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

St. Joseph County Airpo•South Bend, IN

4d•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 assistant performs other maintenance-related tasks during the temporary assignment. This is a temporary position for a maximum of 26 weeks. The standard schedule is 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 schedules vary during winter operations. The rate of pay is $20.00 per hour (2026).

Requirements

At least six months of experience in manual labor and/or commercial landscape maintenance 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.
Be able to constantly drive Authority vehicles on Airport grounds and public roadways.
Knowledge of the operation and routine maintenance of vehicles and equipment used in assigned duties.
Knowledge of tools and equipment required for the listed tasks, OSHA safety rules, and applicable hand tools.
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 shifts as assigned, independently and/or as part of a team, in a fast-paced maintenance environment.
Ability to learn, understand, and remember normal tasks and work within expected timelines.
Vision abilities including close, distant, color, peripheral, and depth perception, ability to adjust focus, and corrected visual acuity of 20/40 or better; ability to see and work at night and in dim lighting and to read letters, numbers, characters, and symbols and identify colors.
Ability to perform manual labor in all weather conditions and walk and work on unstable soil.
Ability to use small hand tools requiring use of hands, wrists, and fingers.
Ability to climb ladders and stairs and perform overhead and outstretched lifting.
Ability to lift equipment up to 75 pounds, including while bending and squatting.
Ability to walk, bend, stoop, crawl, kneel, and stand for prolonged periods up to 8 hours, and sit for prolonged periods up to 12 hours.
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 and contribute to customer service as a Dedicated Customer Care Specialist.
Perform other duties as assigned.