Winter Airfield Maintenance Technician (CDL Required)

Avports LLC; Town of New Windsor (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job description

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SWF- Seasonal / Temporary – Winter Airfield (CDL Required)

Seasonal Manual Labor Stewart NY Airport, New Windsor, NY, US 1 Attachments

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1668

Business Unit:SWF – New York Stewart International Airport

Reports To:Maintenance Supervisor

FLSA Classification:Non-Exempt

Job Category:Seasonal / Temporary (December – March)

Union:None

Primary Work Location:On-site; New York Stewart International Airport

Country:United States

The Company

Founded in 1927 as a division of Pan American World Airways, Avports is an experienced and trusted airport manager and operator. Today, the company operates with over 650 staff at 14+ airports across the US and the Caribbean, with that number slated to grow to 800 during the next year with the addition of new airport projects.

Avports has historically managed and operated a portfolio of airport operations and maintenance (O&M) and public-private partnership (P3/PPP) contracts at more than 30 US airports. These airports have diverse operations, encompassing commercial and general aviation airports, passenger terminals, joint-use airports, heliports, NASA facilities, and spaceports. The company is working to integrate electric aviation, hydrogen fuel cells, and zero-emission decarbonization concepts in existing airport environments.

New York Stewart International Airport (SWF), located at 1180 First Street, New Windsor, NY 12553, serves the Hudson Valley and surrounding regions approximately 60 miles north of Manhattan near Newburgh and New Windsor, Orange County. Owned by the Department of Transportation, leased by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) and operated by Future Stewart Partners (FSP/Avports) under a long-term agreement, SWF is a FAA Part 139 certified commercial service airport offering scheduled passenger service and cargo operations. The airport plays a key role in regional transportation and economic development and is committed to safe, efficient, and customer-focused airport operations.

Job Summary

Performs maintenance and repair of roads, aprons, taxiways, runways, drainage systems, fencing, and related Airport facilities and structures. Essential characteristics of the position are the ability to operate mobile equipment proficiently and perform journeyman or near-journeyman level work in maintenance, repair, or snow removal activities.

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for completing all assigned tasks with minimal supervision in a professional manner. High quality and efficient customer service are of critical importance.
• Preferred knowledge in the operation of construction equipment such as backhoe, bulldozer, and front-end loaders. Operate all major snow removal and ice control techniques and equipment.
• Perform a wide variety of maintenance duties such as moving equipment and machinery, mowing and cutting of grass and trees, specialized joint cleaning and filling, and repairing fences.
• Participate in placing or repositioning of scaffolding and rigging during repairs, painting, and overhauling or construction projects.
• Inspect tools and equipment on a regular basis to ensure the safety of self and others; perform preventive maintenance on equipment and tools associated with assigned tasks.
• Assist other work centers when necessary to ensure timely completion of work projects.
• May perform a wide variety of other tasks necessary to maintain Airport facilities and grounds.
• May be required to work both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather and frequently at high elevations; may be exposed to hazards of the trade.
• Part of Snow Removal Team; assist in snow removal, ice control, and sanding/salting as required.
• Perform all other Airport-related duties as required.
• Must follow all Airport, Company, FAA, and OSHA safety regulations, including Ladder/Scaffold safety, Fall Protection, Confined Space Entry, Lockout/Tagout, and Pesticide handling/application safety.

Core Competencies

• Accept ownership and accountability, consistently delivering accurate, high-quality results with a sense of urgency.
• Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and consistency in all work.
• Manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail, sound judgment, and conscientiousness in all work.
• Communicate clearly and professionally in written and verbal form.
• Work collaboratively and support team goals.
• Seek, receive, and apply constructive feedback to support ongoing development.
• Drive continuous improvement through innovative and cost-effective solutions.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Graduation from a 4-year high school or vocational school preferred.
• Knowledge of hand and power tools and equipment operator background required.
• Minimum three (3) years of progressively responsible related experience.

Licenses, Certifications & Eligibility

• Must possess and maintain a valid New York State Motor Vehicle Class B Driver’s License as a condition of employment.
• Must be eligible to obtain all Airport staff access and security clearances.

Technical & Functional Skills

• Ability to operate heavy construction and snow removal equipment.

Work Authorization & Travel Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must comply with airport credentialing requirements and security clearance to work in secure areas.
• Seasonal position December – March. May require rotating shifts and overtime during extended snow events.

Work Environment, Physical & Cognitive Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle to feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit. Must regularly lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. May be required to work both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather and frequently at high elevations. Specific vision abilities required include vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Applies to all team members, including those represented by a labor union or bargaining unit. If any part conflicts with a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA will take precedence. The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law. Consistent with those requirements, the Company will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability if such accommodation would allow the individual to perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage applications from all qualified candidates.