Airfield Maintenance and Operations Specialist

## Airfield Maintenance and Operations Specialist Apply locations:
City of Idaho Fallstime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date:
July 20, 2026 (12 days left to apply) job requisition :
R26 000032

Be a part of a dynamic team whose common goal is to make a difference in our community.

It is amazing to know that by being a part of the City of Idaho Falls team, you would be doing important work for our community that affects people’s lives. Every day brings new challenges and rewards!
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* Job Description:

** The City of Idaho Falls is accepting applications for the position of Airfield Maintenance and Operations Specialist.  This
** full-time
** position performs a variety of general and skilled duties as needed to ensure timely maintenance, repair and upkeep of airport runways, associated pavements, and airport property grounds, vehicles and buildings.  Works under the general supervision of the Airport Maintenance & Operations Supervisor.
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* Essential Functions:

** Performs general maintenance and specialized skilled work on related to upkeep, maintenance and repair of airport facilities, including electrical systems, high voltage airfield lighting, plumbing, grounds, runways, taxiways and navigation aid light systems; performs airfield pavement maintenance, runway striping, and fence repairs;
Coordinates access and escort procedures for contractors and vendors working on the airfield.

Responsible for day-to-day compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations, including (but not limited to) FAR Part 139, FAR Part 77, TSR 1540 and 1542, and other applicable laws and regulations governing the operation of commercial service Airports. Conducts daily inspections of runways, taxiways and ramps; performs TSA required perimeter checks of grounds and vehicles. Conducts periodic inspections of airport lighting, sprinkling, and irrigation systems, fuel storage, equipment condition, navigational equipment and weather reporting equipment;

ensures daily operational status of the airfield; monitors runways and surrounding surfaces for "Foreign Object Debris" (FOD) to ensure safety of flight operations. Takes and evaluates runway braking action reports, and determines corrective actions required during snow and ice control events.
Performs seasonal duties as needed to maintain airport environs; performs snow removal, weed abatement, mowing, etc.;
Utilizes various hand and power tools in the maintenance of runways, lighting system, facilities upkeep; irrigation, pruning, transplanting, and grooming airport plants, trees, lawn, shrubs, and general surroundings.
Operates heavy equipment such as tractor, dump truck, snowplow, sander, motor grader, dual engine rotary snow blower and pick-up truck; operators hand equipment such as mowers, chain saws etc., as required; inspects vehicles and equipment daily and performs routine maintenance; maintains logs and records on airport vehicles and equipment; advises supervisor on equipment and vehicle requirements and needs, could be required to review specifications for equipment or vehicles, cleans up fuel spills.
Performs wildlife hazard and vegetation management; makes and records periodic observations regarding wildlife activity; utilizes various methods to prevent bird strikes and related hazards. Conducts seasonal pest and weed control; eliminates or controls weed and shrub growth applying chemicals or operating cutting and trimming equipment.

Cleans and maintains facilities; monitors, orders, inventories and stocks cleaning materials, maintenance supplies, tools and equipment.
Coordinates with off airport agencies, such as the Fire Department, Police & EMS; responds to aircraft and airport emergencies, could be required to act as incident commander until relieved, and in the absence of higher airport authority, could be required to oversees airfield operations, and must be prepared to make decisions affecting airfield operations. Employees in this position are considered Essential Personnel and are subject to emergency call back for weather events, airport emergencies, or as deemed necessary by the Airport Director.
Maintains equipment storage…