SWF - Seasonal​/Temporary – Winter Terminal

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Seasonal Manual Labor New York, Albany, NY, US 1 Attachments

3 days ago Requisition

Business Unit:SWF – New York Stewart International Airport

Reports To:Landside Supervisor

FLSA Classification:Non-Exempt

Job Category:Seasonal / Temporary (December – March)

Union:None

Primary

Work Location:

On-site;
New York Stewart International Airport

Country:United States

Founded in 1927 as a division of Pan American World Airways, Avports is an experienced and trusted airport manager and operator. Today, the company operates with over 650 staff at 14+ airports across the US and the Caribbean, with that number slated to grow to 800 during the next year with the addition of new airport projects.

Avports has historically managed and operated a portfolio of airport operations and maintenance (O&M) and public-private partnership (P3/PPP) contracts at more than 30 US airports. These airports have diverse operations, encompassing commercial and general aviation airports, passenger terminals, joint-use airports, heliports, NASA facilities, and spaceports. The company is working to integrate electric aviation, hydrogen fuel cells, and zero-emission decarbonization concepts in existing airport environments.

New York Stewart International Airport (SWF), located at 1180 First Street, New Windsor, NY 12553, serves the Hudson Valley and surrounding regions approximately 60 miles north of Manhattan near Newburgh and New Windsor, Orange County. Owned by the Department of Transportation, leased by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) and operated by Future Stewart Partners (FSP/Avports) under a long-term agreement, SWF is a FAA Part 139 certified commercial service airport offering scheduled passenger service and cargo operations.

The airport plays a key role in regional transportation and economic development and is committed to safe, efficient, and customer-focused airport operations.

Performs surface de-icing, snow removal, and winter maintenance duties across airport passenger terminal front sidewalks, walkways, landside roadways, and parking lots. Operates heavy equipment including front-end loaders, skid steers, and Kubota tractors. During non-snow periods, routine building, terminal, and grounds maintenance duties as assigned.

• Safely and efficiently operate heavy snow removal equipment, including front-end loaders, skid steers, Kubota tractors with attachments, salt spreaders, and walk-behind snow blowers.
• Execute mechanical snow clearing, shoveling, and application of solid/liquid de-icing chemicals on terminal front sidewalks, entryways, parking lots, and landside access areas.
• Respond promptly to mandatory emergency call-ins for extended winter storm events; work flexible or rotating 12-hour shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays as operational needs dictate.

• Perform routine facility and grounds maintenance tasks in and around the passenger terminal during non-snow periods.
• Perform pre-operation and post-operation vehicle inspections; perform basic preventive maintenance and cleaning on assigned snow removal equipment and tools.
• Monitor terminal walkways and landside access points to ensure slip-and-fall hazards are promptly mitigated.
• Assist other airport work centers and maintenance departments as directed by the Landside Supervisor.

• Maintain strict compliance with all Airport, Company, PANYNJ, FAA, and OSHA safety regulations (including Fall Protection, Lockout/Tagout, Ladder Safety, and Personal Protective Equipment requirements).
• Maintain non-movement area driving safety standards on airport property.

• Acceptance of Ownership & Accountability: Deliver accurate, high-quality work with urgency and maintain excellent attendance, especially during critical weather events.
• Communication & Teamwork: Follow instructions clearly, communicate effectively via radio/verbal channels, and collaborate effectively with terminal maintenance teams.
• Adaptability: Transition smoothly between heavy snow clearing operations and standard routine building maintenance tasks.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience operating heavy…