Seasonal Winter Maintenance Tech — Airport Grounds

St. Joseph County Airpo; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph County Airport is seeking a Winter Maintenance Assistant for the 2nd shift on a full-time temporary basis in South Bend, IN.

The role supports airfield maintenance staff during winter snow operations and assists with other maintenance tasks when snow duties are not active. Responsibilities include equipment preventive maintenance, assisting with heavy components, vehicle operations on airfield surfaces under escort, snow removal tasks, and environmental cleanups.

Qualifications

• Six (6) months experience in manual labor and/or commercial landscape maintenance or snow removal.
• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Must possess and maintain a valid United States, state issued, driver's license.
• Must complete and pass a comprehensive background check and be able to obtain security and access credentials.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and physical.
• Position is required to constantly drive Authority vehicles on Airport grounds and public roadways.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance of equipment utilized in the performance of duties.
• Assist technicians in removing and replacing heavy components.
• Drive vehicles on controlled airfield surfaces under escort. Must coordinate with escort and follow escort procedures.
• Perform snow removal operations including salting, sanding, shoveling, brooming and de-icing.
• Assist technicians with maintenance and repair of asphalt and concrete surfaces.
• Assist with fuel spill clean ups as necessary to protect the environment.
• Participate in random airport worker screenings as needed.
• Support staff during emergencies involving aircraft or vehicle incidents and hazardous weather.

Skills

Manual labor

Snow removal

English fluency

Driver's license

Background check

Drug screening

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma, GED, or equivalent

Job description

St. Joseph County Airport is seeking a Winter Maintenance Assistant for the 2nd shift on a full-time temporary basis in South Bend, IN.

The role supports airfield maintenance staff during winter snow operations and assists with other maintenance tasks when snow duties are not active. Responsibilities include equipment preventive maintenance, assisting with heavy components, vehicle operations on airfield surfaces under escort, snow removal tasks, and environmental cleanups.