Airfield Maintenance Worker

City-of-Springfield-; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Springfield is seeking an Airfield Maintenance Worker for Springfield-Branson National Airport to perform general maintenance on the airfield, runways, grounds, and equipment, including mowing, electrical, painting, and related tasks.

Work in all weather and be available for emergency call-ins. Hours are 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, Monday–Friday. A valid driver’s license is required, with CDL Class B (air brakes) required within the probationary period; pesticide license Category 3 preferred.

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

• Perform general maintenance around the airfield, runways, grounds and equipment.
• Mowing, electrical, painting, and maintenance tasks as needed.
• Work in all weather and be available for emergency call-ins.
• Hours: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday.

Skills

General maintenance

Equipment operation

Education

Driver's License required

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B with air brakes

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.

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.