Airport Maintenance Worker I - Seasonal


Job Details

Salary: $18.72 Hourly

Location : Midlothian, TX

Job Type: Seasonal/Temporary

Job Number: 00363

Department: Mid-Way Airport

Opening Date: 03/05/2024

Description

DEFINITION:
Under general supervision, performs various semi-skilled maintenance and unskilled labor work related to Mid-Way Regional Airport working for the City of Waxahachie, or other related areas. Performs a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility. Performs other duties as assigned.

CHARACTERISTICS:
This is the entry - journey level class in the Maintenance Worker series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Senior Maintenance Worker by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, with no supervisory responsibility. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction, assistance or supervision as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties listed below represent the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them if the work is related or a logical assignment to this class.

  • Participate in the repair and maintenance of Airport, streets/roads, Airport Operations Area, including operating various equipment in the completion of assigned tasks.
  • When assigned to Airport: Perform various tasks related to the maintenance and repair of airport projects including mowing, weed eating, tilling, and spraying perimeter fence; trim and plant flowers and other plants; repair irrigation systems; pick up trash, hangar/building repair, runway lights and clean bathrooms.
  • Operate various light equipment including mowers, pickup truck, chainsaw, weed sprayer and other equipment as needed.
  • Perform duties during special events to ensure area is clean, safe and supplied for participants
  • Maintain and make minor repair to assigned vehicles, tools and equipment; report major repair needs.
  • Adhere to safe work practices and procedures.
  • Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.


EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge of:
  • Operations, services and activities of a maintenance program.
  • Methods and techniques of maintenance equipment operation.
  • Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
  • Basic principles and procedures of record keeping.
  • Operations, services and activities of the city.
  • English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
  • Operational characteristics of various maintenance equipment and tools.
  • Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

Ability to:
  • Operate a variety of maintenance equipment in a safe and effective manner.
  • Perform heavy manual labor.
  • Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws, and regulations.
  • Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
  • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Requirements

Education, Training and Experience:
High School Diploma or GED, plus one year of general maintenance experience.

Licenses and Certificates:
A valid state driver's license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:
Maintain the physical capability to perform essential job tasks and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk and hear. Manual dexterity to use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and perform repetitive movements of hands or wrists; operate a motor vehicle. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 50 pounds unaided. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands:
While performing the duties of this class, an employee uses written and oral communication skills; reads and interprets data, information and documents; analyzes and solves problems; uses math and mathematical reasoning; performs highly detailed work; deals with multiple concurrent tasks; and interacts with others encountered in the course of work, including frequent contact with customers and/or the public and dissatisfied/abusive individuals.

Work Environment:
Field environment, exposure to inclement weather conditions; noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases; potentially hazardous equipment.

Part-time/temporary employees and unpaid interns are ineligible to receive City benefits.

01

Select the highest level of education that you have completed.
  • Less than a High School Diploma or GED
  • High School/GED
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree


02

Do you have a valid drivers license?
  • Yes
  • No


03

Select your level of general maintenance experience.
  • No Experience
  • 1-3 years
  • 3-5 years
  • More than 5 years


04

I have experience with the following (select all that apply):
  • General manual labor (lifting, carrying, cleaning, loading/unloading, etc.)
  • Operating general machines/equipment (i.e. lawnmower, chainsaw, pickup truck, weed sprayer, etc.)
  • Minor landscaping (mowing, weed spraying, planting/trimming, etc.)
  • Working outdoors/inclement weather
  • Repairing minor tools and equipment
  • Other related experience


05

Please list any additional job-related experience or comments here (Optional):

Required Question





 City of Waxahachie, TX

 06/15/2024

 Midlothian,TX