Airfield Maintenance Specialist III; Underfill

Airfield Maintenance Specialist III (May Underfill)

AFSCME

Under the general direction of airport senior and facilities supervisors, incumbent functions as a lead worker while performing tasks and duties necessary to ensure the day-to-day safe, secure, convenient, and efficient operations of airports operated by the Salt Lake City Department of Airports. Performs the full scope of airfield related services including safety and security and maintenance work in a wide variety of facilities and crafts including light/heavy equipment operation.

Operates and trains co-workers on the safe and proper use of all construction, snow removal and other miscellaneous equipment used to perform all required maintenance needs. Coordinates work and completion of assigned projects with specialized airport divisions. Maintains and prepares equipment for use, performs preventative maintenance such as inspections, cleaning, and lubrication on construction and snow removal equipment. Responds to airport emergencies and provides support services for first responders and emergency response teams in conjunction with Airfield Operations.

This is skilled professional work that requires a high level of situational awareness as it covers a broad range of experience and responsibilities involving the airfield, aircraft operating areas including taxiways and runways, airport operations, Federal Aviation Administration rules and regulations, general aviation operations and a high level of problem solving and customer service skills.

As an Airfield Maintenance Specialist, you'll be responsible for performing a wide range of tasks to ensure the smooth operation of our airfield. You will handle everything from preventative maintenance inspections, cleaning, and lubrication of construction and snow removal equipment, to responding swiftly and effectively to airport emergencies. Your role will also involve operating, maintaining, and preparing trucks and heavy equipment, ensuring they are always ready for action.

Required to work non-traditional hours and shift work.

• Specialist I: $21.57 - $28.35
• Specialist II: $24.28 - $31.96
• Specialist III: $26.57 - $34.96
• based on qualifications and experience.

• Health Insurance
• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Paid vacation and personal leave
• 6-12 weeks of paid parental leave available
• Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
• A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

• Assists by performing skilled level work in a variety of maintenance areas, including aircraft movement environment , asphalt, pavement & repair, road construction, building demolition, concrete construction and repair that includes specialized concrete repair and fencing installation and repair as per FAA guidelines.
• Performs skilled level work in a variety of landscaping & grounds-keeping duties including computerized irrigation systems mowing, weeding, planting, pruning, spraying, cultivation of shrubs, trees, and flowers. Also performs restricted use pesticide application when necessary.
• Operates specialized heavy equipment that includes but is not limited to asphalt pavers, rollers, loaders, graders, skid-steers, backhoes, trenchers, track-hoes, sub-drainage equipment, bobtails, 10-wheelers, tractor trailers, airfield tractors, sweepers, high-pressure washers, scrubbers, cranes and aerial lift equipment. Perform minor repairs and maintenance on equipment.
• Operates and maintains computerized pavement marking equipment, pavement marking trucks, shot blasters, pavement grinders, sandblasters and hand stripers. Assists with rebuilding and maintaining pumps, spray guns and high- and low-pressure paint systems, and rubber/paint removal with high-pressure specialized equipment.
• Performs snow and ice removal operations along with Airfield Operations according to FAA guidelines regarding airport winter safety and operations, using specialized snow removal equipment including runway snowplows and attached brooms, runway snow blowers, solid chemical spreader runway truck, potassium sprayer runway truck, ramp push plows, etc. May be assigned to any of the specialized snow equipment as necessary to complete snow and ice removal…