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City of Albuquerque

Airfield Maintenance Worker

City of Albuquerque, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87101

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Participate in the maintenance and repair of airport equipment and surrounding property and facilities; perform snow removal from airfield runways, taxiways and terminal areas; operate pavement maintenance equipment to repair airfield surfaces and perform a variety of maintenance tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Education directly related to the minimum requirements below may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

High school diploma or GED;

and

Two (2) years of experience in any combination of the following areas:

construction

paving

facilities or grounds maintenance

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid New Mexico Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class A or B. Possession of a valid City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire. Must be able to successfully qualify for and maintain a Sunport Access Control Card as determined by the criteria set forth by the policies and guidelines of the Aviation Department and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Successful completion of a security background check conducted by U.S. Customs & Border Protection, if applicable.

General airfield maintenance practices and procedures

Principles and practices of pavement repair

Fence construction and repair methods and techniques

Runway snow and ice removal techniques

Standard radio communication techniques

Building custodial, maintenance and repair functions

Methods and techniques of general facilities and grounds maintenance

Operational characteristics of airfield maintenance equipment and tools

Occupational hazards and standard safety practices

Pertinent Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations

Independently perform the full array of airport facilities maintenance and repair tasks

Interpret, explain and abide by department policies and procedures

Operate a variety of maintenance equipment in a safe and effective manner

Effectively communicate with communications tower

Perform runway sealing and snow and debris removal tasks

Work independently in the absence of supervision

Understand and follow oral and written instructions

Communicate clearly and concisely

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

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