Airport Maintenance Worker

Description

The Syracuse Regional Airport Authority is seeking applications for a full‑time Airport Maintenance Worker in our Airfield Maintenance division, starting at $25.91 per hour, with overtime and night shift differential available.

We are seeking hard‑working individuals who want to make a difference through their dedication to keeping Syracuse Hancock International Airport safely maintained. Must be able to work any shift due 24/7 airport operations.

• Assists Trades staff when performing airfield maintenance work.
• Inspects and repairs black top roadways, runways, taxiways and aircraft ramp areas, including striping and painting of pavement markings.
• Does routine grounds keeping such as cutting grass, raking, weeding, brush clearing, clearing snow during snow events, trimming shrubbery, and general repairs.
• Washes and paints walls, signs, floors and windows.
• Performs general and advanced cleaning/maintenance tasks necessary to keep vehicles, equipment, and tools in operable condition, including inspecting equipment, topping off fluids, greasing equipment, replacing small parts, washing/cleaning equipment, and cleaning shop/work areas.
• Operates plows, front end loaders, skid steers, sweepers, dump trucks, tractors, sanders and other heavy equipment.
• Diagnoses and reports issues to crew leaders and mechanics.
• Operates radios to communicate clearly with FAA tower in accordance with federal regulations.
• Responds to and assists during aircraft emergencies (in conjunction with Fire, Police, Airport Director, and FAA personnel), facility equipment failure, airfield navigational aids, airfield lighting failures, building/structure emergencies, pavement failures, hazardous incidents, and related emergency situations.

• Working knowledge of the practices, tools and materials used in large‑scale general maintenance and repair of airport buildings, roadways and grounds.
• Skilled in one or more of the construction, landscape or facility maintenance or mechanical trades.
• Ability to operate and maintain motor and heavy equipment used in airport maintenance work.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to effectively use radio communication technology.
• Ability to work long hours on a physically demanding shift.
• Basic understanding of computers.
• Ability to work professionally and respectfully with diverse employees, tenants, vendors, and the public.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, including but not limited to use of eyesight and hearing, standing, walking, kneeling, bending, use of arms, hands, and lifting up to 75 lbs.

• Two (2) years of experience working at a commercial airport.
• One (1) year (or part‑time equivalent) of maintenance work in one (1) or more of the building or mechanical trades; or one (1) year in property maintenance, landscaping, and/or snow‑plowing; or one (1) year of driving a CDL vehicle.
• At time of appointment, possession of a valid Class A or Class B commercial driver’s license (CDL) with appropriate endorsements as required by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles.
• Within 12 months of appointment, must obtain a valid Class A or Class B CDL. The SRAA will pay for the cost of training to obtain the CDL B with air‑brakes endorsement. The program is subject to SRAA policy and restrictions may apply.
• Must successfully complete an E‑Verify I‑9 process. The SRAA will provide E‑Verify and the federal government with your I‑9 information to confirm authorization to work in the U.S.
• Any offer of employment is contingent on passing a pre‑employment background check and security clearance, and pre‑employment drug test. A positive test for marijuana is a disqualifier.

• At time of appointment, possession of a valid Class A or Class B CDL with appropriate endorsements; or a permit to obtain such license.

• Comprehensive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental and vision coverage upon date of hire, and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Generous paid time…