Airport Ops & Maintenance Technician

US Lawns; New Cumberland (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Vacation

Holidays

Job summary

The Susquehanna Area Regional Airport Authority (SARAA) seeks a versatile maintenance worker to perform a range of duties from grounds maintenance to runway repairs and snow removal at three general aviation airports. You will operate various equipment, inspect infrastructure, and support daily operations.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, ability to read and write in English, and a PA driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Must possess or obtain a Pennsylvania Class A CDL with airbrakes within 6 months of hire.
• Must pass FAA training as required.
• Requires ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Background check and successful security clearance for Airport Identification Badge.

Responsibilities

• Mowing, trimming, planting, pruning, and general grounds maintenance.
• Repair and removal of concrete and asphalt on runways and roads.
• Inspect and repair drainage systems and lighting/pavement as needed.
• Operate light and heavy airport equipment and support snow removal operations.
• Perform basic carpentry, mechanical, and electrical tasks as required.
• Provide customer service aligned with Airport standards.

Skills

English literacy

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

PA Driver's License

PA Class A CDL with airbrakes

Job description

Job Description

Performs various construction and maintenance duties including but not limited to: repair of paved and unpaved areas, improved and unimproved grounds and fences, motorized and non-motorized equipment maintenance, and building maintenance. Operates heavy equipment and performs airfield inspections at three general aviation airports.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Grass mowing, weed-eat (trimming), pickup trash, plant grass and water shrubs, lawns, and new plantings, weed flower beds. Prune, chip and trim/remove trees, maintain and operate push and riding mowers, sprayers, and hand-held tools.
• Removal and placement of concrete and asphalt, joint repairs of runways, taxiways, ramps, streets, roads, and sidewalks.
• Clean and repair drainage systems.
• Sign installation/repair and fence installation/repair.
• Operate numerous types of light and heavy equipment used at the airport.
• Perform airfield inspections, as well as maintain and repair, including lighting systems, pavement, obstructions, and security fencing/gates.
• Performs basic maintenance tasks based upon specialized knowledge and skills to include basic carpentry, mechanical and electrical tasks.
• Comply with all SARAA directives, including safety standards.
• Perform snow removal operations which include being knowledgeable and proficient in snow techniques and operating various types of snow removal equipment.
• Performs complementary customer service functions consistent with Airport Customer Service Standards.
• Performs any other duty or assignment delegated by proper authority.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

Must possess a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED). Must be able to pass FAA Training as required.

Required Licenses, Certificates, Conditions:

A valid PA driver’s license with a good driving record or ability to obtain PA license within 30 days of hire date. Must possess or obtain within 6 months of hire, a Pennsylvania Class A CDL w/airbrakes driver license. Ability to pass a 10-year background and criminal investigation in order to be issued Airport Identification Badge.

Cognitive Tasks:

Ability to comprehend, retain, and follow oral and written instructions. Must exercise good judgment, work independently, make decisions, organize and maintain detailed information. Must effectively set priorities. Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations without precedent.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, and feel; reach with hands and arms; climb and balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl, talk and hear, taste and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus, and must be able to distinguish full visual color spectrum. May be required to wear a respirator or other protective clothing while performing an assigned task. Must be able to work in confined spaces, and heights. Must be able to work around all type of insects. Requires working with hazardous materials.

Work Environment:

While performing essential functions of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to extreme outside weather conditions, fumes, and airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, working in precarious places, with risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

Language and Communication Skills:

Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in the English language. Ability to establish effective working relationships with subordinates. Regularly communicates with supervisors, co-workers, FAA tower operators, other internal departments, contractors, and consultants. Uses ground and maintenance radio communication equipment, requiring correct terminology and ability to speak clearly and concisely.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to perform basic math skills.

Computer Skills:

Basic skills preferred.

Company Description

The Susquehanna Area Regional Airport Authority (SARAA) is the governing authority of the Harrisburg International Airport (HIA), Capital City Airport, Franklin County Regional Airport, and Gettysburg Regional Airport in south-central Pennsylvania. HIA is a small hub commercial airport that serves approximately 1.4 million passengers annually and also three general aviation airports.

Our Mission is provide safe, convenient, and affordable airports connecting Central Pennsylvania to the world

We're always looking for great people to join our team at SARAA. To help make sure our employees are always prepared for our ever-changing business environment, we continually invest in their training.

Benefits

• Health insurance - 100% employer paid for employee only coverage. Employee contributes for dependent coverage.
• Dental insurance - 100% employer paid for employee only coverage. Employee contributes for dependent coverage.
• Vision insurance - 100% employer paid for employee only coverage. Employee contributes for dependent coverage.
• Short-term Disability - Employer paid.
• Long-term Disability - Employer paid.
• Life Insurance - Employer paid.
• Retirement Plan
• Vacation
• Holidays