Airport Attendant

City of Pittsburg; Pittsburg, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Pittsburg in Pittsburg, KS, is seeking an Airport Attendant to maintain all areas of the municipal airport, including runways, taxiways, lighting, and fuel systems. The role requires alertness to time‑sensitive needs and participation in Emergency Response Call-Back.

Working Tuesday through Saturday with varying hours, the position emphasizes safety, inspections, and public assistance while performing routine maintenance and equipment upkeep for aircraft support functions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years airport operations/maintenance preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Ability to perform physical tasks per job demands.

Responsibilities

• Take payments for fuel sales and track inventory.
• Maintain and inspect runway, taxiways, airfield lighting, signage.
• Assist with maintenance of electrical, lighting, and fuel equipment; maintain facilities and pavement.
• Perform airport safety and security inspections per regulations.
• Perform minor maintenance on vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Refuel airplanes; ground handling of aircraft; assist the public as needed.
• Keep airport pavement free of debris.
• Follow safety policies and report unsafe conditions.

Skills

Radio procedures

Ground maintenance

OSHA regs

Emergency response

Safety awareness

Oral/written comms

PC literacy

Vehicle operation

Public interaction

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Department(s): Community Development & Housing Department

Location: Pittsburg, KS

POSITION SUMMARY

The primary function is to maintain all areas of the City’s municipal airport that includes inspection and maintenance of runways, taxiways, buildings and grounds, airport and airfield lighting, aircraft fuel storage and distribution systems, security and fire systems, and airport emergency systems. This position’s regular shift is Tuesday through Saturday. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday hours are 7:00 am – 3:00 pm; Friday hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; and Saturday hours are 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.

Due to the time-sensitive nature of airport operations, this position requires participation in Emergency Response Call-Back, requiring the employee to be available and able to respond on short notice to emergency or operational needs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take payments for fuel sales and track inventory
• Maintains and inspects runway, taxiways, airfield lighting, and cleans and adjusts directional signage for pilot information and safety
• Assist with maintenance and repairs all airport electrical, lighting, and fuel equipment; maintains buildings, hangars, movement and non-movement area pavement, emergency equipment, and related equipment
• Performs airport safety and security inspections for compliance with federal, state, and local airport rules and regulations
• Performs minor maintenance, repairs, and inspections on all vehicles and heavy equipment
• Refuel airplanes; ground handling of aircraft; and assists the public as needed
• Keep airport pavement free of foreign objects and debris;
• Works in a safe manner and reports unsafe activity and conditions. Follows City-wide safety policy and practices and adheres to responsibilities concerning safety prevention, reporting and monitoring as outlined in the City’s Safety Handbook.

Qualifications

POSITION COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge and ability to perform radio communication procedures and techniques
• Knowledge of facilities and ground maintenance procedures and equipment
• Stay abreast of and apply Federal (OSHA) regulations and City policies regarding safe work practices, occupational hazards and safety precautions specific to airport maintenance work
• Ability to maintain general and specialized airport facilities and equipment
• Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines
• Learn and apply emergency response procedures related to aircraft accidents and procedures for notification to regulating authorities
• Remain alert and aware at all times to prevent injury or accident
• Carry out oral and written procedures and instructions
• Interpret technical data from manuals and regulatory publications
• Demonstrate integrity, ingenuity, and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks
• Operate a personal computer using program applications appropriate to assigned duties
• Operate a motor vehicle
• Communicate both orally and in writing with the public and other employees

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalency
• Preferred three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in airport operations and security, ground and facilities maintenance; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work
• Valid Driver’s License

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The Airport Attendant’s physical job demands include; Occasional maximum Lift of 50 lbs from Floor to Shoulder; Occasional maximum Lift of 40 lbs from Waist to Overhead; Occasional maximum Carry of 35 lbs, 100 feet; Occasional maximum Pull Vertical force of 65 lbs; Occasional maximum Push/Pull Horizontal force of 20 lbs; Occasional maximum Grip force of 35 lbs; Occasional Climb to 25 inches; Frequent Reach, Forward; Occasional Reach, Overhead; Occasional Bend; Occasional Bend/Crouch; Occasional Crouch / Kneel; Occasional Balance; Occasional Foot Coordination; Frequent Hand Coordination; Occasional Sit; Frequent Stand; and Occasional Walking.