Airport Maintenance, Operations and Fire Fighter Specialist

Job Description

Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Directors of Maintenance and Operations, the Airport Maintenance, Operations, and Airport Rescue Fire Fighter (ARFF) Specialists at Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport are responsible for assisting in the overall operation of airside, landside, and terminal areas on an assigned shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays. This position ensures compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 139, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Part 1542, and all other applicable statutes, regulations, and requirements.

This position is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of all airport users.

• Responsible for the performance of airport operations and maintenance on an assigned rotating shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays, working alone and occasionally as a team.

• Identifies operational, safety, and security concerns by inspecting all areas of the airport, including airside, landside, and terminal facilities.
• Maintains satisfactory conditions of airside, landside, and terminal facilities by creating work orders and performing maintenance duties, including operating equipment and performing physical labor in all weather conditions.
• Performs airside operations and maintenance activities, including, but not limited to: identifying, preventing, responding to, and removing all hazards to aviation, wildlife, AOA incursions, unauthorized vehicles, and pedestrian entry, and disabled aircraft.
• Performs snow removal operations and heavy equipment operations.
• Serves as an Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighter.
• Coordinates construction and maintenance on or near the airport to ensure minimum interference with airport operations.
• Monitors deviations from federal, state, and airport operating rules and regulations and issues work orders and Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) reports as required.
• Maintains a working knowledge of all applicable FARs and Advisory Circulars.
• Carries out responsibilities outlined in the Airport Emergency Plan (AEP).
• Enforces landside parking regulations to include airport terminal traffic management.
• Conducts thorough terminal inspections and performs light janitorial duties.
• Coordinates any contract services related to airport operations.
• Ensures compliance with Airport Policies and Procedures; initiates corrective actions and counsels airport users, tenants, and employees as required.
• Conducts Airport Security, including monitoring phones, radios, security cameras, gate systems, sterile/secure area doors, and other duties listed in the ASP.
• Responsible for maintaining customer relations through positive lines of communication by professionally representing the Airport and City of Lewiston through frequent and meaningful contact with the customer.
• Assumes operational, safety, and security responsibilities in the absence of airport management.
• Be physically present in attendance at the worksite.
• Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with employee policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Airport Director and Deputy Airport Directors.

• Position open to Lewiston-Clarkston Valley residents who currently live within 15 miles of the airport.
• High school diploma required.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and maintaining a motor vehicle record compatible with the Airport insurance company’s criteria.
• Successfully complete and maintain TSA security threat assessment/background check.
• Acquire and maintain certification and proficiency in airport rescue and firefighting.
• Acquire and maintain all licenses and/or certifications currently required, or as may be required, by regulatory agencies.
• With appropriate training,…