Airport Laborer

JOB TITLE: Airport Laborer
DEPARTMENT: Decatur Airport
CLASSIFICATION: Full‑Time, Non‑Exempt
SALARY: $22.33 per hour

Responsible for performing a variety of daily, cyclical and routine grounds and facility maintenance functions.

• Clean areas of debris or litter.
• Operate trucks, mowing equipment, chain saws, hand power tools, and all other maintenance and mechanical equipment.
• Operate power tools in the performance of maintenance activities.
• Perform repair on equipment and buildings.
• Perform routine maintenance on buildings such as painting, sweeping, mopping, etc.
• Plow snow on the landside and airside of the airport.
• Drive tractors, trucks, and other equipment.
• Rake leaves, trim trees, and shovel sidewalks.
• Operate equipment in the repair of waterlines, sewer lines, and other maintenance areas.
• Assist others in the performance of construction and maintenance activities.
• Sharpen blades of mowers.
• Maintain and repair pavement on airport grounds.
• Load, unload, and deliver equipment and supplies as needed.
• Assist in picking up trash around airport property.
• Escort visitors of the airport along with construction workers.

• Complete vehicle and equipment inspections on a daily basis to ensure operational readiness. Report items requiring repair.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment (check/add fluids, grease fittings, sharpen and change blades, etc.).
• Perform general maintenance as needed to ensure safe operation of equipment.
• Keep all tools and equipment clean, properly stored, and in working order.
• Maintain a clean and organized workplace; wash and detail vehicles and equipment regularly.

• Learn and use proper PPE for job tasks.
• Follow instructions from labels and MSDS.
• Attend training sessions.
• Report any safety hazards and needed repairs.
• Remain FAA safety compliant.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

High school education; one year of related experience and/or training.

Ability to read and comprehend English, simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; ability to write simple correspondence in English; ability to present information in one‑on‑one and small group settings to customers and other employees.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Ability to apply common sense to carry out detailed written or oral instructions and to solve problems involving variables in standardized situations.

Commercial Driver's License Class B or ability to obtain within the first six months of employment.

Regular standing; use of hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; occasional climbing or balancing; talking or hearing; tasting or smelling. Regular lifting or moving of up to 25 pounds, frequent lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds, and occasional lifting or moving of more than 100 pounds. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

Exposure to outdoor weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, high places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. Noise level is usually moderate.

Decatur Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.