Airfield Maintenance Worker

City of Springfield; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Springfield is seeking an Airfield Maintenance Worker to ensure safety at the Springfield-Branson National Airport. The role involves daily maintenance tasks, including mowing and electrical work, requiring two years of related experience and specific licensing. Applicants must complete an online application and provide comprehensive work history.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in construction or general maintenance.
• Must operate light to medium construction equipment.
• Must maintain a valid Class B CDL with air brake endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance work on the airport's airfield and grounds.
• Daily responsibilities include mowing, electrical work, and painting.
• Work in all types of weather and respond to emergency call-ins.

Skills

Mowing

Maintenance

Electrical

Painting

Operating construction equipment

Education

Valid Driver's License

Class B Commercial Driver's License

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.
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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;

AND

• 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 and a

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.

All interested candidates MUST complete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety. The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission. Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application,but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.