Airport Maintenance Tech I - 2nd Shift

St. Joseph County Airpo; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph County Airport is seeking a Utility Specialist I - 2nd Shift to perform a broad range of routine, semi-skilled maintenance tasks in the South Bend, IN area.

The role includes painting, minor plumbing/electrical work, sign installation, flooring, and airfield markings, with duties extending to snow removal and environmental spill response. The position requires at least one year of building maintenance experience, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of tools and equipment required to complete the above listed tasks.
• Knowledge of two-way radio communication skills utilizing aviation radio procedures and use of the phonetic alphabet (OJT).
• Knowledge of OSHA safety rules.
• Knowledge of materials, methods and techniques used in building and ground maintenance as appropriate to the required duties.
• Knowledge of hand tools and tools applicable to normally assigned tasks.
• Ability to understand, speak, read, and write fluent English.
• Ability to receive, understand and follow verbal and written directions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, supervisors, Airport tenants and contractors.
• Ability to work various shifts as assigned.
• Ability to respond to emergencies in a timely manner.
• Ability to operate independently and/or within a team environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced maintenance environment.
• Ability to learn, understand and remember normal tasks.
• Ability to work within expected timelines.
• Ability to provide exceptional customer service and interact with passengers to include those who may be emotionally distressed and/or have disabilities (hidden or otherwise).

Responsibilities

• Assist skilled maintenance team members with painting, minor plumbing, minor electrical, and minor carpentry.
• Independent performance of minor skilled tasks.
• Prepare and paint interior and exterior building surfaces. Select proper type and color of paint for assigned task.
• Perform general building maintenance including preventative maintenance of various building equipment and/or systems, assist with framing of walls or structures, drywall repair, installation and finishing.
• Install and replace building and street signage.
• Assist technicians with the painting of roadway, apron, or airfield markings.
• Assist with flooring installation to include but not limited to carpet, tile, and LVT.
• Mow grass, pull weeds, pick up trash and debris, sweep sand and gravel, dig trenches to maintain terminal and landside grounds.
• Perform pressure washing.
• Perform preventative maintenance of equipment utilized in the performance of duties.
• Assist technicians in removing and replacing heavy components.
• Assist with and/or perform minor asphalt/concrete repairs.
• Perform maintenance inspections of facilities and correct/repair discrepancies as needed.
• Drive vehicles on Airport ramps, taxiways, runways, and safety areas. Must coordinate radio directions and light gun signals from the Air Traffic Control Tower.
• Perform of snow removal operations to include salting, sanding, shoveling, brooming, plowing and the application of de-ice and anti-icing products.
• Assist technicians with maintenance and repair of asphalt and concrete surfaces as needed.
• Assist with fuel spill clean ups as necessary to protect the environment.
• Participate in random airport worker screenings as needed.
• Participate in Airport sponsored special events.
• Under stressful circumstances, assist Airport staff during emergencies involving aircraft or vehicle accidents or incidents and inclement or hazardous weather preparation, event, and recovery.
• Overtime as required.
• Support the Airport Authority's mission, vision, and values statements in all aspects of work. All employees are expected to be part of our customer service team as Dedicated Customer Care Specialists.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned.

Skills

Tools knowledge

Radio comms

OSHA safety

Ground maintenance

Hand tools

English fluency

Follow directions

Teamwork

Shift flexibility

Emergency response

Independence

Fast-paced

Learning ability

Time management

Customer service

Education

High School diploma / GED

Driver's license

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

St. Joseph County Airport is seeking a Utility Specialist I - 2nd Shift to perform a broad range of routine, semi-skilled maintenance tasks in the South Bend, IN area.

The role includes painting, minor plumbing/electrical work, sign installation, flooring, and airfield markings, with duties extending to snow removal and environmental spill response. The position requires at least one year of building maintenance experience, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid driver's license.