Winter Maintenance Assistant - 1st Shift (Full-time - Temporary)

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

Job summary

St. Joseph County Airport in South Bend, IN is seeking a Seasonal Manual Labor worker to support airport maintenance staff during winter snow operations and other duties as assigned. The role pays $20.00 per hour and runs for up to 26 weeks, with overtime as required.

Work involves driving Authority vehicles on airport grounds and performing maintenance tasks in a parking/airfield environment. Responsibilities include snow removal, equipment maintenance, and assisting technicians with

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 pass a comprehensive background check and be able to obtain security and access credentials.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and physical.
• Position requires constant operation of Authority vehicles on Airport grounds and public roadways.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance of equipment used in duties.
• Assist with removing and replacing heavy components.
• Drive vehicles on controlled airfield surfaces under escort with required procedures.
• Perform snow removal operations including salting, sanding, and de-icing.
• Assist with maintenance/repair of asphalt and concrete surfaces.
• Assist with fuel spill cleanups to protect the environment.
• Participate in random airport worker screenings as needed.
• Support staff during emergencies and adverse weather conditions.

Skills

Manual labor

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma

Job description

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Seasonal Manual Labor South Bend, IN, US

Salary Range: $20.00 To $20.00 Hourly

Airport Maintenance Department – Airfield and Outlying Properties

FLSA Status:

Non-exempt

Reports to:

Airfield Facilities Superintendent

Duration:

Temporary, maximum of 26 weeks

Rate of Pay

$20.00 per hour (2026)

Position Summary

Under the general direction and supervision of the Airfield Facilities Superintendent, this position performs manual work involving routine, manual airport maintenance work. The primary need of this position is to assist Airport Maintenance staff during winter snow operations, but during the absence of snow operations, this position will assist staff with other maintenance related tasks during the temporary assignment period.

• 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 (taxiways, runways and safety areas) under escort. Must coordinate with escort and be able to follow all required escorted procedures.
• Perform snow removal operations to include salting, sanding, shoveling, brooming, plowing and the application of de-ice and anti-icing products.
• 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.
• Under stressful circumstances, assist Airport staff during emergencies involving aircraft or vehicle accidents or incidents and inclement or hazardous weather preparation, event and recovery.
• Overtime as required.
• Support the Airport Authority's mission, vision, and values statements in all aspects of work. All employees are expected to be part of our customer service team as Dedicated Customer Care Specialists.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned .

Minimum Qualifications / Functional Requirements

• 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the operation and routine maintenance of vehicles and equipment used in performance of duties.
• Knowledge of tools and equipment required to complete the above listed tasks.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety rules.
• Knowledge of hand tools and tools applicable to normally assigned tasks.
• Ability to understand, speak, read, and write fluent English.
• Ability to receive, understand and follow verbal and written directions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, supervisors, Airport tenants and contractors.
• Ability to work various shifts as assigned.
• Ability to operate independently and/or within a team environment.
• Ability to work in a fast paced maintenance environment.
• Ability to learn, understand and remember normal tasks.
• Ability to work within expected timelines.

Work is frequently performed in a maintenance shop environment with moderate inside temperatures and noise levels which may be moderate to loud. Entire office and shop areas are smoke free. Frequent outside work will also be required, which may include exposure to extreme weather conditions and moderate to loud noise levels. Will work in adverse weather conditions, day or night, including very hot and humid temperatures as well as very cold and damp conditions.

Physical Requirements

• Vision abilities required include close, distant, color, peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Vision acuity of 20/40 corrected or better. Must be able to see and work at night and in dimly lit conditions as necessary and have the ability to see and read letters, numbers, characters, symbols, and identify colors.
• Ability to perform manual labor in all weather conditions.
• Ability to walk and work on unstable soil conditions.
• Ability to use small hand tools which require the use of hands, wrists and fingers.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs and perform overhead and outstretched lifting.
• Ability to lift large pieces of equipment, including bending and squatting, up to and including 75 pounds.
• Ability to walk, bend, stoop, crawl, kneel and stand for prolonged periods of time, up to 8 hrs.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time, up to 12 hours.
• Work performed requires the ability to speak and hear.