Airport Maintenance Worker

Cities, Inc.; Avon Park (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Avon Park is seeking a versatile maintenance worker to support airport operations under the Airport Operations Manager. The role includes grounds maintenance, signage, minor repairs, and basic vehicle and equipment tasks to keep airfield and terminal areas safe and presentable.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and at least two years of general work experience; a NATA fueling certification is preferred or the ability to obtain within six months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of general work experience required.
• Knowledge of basic handyman tools and mechanical aptitude required.

Responsibilities

• Grounds maintenance: edging, fertilizing, trimming, landscaping, mulching.
• Operate landscape equipment (Batwing, zero-turn, edger, weed-eater).
• Use hand tools (drills, saws).
• Install signs and repair fences, replace posts as needed.
• Measure fuel tank levels and perform daily fuel-related tasks.

Skills

Handyman tools

Mechanical ability

Follow instructions

Education

HS Diploma or GED

2 years general work experience

Job description

NATURE OF WORK:

Under the direction of the Airport Operations Manager, performs duties necessary to support Airport operations to ensure the proper maintenance of Airport grounds and terminal building. The employee in this class may also install posts, signage, and perform other miscellaneous tasks of a semi-skilled nature. In addition, operates light automotive equipment, fuels aircraft, and performs a variety of manual tasks in connection with the airfield and terminal building. The employee will be utilized when needed to assist the Airport Operations Manager in airfield operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ground maintenance to include: edging, fertilize, spray fence lines, trim trees, landscaping, and mulching
• Operates landscape equipment (Batwing, zero-turn, side‑by‑side utility vehicle, edger, weed‑eater, etc.)
• Use of hand tools (drills, saws, etc.)
• Install signs and make fence repairs as needed (replacing posts)
• Measures fuel tank levels and performs daily fuel tank maintenance activities.
• Ensures the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning, greasing, and checking equipment and tools
• Performs airfield and perimeter inspections and removes foreign objects from airfield as necessary
• Cleans terminal building as needed and disposes of trash
• Fuels aircraft (if certified to do so), or trains to fuel aircraft and becomes certified within six (6) months of hire
• Other airfield duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Hold a NATA Line Fuel Service Certification or ability to obtain fueling certification within six (6) months of hire date
• Good knowledge of common handyman tools
• Mechanical ability
• Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of, and ability to utilize materials, methods and equipment used in lawn care and general maintenance work
• Ability to carry out assignments with minimal instructions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors
• Ability to work independently to carry out assignments to completion
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights up to 12 feet
• Ability to work flexible hours necessary for the efficient operation of the department
• Ability to interpret and follow a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

EDUCATION:

• Graduation from high school or GED
• Two (2) years of general work experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to walk, climb, maneuver around buildings and on uneven terrain
• Ability to climb and work from ladders
• Ability to work in all weather conditions

PHYSICAL WORKING ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and/or in outside weather conditions
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration
• The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock
• The noise level in the work environment is moderately noisy

BENEFITS:

The City offers a wide range of benefits to its employees to include vacation, sick, and holiday time off, health, dental, vision, life insurance, supplemental benefits, employee assistance program, retirement in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) as well as Nationwide Pre and Post Tax retirement options.Please contact Human Resources at 1-863-452-4406 if you have any questions about the carriers and cost.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE STATUS:

As a condition of employment, City of Avon Park employees will be required to work as directed during an undeclared and/or a declared emergency.All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the official job description.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The City of Avon Park is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ethnicity, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a protected veteran. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact Human Resources (863‑452‑4406). Notification must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to determine if reasonable accommodation can be provided. Preference will be given to preference‑eligible veterans in accordance with applicable law. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Disabled/Veteran.

The City of Avon Park is a drug‑free workplace.This position is subject to pre‑employment drug testing.All City of Avon Park positions are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing. As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass the pre‑employment drug test in accordance with Florida Statute 440.102.