Equipment Worker - Ellington

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FROM ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Division / Section: HAS-EFD Insource Maintenance

Workdays &

Hours:

Monday through Friday 6:30 am–3:00pm. Weekends and Holidays off. May be required to work all hours and shifts. (Subject to change)

The purpose of Houston Airport System (HAS) Maintenance, Airside Operations and Maintenance business unit is to effectively deliver self-performed maintenance services at each of the three HAS airports.

The purpose of the Equipment Worker in the Maintenance section of the Houston Airport System is to support the goal of Opening Day Fresh by prolonging the life and aesthetic beauty of airport's owned assets through effective, efficient, and proactive maintenance. The Maintenance business unit ensures the airport maintains its annual operating certificate by performing key maintenance functions as mandated by Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) – Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 139.

Candidates must be able to obtain all security required badge access including Custom Border Patrol access within 6 months from the hire date.

• Operate heavy equipment and trucks to transport equipment, refuse, and/or materials to and from work sites.
• Perform a variety of manual tasks and activities, i.e., spraying, lawn care, moving furniture, roofing, painting, digging manholes, mowing, pouring concrete or asphalt, etc.
• Operate cement mixers to mix cement, aggregate, water, and additives. Smooth and finish poured concrete surfaces.
• Maintain, clean, and service equipment, vehicles, tools and facilities. Inspect vehicles for required supplies, materials and equipment.
• Observe and follow safety procedures and precautions at the worksite.
• May investigate and respond to complaints.
• Prepare and maintain reports, forms and records.
• May act as a lead of a crew and coordinate and monitor work assignments and personnel.
• Perform all types of plumbing repairs.
• Airfield painting, access gate maintenance and repair.
• Sign shop, key shop and locksmith work.

The position requires stooping, bending and/or lifting of items of up to 30 pounds with occasional periods of walking on rough surfaces. There are routine exposures to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture and air pollution. The position may involve periodic exposure to chemical substances and physical trauma of a minor nature such as cuts, bruises and minor burns. Requires the ability to make fairly complex coordinated and sequenced motor movements in response to quickly changing external stimuli.

Ability to read, write, add, subtract and follow oral and/or basic written instructions as might normally be acquired through 9 to 11 years of formal schooling.

Six months of experience in the operation of plant or automotive equipment and attachments are required.

May be required to have a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and comply with the City of Houston's policy on driving based on the type of equipment the individual is assigned to operate.

• Preferences will be given to applicant with the availability to work all shifts, including rotation, weekends and holidays preferred.
• Experience in pavement repairs. Experience with implementing Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) - Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 139 a plus.
• Strong communication, able to deal with people in tense situations and works with minimum supervision is a plus.
• Possesses the ability to solve arithmetic and numerical problems is preferred.
• Experience with Airfield painting and markings.
• Commercial plumbing repair.

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

The selection process will involve application review and/or interview. Department may administer skills assessment test.

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