Airport Utility Worker II

King County International Airport/Boeing Field (KCIA) is searching for a highly motivated, and enthusiastic team player to join our organization as an Airport Utility Worker II, to help maintain our airfield and facilities. This position will have experience in construction, road maintenance, airfield maintenance, facilities maintenance and/or other heavy manual labor areas.


** This recruitment is for 3 Career Service vacancies. In the future, we may use it to fill more vacancies within 6 months.

ABOUT KING COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (BOEING FIELD ) KCIA is one of the busiest primary non-hub general aviation airports in the nation. Located just four miles south of downtown Seattle, it averages 200,000 aircraft operations each year. In 2001, it was named by the National Air Transportation Association as one of the "100 Most Needed Airports" in the United States.

KCIA ranks among the most successful public investments in state history. The airport's annual economic impact is $3.5 billion - supporting more than 16,000 jobs and providing $1.8 billion in labor income in the county. The airport's 150 tenant businesses also directly support more than 5,000 jobs in the local economy. KCIA promotes the health of the aviation industry by establishing pipelines for employment and for employee development.

As a general aviation airport, KCIA serves small, commercial passenger airlines, cargo carriers, including UPS, private aircraft owners, helicopters, corporate jets, and military and other aircraft. It is also the final delivery center for the Boeing Company's 737 aircraft and serves as the company's military flight center along with other Boeing operations. The Museum of Flight is located on the airport property with a wide variety of aircraft and exhibits showcasing aviation history.

KCIA frequently is host to celebrities and dignitaries, including the President of the United States, who prefer Boeing Field because of its proximity to downtown Seattle and convenient connections to other business districts in the region. Due to its proximity to Lumen Field, T-Mobile Park, and other sports venues, many teams prefer to use KCIA when playing in Seattle.

To learn more about King County International Airport please visit King County.gov/airport .

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
As the only jurisdiction in the world named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.

We have a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change.

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SCOPE OF JOB DUTIES:

• Operate motor vehicles and radios on runways and taxiways under the control of the Airport's Air Traffic Control Tower to perform airfield maintenance tasks and escort contractor personnel;
  Assist journey level trade workers who perform carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, heavy-duty mechanical work and airfield striping.
• Assist in performing minor maintenance, preventive maintenance, and repairs to facility; repairing and inspecting fences, sidewalks, roofs, gutters, and asphalt and concrete roads; clean and replace various signage types. Operate lift trucks and a variety of power equipment.
• Mow and rake airport grounds; trim shrubs and trees; perform heavy housekeeping and other grounds keeping as directed.
• Remove snow and ice. Maintain and repair runways and taxiways.
• Inspect and clean catch basins, storm vaults and pump houses.
• Provide FOD (foreign object debris) and litter control services.
• Lift, carry, move, or handle up to 50-pound bags, tools, equipment, and other objects to complete any of the above-referenced functions.
• Respond courteously to airport tenants and the…