Airfield Maintenance Seasonal Worker

**SUMMARY**:
Under the direction of the Airfield Maintenance Supervisor, the Airfield Maintenance Seasonal Worker - Summer assists the Maintenance Worker in performing preventive maintenance, maintenance, repair and upkeep of airport facilities, equipment and grounds.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:
The list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.
- Maintains the physical grounds of the facility to include the following activities; cuts grass, trims trees and shrubs, tends and plants flower beds, sprays fertilizers and insecticides as needed, removes trash from lawns and parking lots, etc.
- Assists in painting runway and taxiway markings.
- Assists in pavement and asphalt patching and repair.
- Assists in repairs and renovation of airfield projects, including mechanical, painting, woodworking, and T-hangars.
- Performs routine cleaning, light maintenance and minor repairs of shop equipment and vehicles.
- Monitors the airport grounds for hazards and monitors for security with regard to FAA guidelines.
- Learns safe operating procedures and basic maintenance of all airfield equipment.
- Learns the operation of vehicles and equipment in the vicinity of airport runways, taxiways, ramps and aprons in conjunction with the FAA Control Tower.
- Follows and complies with all safety and work rules and regulations and maintains departmental housekeeping standards.

**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, Experience and/or Training**:

- Graduation from high school or possession of a GED.
- Experience in grounds maintenance and/or operation of heavy equipment beneficial.

**Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**:

- Ability to operate hand and power tools and basic lawn care equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
- Ability to use handheld and ground radios to effectively communicate and report physical location at all times when inside restricted areas of airport grounds.

**Required Special Qualifications**:

- Ability to pass a post-employment offer physical examination and drug screen.
- Ability to pass a background investigation to obtain unescorted Airport Identification/Access privileges.
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle and possession of a valid driver’s license.