Airport Line Technician I

This is an entry-level position that provides service to aircraft such as marshaling, towing, fueling, changing lavatory fluids, replenishing ice, water, and papers. This position requires a professional demeanor and excellent communication skills interacting with customers, receiving instructions, confirming details, assisting with baggage, etc. This position will also entail providing maintenance of large and small equipment, facilities, and grounds using a variety of basic manual labor skills which will include but are not limited to, mowing grass and snow removal. This position requires full familiarization and certifications as required by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) within the airport's Airport Certification Manual (ACM) and Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 139 certification. Successful candidates will have excellent customer service skills, have experience working outdoors with heavy equipment, the ability to work flexible hours as needed, and a desire to work in an aviation setting. This position exercises no supervision and receives general supervision from the Airport Ground Service Supervisor or Airport Operations Director.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Marshal, park, greet, tow, wing-walk, fuel and provide various services including lavatory and water services to general aviation aircraft. Maintain and exhibit a strong knowledge of proper safety procedures and situational awareness. Follow oral and written directions; plan and complete assigned duties and training in an allotted amount of time as well as maintain good working relationships with the team. Frequent use of a two-way radio to communicate effectively. Perform required fuel truck safety inspections. Ensure vehicles are in safe operating order and running properly. Perform routine equipment safety inspections. Ensures all equipment is in safe and proper working order. Escort various private and company personnel unfamiliar with the airport grounds as requested to ensure safety compliance. Assist with daily fuel farm inspections including performing pre-loading and quality control inspections. Review updated operations manuals for various aircraft as needed. Adhere to all procedures for safety and security. Must be physically present to work as member of the team to serve customers, visitors and staff who may need unscheduled assistance. Flexibility with work schedules is required as well as the ability to work in ever changing weather conditions. Assist with a variety of general duties including replacing light bulbs in airport facilities. Operate a variety of basic hand and power tools. Provide lawn and grounds maintenance, mow, fertilize, maintain, and trim shrubs and trees; assist with draining and winterizing of sprinkler systems. Performs snow removal operations in compliance with the ACM Snow and Ice Control Plan Perform maintenance checks of all power equipment to include filters, fuel, lubrication, and traction; follow an assigned preventive maintenance schedule. Adhere to safe work practices and procedures. Attend and participate in staff meetings, safety meetings, and related activities, attend workshops, conferences, and classes to increase knowledge, and serve on committees as assigned. Participate in initial and ongoing training as required by the FAA and TSA. Prepare for certifications required by the FAA and TSA. Conducts required inspections of airport aprons for unsafe conditions; reports hazardous or substantial maintenance/construction problems. Removes foreign object debris. Performs related duties as required.

Required Education and Experience:

High school diploma (or GED equivalent) One (1) to three (3) years of experience in general maintenance, repair, or custodial work Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities

Knowledge of:

English grammar, spelling, and punctuation Occupational hazards and standard safety practices necessary in the area of airport operations and fuel handling. Cleaning compounds and custodial equipment; hand and power tools. Safe driving, equipment, and tool use principles and practices. Basic building and grounds maintenance and repair processes and procedures Skill in: Operate a motor vehicle safely. Operate all hand and power tools and equipment safely. Operate heavy and light equipment. Operate two-way radio equipment Ability to: Meet schedules and deadlines of the work. Follow verbal and written instructions. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Work in extremes of environmental conditions. Work effectively in the absence of direct supervision. Travel to different sites; availability for an emergency call or on-call duty. Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Considerable exposure to extreme cold, heat, noise, working outdoors, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, explosive materials, mechanical, and electrical hazards. Availability for an emergency call. Essential functions require maintaining the physical condition necessary for significant physical activity such as standing, walking, running, kneeling, crouching/stooping/squatting, crawling, twisting the upper body, climbing, and lifting an average of 60 lbs.