Airport Maintenance Technician
Position: Airport Maintenance Technician
Location: Gary, Indiana
Airport: Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY)
SUMMARY
Under the general supervision of the Maintenance Manager, performs journeyman level work in servicing and repairing HVAC systems, plumbing, carpentry, asphalt work and grounds maintenance. Essential characteristics of this position are the ability to operate mobile equipment proficiently, perform inspections, adjustments, and repairs to facilities, operating equipment and airport infrastructure. Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following:
• Demonstrate proficiency in the operation of construction equipment such as front-end loaders, hi-speed mobile sweepers, tractors with mowing deck, lawn mower (push and riding), and snow removal equipment. Operates all major snow removal equipment and may be called up to train other shop personnel in the snow removal and ice control techniques and equipment.
• Perform a wide variety of maintenance airside and landside duties including but not limited to: moving equipment and machinery, mowing cutting of grass, topping and pruning to trees, specialized pavement repairs, joint and crack sealing, painting of aeronautical pavements, repairing brick and block, concrete repairs, sand blasting and installation of asphalt/concrete.
• Qualified to use a variety of hand and power tools to complete assignments. Perform preventative maintenance on equipment and associated tools.
• Perform routine building maintenance to roofs, windows, doors, ceilings, walls etc. Perform routine painting, spackling and taping.
• Is an essential member of the airport team and may be called upon to respond to airport emergencies
i.e. Part 139 issues and participates in snow and ice removal.
• May be called upon to work overtime, irregular hours in the event of an emergency and/or snow removal operations as determined by the Department Manager.
• May be required to work irregular hours and/or work under adverse weather and working conditions.
• Heavy lifting or pushing may be required.
• May be required to work at extreme heights for certain assignments.
• Perform all other duties as may be assigned.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Graduation from a four-year high school or vocational school or possess a recognized equivalency diploma.
One year of experience in Maintenance and/or repair or related work. Prefer snow removal experience.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must possess or be eligible to possess a valid Class “D” Indiana State Driver’s License or equivalent state driver’s license.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle to feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and smell. The employee is occasional required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.