Airfield Maintenance Worker

Participate in the maintenance and repair of airport equipment and surrounding property and facilities; perform snow removal from airfield runways, taxiways and terminal areas; operate pavement maintenance equipment to repair airfield surfaces and perform a variety of maintenance tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Description s are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Education directly related to the minimum requirements below may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

High school diploma or GED;
and

Two (2) years of experience in any combination of the following areas:

• construction
• paving
• facilities or grounds maintenance

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid New Mexico Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class A or

B.
Possession of a valid City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.
Must be able to successfully qualify for and maintain a Sunport Access Control Card as determined by the criteria set forth by the policies and guidelines of the Aviation Department and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
Successful completion of a security background check conducted by U.S. Customs & Border Protection, if applicable.

• General airfield maintenance practices and procedures
• Principles and practices of pavement repair
• Fence construction and repair methods and techniques
• Runway snow and ice removal techniques
• Standard radio communication techniques
• Building custodial, maintenance and repair functions
• Methods and techniques of general facilities and grounds maintenance
• Operational characteristics of airfield maintenance equipment and tools
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices
• Pertinent Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations

• Independently perform the full array of airport facilities maintenance and repair tasks
• Interpret, explain and abide by department policies and procedures
• Operate a variety of maintenance equipment in a safe and effective manner
• Effectively communicate with communications tower
• Perform runway sealing and snow and debris removal tasks
• Work independently in the absence of supervision
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Communicate clearly and concisely
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation