Limited-Term Maintenance Mechanic-Airport

Overview

Performs skilled maintenance work in the preventative maintenance, alteration, repair and cleaning of buildings, grounds and equipment. This is a temporary, limited-term position with the ability to work up to full-time hours.

• Performs skilled maintenance work in one or more trades, including carpentry and minor masonry work (building forms, pouring and finishing concrete flat work).
• Performs minor air conditioning electrical and plumbing repairs.
• Maintains and performs both minor and major repairs on small engines.
• Operates and maintains industrial ground equipment (e.g., large snowplows, snow blowers, lawnmowers, power broom, front loader and heavy trucks).
• Empties and transports garbage to designated areas and unloads freight.
• Operates firefighting equipment as needed.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, drawings and other technical specifications, as well as schematics for hydraulic repairs.
• Paints or assists in painting the airfield (i.e., runways, taxiways) in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations.
• Prepares and maintains required reports and forms; creates and assists in budget preparation for maintenance operations and creates specification sheets for new acquisitions.
• Performs pavement repair and maintenance using multiple products.
• Participates in snow removal operations as directed, responding on a twenty-four hour basis to the needs of the airport.
• Diagnoses and repairs automotive DC circuits, and repairs and installs mobile radio systems.
• Performs diagnostics, repairs and maintains automated building systems, including geothermal systems.
• Performs duties related to regulated trash in accordance with U.S. Customs and Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS).
• Performs complete paint and body repairs on vehicles and large equipment with modern paint systems.
• Performs related functions as assigned.

High School Diploma, plus three years of maintenance experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.

• Valid Wisconsin Driver's License
• Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License strongly preferred

• Knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment used for the preventative maintenance, alteration, repair, and cleaning of buildings and facilities.
• Knowledge of standard practices in one or more trades.
• Ability to use and care for all tools and equipment related to the job.
• Ability to read, interpret and utilize blueprints and other technical specifications.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administration, staff, tenants and the public.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment (e.g., front loader, heavy snow plows).
• Ability to work the required hours of the position and successfully complete an FBI background check/security threat analysis and maintain unescorted access to the SIDA.