perform other duties as assigned.