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Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
Maintenance 2
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A Maintenance Helper or Assistant assists maintenance mechanics. Repairs and maintains equipment and machines, such as cars or heating systems. May assemble or adjust machines as directed by a head mechanic.
$38,207 / year median in Pennsylvania
+1% projected growth
Job Description
Perform routine building and surrounding area cleaning and maintenance tasks; under direction of the Airport Superintendent, Shift Supervisor, and/or other Airport Management personnel. Does related custodial work and performs other duties as assigned or required. This is repetitive manual work requiring efficient performance of building cleaning and maintenance duties. An employee in this position works under general supervision on routine recurring assignments, receiving specific instructions on each new or unusual assignment; assures compliance with all applicable rules and regulations, including all safety and security rules. Work is reviewed periodically by the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent, or work can be monitored by FAA according to their service agreement. Sweeps, mops, and waxes floors; washes windows, walls, woodwork, ceilings, tubs, bowls, and polishes furniture and fixtures. Dusts woodwork, furniture, and other articles, collects paper and rubbish, mows lawn, cultivates trees and shrubs, and performs a variety of other ground tasks. Plows, sweeps, cleans and removes snow, ice, and other obstructions from all Airport areas including walkways, runways, taxiways, parking lots, roads, and grounds; makes minor repair to buildings, building equipment, and furniture. Performs miscellaneous errands, repairs plumbing fixtures, and executes minor carpentry and electrical repairs, and painting. Acts as a member of the Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Force. Files reports required by Management. Performs other work as required. Assists Maintenance 1 position personnel as needed to complete assigned projects