Airport - Facility Maintenance Specialist

Position: Airport - Facility Maintenance Specialist I
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Job Description:

The City of Idaho Falls is accepting applications for a Facility Maintenance Specialist I. This position performs entry-level to semi-skilled work in the maintenance, repair, inspection, and upkeep of airport buildings, facilities, grounds, equipment, systems, and related infrastructure. Assists with preventive maintenance, minor construction, repair work, seasonal operations, and airport-specific facility support under the direction of the Facility Manager or assigned higher-level staff.

Distinguishing Characteristics The Facility Maintenance Specialist I is an entry-level position within the Facility Maintenance job class at the Idaho Falls Regional Airport. Employees perform routine and semi-skilled maintenance, repair, inspection, and support duties under supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop working knowledge of airport facilities, building systems, tools, safety practices, work order procedures, and regulatory requirements. Advancement to higher levels in the class series requires demonstrated proficiency, increased independence, broader technical skill, the ability to perform more complex assignments, and satisfaction of the minimum qualifications established for the higher-level classification.

Supervision Received Works under the supervision of the Facility Manager. Receives technical direction and project specific instruction from higher-level staff.

Supervision Exercised None.

Essential Functions Performs entry-level and semi-skilled duties related to the maintenance, repair, inspection, and upkeep of airport buildings, facilities, grounds, equipment, systems, and infrastructure.

Assists with routine maintenance and repair of building components, fixtures, equipment, and systems. This includes doors, locks, windows, walls, ceilings, flooring, roofing, plumbing, mechanical equipment, and other facility components.

Learns and performs basic carpentry, painting, masonry, drywall, caulking, concrete repair, and other general maintenance tasks as assigned.

Assists higher-level maintenance staff, contractors, or other qualified personnel with plumbing, electrical, HVAC, mechanical, locksmith, and building system maintenance within the limits of training, certification, licensing requirements, and applicable codes.

Monitors, follows, and performs routine preventive maintenance tasks on assigned facility systems and equipment; assists with inspections, cleaning, lubrication, filter changes, minor adjustments, and other scheduled maintenance activities.

Learns and follows established preventive maintenance procedures, safety practices, work order processes, airport rules, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Completes records, documentation, and reports in accordance with department procedures and manufacturer recommendations.

Monitors the condition of airport buildings, facilities, equipment, and work areas; identifies and reports maintenance needs, safety concerns, security issues, and non-compliant conditions to the Facility Manager or appropriate airport management personnel.

Assists with the maintenance and operation of airport-specific facility systems and equipment, including passenger boarding bridges, baggage conveyor systems, garage doors, lighting control systems, public address systems, and other facility equipment.

Uses hand tools, power tools, ladders, lifts, vehicles, and maintenance equipment in a safe and proper manner. Performs routine cleaning, inspection, and minor repair of assigned tools, vehicles, and equipment.

Assists with snow and ice removal in and around terminal facilities, to include the operation of light duty trucks with plows, snow blowers, mechanical brooms, and shovels.

Performs basic grounds maintenance, including mowing, trimming, landscaping, cleanup, and related seasonal tasks.

Assists with inventorying, stocking, and organizing maintenance materials, tools, supplies, parts, and equipment.

Provides basic support to airport custodial staff or other airport divisions as needed to maintain safe, clean, functional, and operationally ready facilities.

Responds to maintenance requests, alarms, security incidents, and facility concerns in accordance with airport procedures and…