Essential services provided to the airport including airport operations, maintenance of building and grounds, operations of a variety of equipment and tools, repair and maintenance of airport properties, and certified in aircraft rescue, firefighting operations, and emergency medical services.

• Per the Union contract, new employees start at $31.

91 per hour and progress to the max wage following their first year of employment. Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting and Emergency Services Aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) is a special category of firefighting that involves the response, hazard mitigation, evacuation and possible rescue of passengers and crew of an aircraft involved in (typically) an airport ground emergency.

• Must pass a 40 Hour ARFF Training course within six (6) months of hire.
• Must maintain advanced training in the application of firefighting foams, dry chemical and clean agents used to extinguish burning aviation fuel in and around an aircraft in. order to maintain a path for evacuating passengers to exit the fire hazard area.
• Must possess critical thinking skills.
• Current Emergency Medical Responder or Emergency Medical Technician certificate.
• Emergency Medical Technician certificate or ability to obtain by training within six (6) months of hire and national certification within one (1) year of hire.
• Participates in yearly live fire simulation training.
• Operates specialized firefighting equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned relevant to the position. Airport Operations Provides support for all Airport and Airfield Operations.
• Daily inspection of all airport runways, taxi ways, lighting system, weather station, wildlife issues, fencing/gates and handles according to a schedule of shift expectations.
• Completes a daily weather observation and report as needed to back up ASOS system.
• Daily monitoring of all internal airport functions such as security system, lighting systems, plumbing, computer network, phone systems and remote communications devices.
• Conduct Badge challenges, alarm monitoring and security inspections.
• Summer operations includes mowing, weed whipping, brushing, grounds cleanup, landscaping, trimming, spreading or dumping materials, and ability to prioritize daily.
• Winter operations includes snowplowing in accordance with a Snow and Ice Control Plan.
• Responds to airport tenant requests for assistance regarding hangar buildings, hangar doors, environmental issues, etc.
• Assists in maintaining and/or troubleshooting the passenger loading bridge for airline flights.
• Helps to cover shifts as needed due to vacation or illness of other staff, or call-ins for weather or other urgent needs.
• Completes all scheduled training as required under F.A.R. Part 139.
• Performs other duties as assigned relevant to the position. Heavy Equipment/Maintenance ARFF/Operations shall run and maintain all airport equipment.
• Operates, maintains and repairs a variety of equipment and tools such as: graders, dump trucks with attachments, sweepers, chainsaws, mowers, tractors, hand tools and other various types of equipment in accordance with manufacturers recommendations.
• Procures service contracts with regional resources in the event maintenance cannot be conducted with internal resources.
• Operates powerful machinery such as runway snow plows and large grass mowers in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations expectations.
• Services equipment when possible including mechanical issues.
• Uses welding and/or fabricating skills when possible.
• Authorized to obtain urgent assistance due to critical equipment and systems failures.
• Manages equipment on a preventative maintenance schedule in accordance with manufacturers recommendations.
• Performs other duties as assigned relevant to the position. Wildlife Control Knowledge in control of wildlife that may penetrate airport perimeter
• Inspects airport property for any signs of wildlife encroachment and mitigates wildlife issues in accordance with a Wildlife Hazard Mitigation Plan.
• Performs other duties as assigned relevant to the position. Building Systems Maintenance/Janitorial Provides maintenance/janitorial services to the airport on a daily basis
• Performs janitorial tasks such as cleaning floors, windows, bathrooms, emptying garbage.
• Able to provide minor repair work on electrical, plumbing, cabling, communication, security, and fire alarm systems.
• Able to provide minor repair on HVAC systems including boiler system.
• Stocks supplies for building maintenance.
• Performs other duties as assigned relevant to the position. Administration Provides administration and tracking
• Possess intermediate computer skills; comfortable with Windows operating system, file management and collaboration tools (Microsoft Teams) for coordination and daily operations. Specific airport applications will be trained.
• Ensures all training records are current and up to date meeting FAA standards.
• Orders materials and parts as needed within $1000 limit.
• Responsible for management of Airport in the absence of airport administration and makes appropriate calls to airport administration in times of emergency or need.
• Performs other duties as assigned relevant to the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Possess valid upgraded driver license (MN CDL B commercial driver license with appropriate endorsements) or ability to obtain prior to employment
• Class B Driver's License with tanker and air brake endorsements
• Emergency Medical Responder certification
• Ability to pass an ARFF 40 Hour Class within six (6) months of employment
• Emergency Medical Technician certification or ability to pass EMT Certification according to national standards within one (1) year of hire
• Ability to obtain Certified Weather Observer status within 6 months of employment
• 3 years' experience in operating and maintaining vehicles, light and heavy equipment
• Troubleshooting and critical thinking skills
• Ability to pass a pre-employment DOT Physical
• Ability to pass a Criminal Background Check and/or and FBI Criminal History Records Check