Description

• Maintains and repairs Airpark facilities, including repairing and replacing windows, painting, drywall repair or replacement, changing light bulbs, plumbing, welding, and basic carpentry.
• Maintains Airpark grounds by cutting grass, trimming trees, and landscaping.
• Maintains airport runways, including replacing taxiway and runway lights, clearing debris from taxiways and runways, replacing wind socks, and repairing hangar doors.
• Operates equipment such as a mower, sprayers, a dump truck, a backhoe, and a bush hog tractor.
• Maintains rail spur linking Airpark to main line railroad.
• May serve as lead worker in the absence of the manager.
• May be on call after hours to respond to an emergency situation.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Knowledge of building and grounds maintenance methods and practices.
• Knowledge of department, city, and safety rules and procedures.
• Knowledge of airport maintenance, lighting, and electrical systems.
• Skill in basic mathematical calculations.
• Skill in painting, electrical, structural, and plumbing repairs.
• Skill in operating grounds maintenance equipment, including mower, dump truck, backhoe, bush hog tractor, and other equipment.
• Skill in operating hand tools for facility and grounds maintenance.
• Skill in operating airport equipment.
• Skill in oral communication.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Must possess a valid state issued driver’s license and, on date of hire or within 90 days of hired date, must have obtained a Commercial Texas Driver’s License Class B, for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Possession of or ability to become certified in various disciplines associated with position (use of agricultural chemicals/pesticides, etc.)