Utility Specialist I - 2nd Shift

Airport Maintenance Department

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Reports to: Terminal Facilities Superintendent

Shift: Monday Friday, 3:00 pm - 11 pm (shift hours may vary during winter operations)

Pay Rate: $22.50/hr. + $1.00 shift differential

Position Summary

Under the general direction and supervision of the Terminal Facilities Superintendent, this position performs a wide range of routine, semi-skilled and manual work involving general building repairs and maintenance of the facility using a variety of hand tools, power tools, and equipment. Works with some degree of independence, but work is subject to review while in progress and upon completion. Performs other work as required.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Examples of duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Assist skilled maintenance team members with assigned duties. This may include painting, minor plumbing, minor electrical, and minor carpentry.
• Independent performance of minor skilled tasks.
• Prepare and paint interior and exterior building surfaces. Select proper type and color of paint for assigned task.
• Perform general building maintenance including preventative maintenance of various building equipment and/or systems, assist with framing of walls or structures, drywall repair, installation and finishing.
• Install and replace building and street signage.
• Assist technicians with the painting of roadway, apron, or airfield markings.
• Assist with flooring installation to include but not limited to carpet, tile, and LVT.
• Mow grass, pull weeds, pick up trash and debris, sweep sand and gravel, dig trenches to maintain terminal and landside grounds.
• Perform pressure washing.
• Perform preventative maintenance of equipment utilized in the performance of duties.
• Assist technicians in removing and replacing heavy components.
• Assist with and/or perform minor asphalt/concrete repairs.
• Perform maintenance inspections of facilities and correct/repair discrepancies as needed.
• Drive vehicles on Airport ramps, taxiways, runways, and safety areas. Must coordinate radio directions and light gun signals from the Air Traffic Control Tower.
• Perform of snow removal operations to include salting, sanding, shoveling, brooming, plowing and the application of de-ice and anti-icing products.
• Assist technicians with maintenance and repair of asphalt and concrete surfaces as needed.
• Assist with fuel spill clean ups as necessary to protect the environment.
• Participate in random airport worker screenings as needed.
• Participate in Airport sponsored special events.
• Under stressful circumstances, assist Airport staff during emergencies involving aircraft or vehicle accidents or incidents and inclement or hazardous weather preparation, event, and recovery.
• Overtime as required.
• Support the Airport Authority's mission, vision, and values statements in all aspects of work. All employees are expected to be part of our customer service team as Dedicated Customer Care Specialists.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty in a satisfactory manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications / Functional Requirements

• One year of experience in commercial building maintenance, construction, or related field.
• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent education.
• Must possess and maintain a valid United States, state issued, driver's license.
• Must complete and pass a comprehensive background and Criminal History Records check and be able to obtain security and access credentials.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and physical.
• Must be able to obtain Airfield Movement Area driving certification for controlled access to all surfaces (runways, taxiways, aprons, etc.) within six (6) months of employment. Training to be provided.

• Position is required to constantly drive Authority vehicles on Airport grounds and public roadways.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of tools and equipment required to complete the above listed tasks.
• Knowledge of two-way radio communication skills utilizing aviation radio procedures and use of the phonetic alphabet (OJT).
• Knowledge of OSHA safety rules.
• Knowledge of materials, methods and techniques used in building and ground maintenance as appropriate to the required duties.
• Knowledge of hand tools and tools applicable to normally assigned tasks.
• Ability to understand, speak, read, and write fluent English.
• Ability to receive, understand and follow verbal and written directions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, supervisors, Airport tenants and contractors.
• Ability to work various shifts as assigned.
• Ability to respond to emergencies in a timely manner.
• Ability to operate independently and/or within a team environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced maintenance environment.
• Ability to learn, understand and remember normal tasks.
• Ability to work within expected timelines.
• Ability to provide exceptional customer service and interact with passengers to include those who may be emotionally distressed and/or have disabilities (hidden or otherwise).

Work Environment

Work is frequently performed the terminal or in a maintenance shop environment with moderate inside temperatures and noise levels which may be moderate to loud. Entire office and shop areas are smoke free. Frequent outside work will also be required, which may include exposure to extreme weather conditions and moderate to loud noise levels. Will work in adverse weather conditions, day or night, including very hot and humid temperatures as well as very cold and damp conditions.

Physical Requirements

• Vision abilities required include close, distant, color, peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Vision acuity of 20/40 corrected or better. Must be able to see and work at night and in dimly lit conditions as necessary and have the ability to see and read letters, numbers, characters, symbols, and identify colors.
• Ability to perform manual labor in all weather conditions.
• Ability to walk and work on unstable soil conditions.
• Ability to use small hand tools which require the use of hands, wrists and fingers.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs and perform overhead and outstretched lifting.
• Ability to lift large pieces of equipment, including bending and squatting, up to and including 75 pounds.
• Ability to walk, bend, stoop, crawl, kneel and stand for prolonged periods of time, up to 8 hrs.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time, up to 12 hours.
• Work performed requires the ability to speak and hear.