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Title: Airfield Technician II General Aviation Airport

Department: Airfield Maintenance

Reports To: Airfield Maintenance Manager

Pay Grade: 319

Union Status: Union

Locations: Quonset

Shift: 7:00am - 3:30 pm Tuesday-Saturday Days Off: Sunday & Monday

SUMMARY: The Airfield Technician is responsible for the upkeep of the airport property and will perform a variety of skilled and unskilled maintenance work on airport buildings, grounds and airfield infrastructure. Technician operates and services a variety of motorized equipment and hand tools. Performs all aspects of manual labor, general airfield maintenance and construction for a general aviation airport. Responsible for conducting daily field inspection and reporting of airfield conditions for a general aviation airport.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Assist in the safety, security, and self-sufficiency of the airport.

Monitor airport infrastructure such as airfield lighting, storm sewers, fences, gates and ensure safety and compliance.

Monitor and inspect pavements such as the runways, taxiways, aprons, roadways, and parking lots and report conditions.

Perform minor repairs, maintenance and crack seal to pavements such as the runways, taxiways, aprons, roadways, and parking lots as needed.

Operates and services a wide variety of motorized equipment used in general airfield construction and/or maintenance.

Perform routine scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to maintain vehicles and machinery in good working condition.

Keep airport shops, tools, equipment, and facilities orderly and clean.

Responsible for landscaping: mowing, trimming, weed control, and general grounds appearance.

Operates light duty and heavy-duty trucks.

Operates heavy motor equipment such as power sweepers, backhoe, front-end loaders, commercial mowers and tractors and others as needed.

Operates or rides in trucks and utility vehicles in the performance of job duties and to get from one job to the next; includes off-site locations.

Uses hand and/or motorized equipment such as chains saws, saws, brush cutters, weed trimmers and grinders.

Performs snow plowing, sanding and deicing using large trucks and a variety of motorized and hand operated equipment.

Responsible for the proper care and use of assigned motor equipment, including washing, and checking fuel and fluid levels, tire pressure, lights and general condition.

Required to request repairs for equipment when needed and responsible for the outcomes of those repairs.

Performs minor emergency repairs on vehicles, lawn equipment, and hand tools, using basic mechanical skills and working independently when needed.

Performs manual labor as required to conduct basic airfield maintenance and repairs.

Accomplishes basic maintenance work and assists the trades when required.

Responsible for proper and safe use of equipment.

Ensures adherent to security provisions and internal security policies at all times, including entrance and egress from gates.

Communicates on two way and aircraft radios according to procedure.

Snow and ice removal and/or emergency response responsibility, to include being responsible to be reached on off days on RIAC-issued cell phones.

Must be available to work emergencies after the regular workday.

Responsible for inspection and reporting of airfield conditions for a general aviation airport, this shall include opening/closing runways and taxiways and issuing NOTAMS, written or verbal notifications to tenants, or any other effective means of communications.

Ensures wildlife management program is being followed.

Reports tenant issues and/or concerns to appropriate RIAC management staff.

Ensures the general safety and security of the airport (in non-law enforcement capacity)

Provide escort service on airport property, as needed, for contractors, vendors, and third-party entities conducting business with RIAC.

Other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: May act as a crew leader for a specific job or project.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must possess at all times a valid Rhode Island CDL Class B and a Hoisting/Engineer Certificate (Limited) which must be maintained as a condition of continued employment. Must maintain the ability to operate equipment/vehicles on the airfield as a condition of continued employment.

Must have a basic knowledge of general maintenance methods routinely utilized at an airport.

Must demonstrate skill in operation and general servicing of heavy trucks and motor equipment.

Must have the ability to make emergency minor repairs to equipment.

Must have the ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Ability to use and comprehend standard airport phraseology and operate a two- way radio.

Able to comprehend, follow and help enforce strict rules and safety procedures.

Ability to read and understand Material Safety Data Sheets and follow standard safety procedures.

Must have basic computer skills to include: Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook capabilities.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or GED required.

Three (3) years of experience operating/servicing heavy motor equipment.

Three (3) years of airside experience or demonstrated capabilities to perform job functions effectively if less than three years of airside experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Class B CDL and a Hoisting Engineer (Limited) which must be maintained as a condition of employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to lift at least 50 pounds from the ground to waist level several times per day. Understanding and utilizing proper safety equipment and body mechanics.

Ability to withstand wind, rain, cold, snow, ice, dirt, dust, mud, heat, noise and other environmental factors.

Work at moderate heights and on a ladder required.

Ability to traverse airport grounds.

Ability to physically operate equipment and tools.

Sitting at a desk required for administrative work.

Ability to work long hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays during snow and ice removal operations and as other circumstances dictate.