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Job Description
Do you want a job that keeps you on your feet, outdoors, and right in the middle of the action at the airport? Join the SLO County Airport team and play a hands-on role in keeping our airport safe, beautiful, and running smoothly. This isn't your average maintenance and operations job - one day you might be inspecting runways, the next fixing an irrigation line, and the next responding to an airport emergency. If you love variety, problem-solving, and the thrill of working in an environment where no two days are the same, this is the job for you! As part of our Operations Crew, you'll: Keep the airport safe: Perform daily FAA Part 139 airfield inspections and report on aircraft and airport operations.
Be hands-on with repairs:
Adjust, maintain, and repair mechanical equipment, electrical fixtures, plumbing systems, fencing/gates, pavements, and more.
Operate cool equipment:
From powered maintenance machines to lifts and vehicles - you'll get to use it all.
Respond to the unexpected:
From fuel spills to emergencies, you'll be part of the team that jumps into action. Why You'll Love It Every day is different You'll work in a dynamic, high-energy environment where your efforts have a direct impact on safety and operations. You'll be part of a supportive team at one of the Central Coast's most important transportation hubs. And let's be honest - working at an airport is just cool. This role offers the chance to work in a unique, fast-paced environment with variety every day. On top of that, you'll enjoy the lifestyle that comes with living in San Luis Obispo County—one of California's most beautiful coastal regions. Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of unskilled and semi-skilled duties in facilities and grounds maintenance at the County Airport; assists in airport operations as required; does other related work as required. Typical Tasks and Representative Duties Routinely inspects airport buildings and premises including daily FAA Part 139 airside inspections; schedules and performs preventive maintenance on all County airport equipment and systems; performs a wide variety of unskilled, and semi-skilled work in the maintenance and security of airport facilities and grounds; adjusts, maintains and repairs mechanical equipment, electrical fixtures, appliances, plumbing systems, structures, fencing/gates, pavements, and powered maintenance equipment; performs routine custodial work as required; operates assigned powered maintenance equipment; maintains airport grounds including routine maintenance work in landscaped areas, cultivating planter bed, mowing, raking, litter pickup and removal of undesirable vegetative growth, repairs irrigation and water systems; checks and reports on aviation fuel spills, sewer, water, and oil storage/distribution systems; may respond to airport emergencies; monitors and reports on aircraft and airport operations; enforces airport regulations, including parking ordinances; performs other general maintenance, grounds maintenance and repairs as required. Click here to learn more about the San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport. Click here for the complete job description. This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, substitute, limited term, and temporary positions, both full-time and part-time. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of m aintenance methods for facilities, structures, grounds, pavements, and associated airport equipment and systems, and the tools, materials, and equipment necessary to complete associated tasks.
MINIMUM QUALIFCATIONS
Education and Experience:
A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes: Equivalent to graduation from high school and two years of facility and/or grounds maintenance experience is required .
Licenses and Certificates:
A valid driver's license is required at the time of application. A valid
CALIFORNIA
driver's license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment. Other Conditions of Employment Employees in this classification may be required to work holidays, weekends, and irregular hours. Applicants will be subject to a ten-year background check prior to employment and are required to pass a pre-employment medical examination to determine fitness to perform the duties of the job. Must pass a background and law enforcement security check for this position. Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. Apply for this position at governmentjobs.com/careers/slocountyca. Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application. An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews. Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process. If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at hr@co.slo.ca.us . Confidential inquiries are welcomed. For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov .
