Airport/Building & Grounds Operational Maintenance Worker

Otsego County, MI; Gaylord (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Otsego County in Michigan is seeking a Maintenance Technician responsible for skilled maintenance, mechanical work, and janitorial services across airport and county facilities. Duties include repairing buildings, operating snow removal equipment, servicing HVAC and electrical systems, performing carpentry, and assisting pilots with fueling and hangar services.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 1 year of related experience, and a valid Michigan Driver's License.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and one year of progressively more responsible experience in facilities and grounds maintenance.
• The county may consider an alternative combination of education and experience.
• Michigan Vehicle Operator’s License.
• Working knowledge of building and facility maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of safety in maintaining public facilities and grounds.
• Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools for repairs and maintenance.
• Ability to operate lawn tractors, snowplows and other motorized vehicles.
• Ability to read and follow instructions and manuals.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and use good judgment with coworkers, contractors, officials and the public.
• Skill in using office equipment and learning new software.

Responsibilities

• Operate snow removal equipment to keep runways, taxiways, roads and parking areas clear.
• Perform maintenance on airfield lighting and facilities, including wiring and parts replacement.
• Operate and maintain equipment such as tractors, mowers, trucks with plows and fuel trucks.
• Monitor and service heating and cooling units, replace components and troubleshoot issues.
• Test electrical circuits and replace fixtures, motors and pumps as needed.
• Perform carpentry tasks like drywall, door frames and shelving installation.
• Maintain county vehicles and perform tune-ups and diagnostic work.
• Conduct grounds maintenance including mowing, trimming and debris removal.
• Provide pilot services such as fueling, hangar support and towing; assist with information for pilots and public.
• Monitor fuel storage and pumping operations and conduct tests per guidelines.
• Cross-train to support other Otsego County facilities and grounds.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Groundskeeping

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Communication

Reading manuals

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Lawn tractors

Snowplows

Job description

Under the supervision of the Airport Manager,performs a variety of skilled maintenance, mechanical activities and janitorial services to repair and maintain airport and county buildings, equipment, pavements, grounds and utilities. Maintains lights and equipment unique to the airport and other county facilities and operates snow removal equipment to keep runways, taxiways, roads, and parking lots free of snow and ice. Provides services to pilots to include parking, towing and fueling of aircraft.

1. Operates snow removal equipment to keep runways, taxiways, ramps, roads and parking lots free of snow and ice. Performs minor repairs to pavement, parking lots and sidewalks.

2. Performs maintenance on airfield lighting and county facilities, including changing bulbs, replacing parts, and related tasks. Repairs and rewires electrical systems.

3. Operates and maintains a variety of equipment such as tractors, mowing equipment, grass trimmers trucks with snowplows, fuel trucks and device equipment on airport property.

4. Monitors the operation of heating and air conditioning units, checking filters, adding boiler chemicals, repairing leads, trouble-shooting problems, cleaning evaporators and condenser cells, changing belts and motors, lubricating bearings and monitoring the operation of air handler units.

5. Tests electrical circuits to locate problems. Repairs or replaces light ballasts, motors, and pumps, replaces outlets and light switches, and changes fuses.

6. Performs a variety of carpentry tasks such as hanging and finishing drywall, repairing door frames and hanging doors, building walls and partitions, and constructing storage and shelving units.

7. Maintains and repairs airport and building and grounds county vehicles and equipment by performing tune-ups, changing oil and other fluids and diagnosing electrical problems.

8. Performs a variety of ground maintenance activities such as mowing lawns, trimming trees and bushes, picking up debris, seeding grass, and applying lawn chemicals.

9. Provides services to pilots including fueling aircraft, providing hanger services and jumpstarting, deicing, and towing aircraft. Sells other items and services, arranges transportation, provides information by radio to pilots and information to customers concerning motels, restaurant, rental cars and taxi and bus service.

10. Monitors, operates and maintains the fuel storage and pumping operation and performs testing of fuel according required guidelines.

11. Will be cross trained to perform maintenance duties at all Otsego County facilities and grounds.

12. Performs other duties as directed.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities and minimum qualifications necessary to perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.

Requirements include the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent and one year of progressively more responsible experience in facilities and grounds maintenance.
• The county, at its discretion, may consider an alternative combination of formal education and work experience.
• Michigan Vehicle Operator’s License.
• Working knowledge of the equipment, methods, procedures, and tasks involved in building and facility maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of the practices and safety issues involved in maintaining public facilities and grounds.
• Considerable knowledge and skill in the use of a variety of power and hand tools used for the repair and maintenance of buildings and property.
• Ability to operate lawn tractors, snowplows and other motorized vehicles.
• Able to read and follow instructions and equipment manufacturer’s manuals.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and use good judgment, initiative and resourcefulness when dealing with other county employees, contractors to the county, representatives of other governmental units, professional contacts, elected officials, and the public.
• Skill in the use of office equipment and technology and the ability to learn new software programs applicable to the position.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, walk, climb, use hands and fingers, talk, hear, and view and create written documents. The employee uses hand strength to grasp tools and may climb ladders or travel over uneven terrain. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, such as to operate and repair vibrating machinery, use wrenches, hand tools, etc., and operate motorized equipment and vehicles. The employee must lift or push/pull objects of up to 50 lbs. without assistance. Accommodation will be made, as needed, for employees required to lift or move objects that exceed this weight.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outdoor weather conditions. The employee works near moving mechanical equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but can frequently be loud.