Maintenance Worker I - Airport

City of Waxahachie; Midlothian (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Waxahachie is seeking an entry-level Maintenance Worker to perform a broad range of semi-skilled tasks at Mid-Way Regional Airport and surrounding city areas. The role involves operating light equipment, performing grounds maintenance, inspecting facilities and assisting with fuel services.

The position emphasizes following procedures, maintaining accurate records on tablets, and providing courteous service to the public while supporting airport operations and events.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in general maintenance is preferred.
• Familiarity with airport or municipal maintenance operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in repair and maintenance of Airport, streets/roads and related facilities.
• Operate light maintenance equipment such as mowers and weed sprayers.
• Inspect airport pavement, lighting, facilities and fuel systems; record findings on tablet.
• Assist with fuel deliveries and inventory; respond to equipment problems and safety hazards.
• Perform duties during special events to keep areas clean and safe.
• Maintain and repair assigned tools and vehicles; report major repairs.

Skills

Maintenance operations

Equipment operation

Safety practices

Record keeping

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Mowers

Pickup truck

Chainsaw

Weed sprayer

Irrigation systems

Job description

Under general supervision, performs various semi-skilled maintenance and unskilled labor tasks related to Mid-Way Regional Airport, working for the City of Waxahachie, or other related areas. Performs a variety of technical tasks within assigned areas of responsibility. Performs other duties as assigned.

CHARACTERISTICS:

This is the entry-level class in the Maintenance Worker series. Employees in this class are distinguished from the Senior Maintenance Worker by performing the full range of assigned duties without supervisory responsibility. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction, assistance, or supervision as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

The duties listed below represent the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them if the work is related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Participate in the repair and maintenance of Airport, streets/roads, Airport Operations Area, including operating various equipment in the completion of assigned tasks.
• When assigned to the Airport: Perform various tasks related to the maintenance and repair of airport projects, including mowing, weed eating, tilling, and spraying perimeter fence; trim and plant flowers and other plants; repair irrigation systems; pick up trash; hangar/building repair; runway lights; and clean bathrooms.
• Operate various light equipment including mowers, pickup truck, chainsaw, weed sprayer, and other equipment as needed.
• Perform duties during special events to ensure the area is clean, safe, and supplied for participants
• Conduct assigned inspections of airport pavement, lighting, facilities, and the self-service fuel farm using a tablet. Record findings and corrective actions, promptly report safety hazards, and follow up on assigned repairs.
• Inspect, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot the self-service fuel system in accordance with airport procedures and training. Check dispensing equipment, hoses, nozzles, signage, security, and spill-response supplies; report leaks, fuel-quality concerns, and equipment malfunctions.
• Perform assigned fuel quality checks, receive fuel deliveries, and maintain fuel inventory, inspection, testing, and delivery records.
• Assist customers with the safe use of the self-service fuel island, including demonstrating its operation and responding to questions or equipment problems.
• Follow airport procedures for spills, fire hazards, and fuel system shutdowns. Secure the area, take equipment out of service when needed, and notify appropriate personnel when a condition cannot be safely resolved within the worker’s training and authority.
• Enter complete, accurate inspection and maintenance records on a tablet and communicate urgent findings directly.
• Maintain and make minor repairs to assigned vehicles, tools and equipment; report major repair needs.
• Adhere to safe work practices and procedures.
• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:

Knowledge of:

• Operations, services and activities of a maintenance program.
• Methods and techniques of maintenance equipment operation.
• Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Basic principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Operations, services and activities of the city.
• English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Operational characteristics of various maintenance equipment and tools.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

Ability to:

• Operate a variety of maintenance equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Perform heavy manual labor.
• Interpret and apply Federal, State, and local policies, laws, and regulations.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Operate a radio for operational communications.
• Use a tablet or similar electronic device in performing duties and responsibilities.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education, Training and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• One year of general maintenance experience.

Licenses and Certificates:

• A valid State driver’s license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

Maintain the physical capability to perform essential job tasks and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk and hear. Manual dexterity to use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and perform repetitive movements of hands or wrists; operate a motor vehicle. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds unaided.

Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this class, an employee uses written and oral communication skills; reads and interprets data, information and documents; analyzes and solves problems; uses math and mathematical reasoning; performs highly detailed work; deals with multiple concurrent tasks; and interacts with others encountered in the course of work, including frequent contact with customers and/or the public and dissatisfied/abusive individuals.

Work Environment

Field environment, exposure to inclement weather conditions; noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases; potentially hazardous equipment.