Airport Maintenance Technician

Job Details

Job Location:

Office of Gilmer County Commissioners - Ellijay, GA 30540

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: High School/GED

Salary Range: $15.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Day Shift

Job Category:
General Labor

The purpose of Airport Maintenance Technician is to perform manual and unskilled work for the maintenance of the airport. The employee will prepare and maintain airport greens, and among other related duties, ensuring compliance with all airport regulations and standards. This position will involve more skilled labor which involves the maintenance of the hanger and planes. The work is physical in nature and under the direct supervision of the Airport Manager.

• Performs manual work which may involve grounds maintenance, runway maintenance, or other projects within the airport.
• Mows grass, trims and edges along runways, roadways, landscaped areas, driveways, sidewalks, and fence lines, plants and maintains trees, shrubs, and flowers, weeds flower beds, cuts down trees, prunes tree limbs, hedges, and shrubs, picks up and disposes of tree limbs, brush, dead animals, and other materials from public areas.
• Performs various tasks involving runway maintenance projects: prepares road surfaces for asphalt application; lays and smooths asphalt; patches/repairs utility cuts and potholes in runway surfaces; maintains sidewalks and curbing; pours concrete; sweeps surfaces; spreads gravel; clears obstructions and removes debris from storm-water drains, ditches, & catch-basins.
• Operates a variety of light equipment, machinery, and power / hand tools associated with department projects, including (but not limited to), mower, edger, trimmer, chipper, chain saw, air compressor, concrete saw, leaf blower, tiller, asphalt loop, paint/marking machine, pick axe, sledgehammer, pitchfork, rake, post hole digger, shovel, broom, hand tools, or two-way radio.
• Performs general cleaning/maintenance tasks necessary to keep equipment and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, checking/replacing fluids, performing minor equipment repairs, greasing equipment, sharpening blades, changing tires, replacing parts, washing/cleaning equipment, or cleaning shop or work areas; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment and initiates requests for new or replacement materials as required.
• Follows established safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; sets-up work zones; flags and directs traffic around work-site; assists truck drivers, equipment operators, or other workers in monitoring traffic conditions surrounding trucks/equipment to identify obstructions, pedestrians, or unsafe traffic conditions; reports any incidents, accidents, problems, or unusual situations.
• Prepares or completes various forms, time cards, daily work sheets, or other documents.
• Receives various forms, reports, schedules, activity calendars, diagrams, blueprints, policies, procedures, regulations, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
• Communicates with supervisor, other departments, employees, community service workers, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

• Aids other employees or departments as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities:
  Must be able to learn, comprehend, and apply all County or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to…