Airfield Maintenance Worker

City of Springfield (MO); Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Springfield is seeking an Airfield Maintenance Worker to perform general maintenance around the airport’s airfield, runways, grounds and equipment. Daily tasks include mowing, electrical, painting, and routine maintenance in all weather, with potential for emergency call-ins.

Two years of related maintenance experience and a valid driver’s license are required; a Class B CDL with air brakes must be obtained within the probationary period.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in construction or general maintenance of commercial grounds and facilities such as mowing, dirt work, sidewalks and asphalt/concrete maintenance and repairs.
• Experience must include operating light to medium construction equipment and vehicles.

Responsibilities

• General maintenance around and on the airport's airfield, runways, grounds and equipment.
• Daily tasks include mowing, electrical, painting and maintenance.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Equipment operation

Tools

Construction equipment

Job description

The Springfield-Branson National Airport is seeking candidates who are interested in keeping our pilots, passengers, and community safe while traveling!

The Airfield Maintenance Worker is a pivotal role that will perform general maintenance work around and on the airport's airfield, runways, grounds and equipment. Mowing, electrical, painting, and maintenance will be the daily responsibilities of this position. Position will work in all types of weather and be subject to emergency call-in. The scheduled hours for our current vacancy is 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday.

Experience, Education, and Training

• Two years of experience in construction or general maintenance of commercial grounds and facilities such as mowing, dirt work, sidewalks and asphalt/concrete maintenance and repairs;
• Experience must include operating light to medium construction equipment and vehicles.

Licensing/Certification

• Must possess a valid Driver's License;
• Must obtain and maintain a Class "B" Commercial Driver's License with air brakes within the probationary period

Preferred

• Certified Public Operator Pesticide License Category 3.

For more information on essential functions and other requirements, please see the job description.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability and Vet

The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview, examination, or pre-employment process, should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to the testing or appointment. Requests should be requested by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources by phone, 417-864-1607, or in person at the Municipal Busch Building, 840 Boonville Ave. Springfield, MO 65802.

Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. We are committed to a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required.