Winter Maintenance Assistant - 1st Shift (Full-time - Temporary)

St. Joseph County Airpo•South Bend, IN

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction and supervision of the Airfield Facilities Superintendent, this position performs manual work involving routine, manual airport maintenance work. The primary need of this position is to assist Airport Maintenance staff during winter snow operations, but during the absence of snow operations, this position will assist staff with other maintenance related tasks during the temporary assignment period.

Requirements

Six (6) months experience in manual labor and/or commercial landscape maintenance or snow removal.
High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Must possess and maintain a valid United States, state issued, driver's license.
Must complete and pass a comprehensive background check and be able to obtain security and access credentials.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and physical.
Position is required to constantly drive Authority vehicles on Airport grounds and public roadways.

Nice To Haves

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.
Ability to operate independently and/or within a team environment.
Ability to work in a fast paced maintenance environment.
Ability to learn, understand and remember normal tasks.
Ability to work within expected timelines.

Responsibilities

Perform preventative maintenance of equipment utilized in the performance of duties.
Assist technicians in removing and replacing heavy components.
Drive vehicles on controlled airfield surfaces (taxiways, runways and safety areas) under escort. Must coordinate with escort and be able to follow all required escorted procedures.
Perform snow removal operations to include salting, sanding, shoveling, brooming, plowing and the application of de-ice and anti-icing products.
Assist technicians with maintenance and repair of asphalt and concrete surfaces.
Assist with fuel spill clean ups as necessary to protect the environment.
Participate in random airport worker screenings as needed.
Under stressful circumstances, assist Airport staff during emergencies involving aircraft or vehicle accidents or incidents and inclement or hazardous weather preparation, event and recovery.
Overtime as required.
Support the Airport Authority's mission, vision, and values statements in all aspects of work. All employees are expected to be part of our customer service team as Dedicated Customer Care Specialists.
Perform any other duties as may be assigned.