Airport Operations & Maintenance Specialist - Aviation

AIRPORT OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST - AVIATION

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Performs a variety of maintenance, repair, inspection and construction activities as well as safety and security duties on the field side of the Airport grounds; performs directly related work as required.

The principal function of an employee in this class is to keep the Airport field and field facilities in safe, secure and operational order. The work is performed under the supervision and direction of an Airport/Airside Maintenance Supervisor, but considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgement and initiative. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with other crew members, government agencies, law enforcement officials, Airport tenants, other City employees and the public.

The principal duties of this class are performed in both an indoor and outdoor work environment, often times in extreme weather conditions. An employee in this class may also be required to handle and/or manage hazardous waste and if so, appropriate training will be provided annually.

• Performs a variety of activities involved with the maintenance, repair and construction of airfield facilities including, snow removal, concrete work, runway and taxiway markings;
• Operates a variety of complex heavy equipment including, Jet Air six-wheel truck, street sweeper, 4WD backhoe loader, 4WD cat loader, road grader, aerial bucket, 10-wheel dump truck, deicer tank, snow blowers, snow brooms, mowers and various tractors;
• Operates a variety of light equipment including, riding mowers, push mowers, weed eaters and various landscaping equipment;
• Performs concrete grading and all preparation work, forming and finishing work;
• Performs snow and de-icing operations using a variety of complex heavy equipment;
• Maintains constant radio contact with Airport Control Tower and garage base-station;
• Performs routine cleaning, maintenance and repairs of shop equipment and vehicles;
• Trims shrubbery, mows grass, maintains landscape, repairs fences and hauls debris and/or trash;
• Performs electrical and electronic repair on various Airport facilities and equipment;
• Monitors Airport grounds and flight path for hazards and security violations within FAA guidelines;
• Enforces Airport security rules and regulations;
• Responds to airfield emergencies and acts as Airport representative until relieved by higher authority;
• Serves as a member of Airport emergency response team;
• Removes wildlife from Airport grounds;
• Performs daily safety inspections of runways and aircraft areas;
• Monitors airfield pavement surfaces ensuring adequate standards for airplane landings and takeoffs;
• Takes braking action readings and reports them to the control tower, during extreme weather conditions;
• Opens and closes Airport surfaces and/or entire Airport as needed;
• Issues advisories regarding Airport status;
• Coordinates parking and ground handling of charter and unscheduled aircraft;
• Escorts contractors on the Airport grounds and establishes a safe working environment for them;
• Provides guidance and demonstrations to new employees in similar positions;
• Keeps supervisors informed of work progress, issues, and potential solutions;
• Attends meetings and training to stay current on relevant practices and developments;
• Responds to citizen inquiries courteously and promptly;
• Coordinates regularly with others to enhance interdepartmental efficiency; and
• Performs additional duties as required by the classification.

• Thorough knowledge of the operation of complex and motorized equipment;
• Some knowledge of construction principles and techniques;
• Skill in the use of hand and power tools;
• Ability to learn and apply Airport security and safety rules and regulations;
• Ability to learn and apply FAR Parts 139 and 107;
• Ability to learn and apply federal and local Airport rules and regulations;
• Ability to discern presence of hazards and/or potentially dangerous situations;
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language;
• Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures and instructions;
• Ability to use logical and creative thought processes to…