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Airport Maintenance Technician
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Starting minimum salary range is $12.22 – $14.37 per hour ($25,421 – $29,907 a year) based on experience and qualifications. |
GENERAL PURPOSE: Under general supervision, performs skilled and semiskilled maintenance, repair, upkeep work and provides customer service at the New Braunfels Municipal Airport (BAZ).
- Assists in providing for the delivery of high quality customer service; communicates with general public, hangar tenants, day visitors and others in order to facilitate daily operations, special events and maintenance of airport grounds and buildings and to ensure a positive experience while at the airport.
- Pumps aviation fuels into aircraft, following proper safety procedures; performs cashiering and basic clerical and administrative duties in accordance with departmental procedures and City policies, including data entry, record keeping, preparing and processing various documents, and maintaining files.
- Performs inspection, maintenance and repairs of City airport facilities, including but not limited to the airfield, roadways, structures, work areas and facilities, and ground support equipment, in compliance with applicable FAA, OSHA and TxDOT regulations, as well as with departmental procedures and City policies.
- Assures that all activities meet state and Federal safety compliance regulations; enforces compliance with safety notices and use regulations from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Texas Department of Transportation (TX DOT).
- Operates a variety of trucks and specialized airport equipment in accordance with all safety regulations and procedure; inspects, cleans and performs routine maintenance work on trucks and equipment; identifies and reports mechanical problems and damage.
- Performs routine building maintenance and custodial duties and a variety of manual labor tasks; maintains structures and equipment, and makes minor maintenance repairs.
- Completes daily logs and reports as required.
- Promptly reports emergency situations to the designated parties and implements response procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
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8/26/2009 12:00 AM |
Open Until Filled |
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or GED; AND three years applicable airport experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Required Licenses or Certifications:
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License.
Required Knowledge of:
• City organization, operations, policies and procedures.
• Applicable laws, standards and regulations relating to airport operations and safety precautions.
• OSHA safety standards and safe work practices.
• Tools, materials, equipment, techniques and procedures used in maintenance and preventive maintenance of an aviation facility.
• General aviation and airport security and safety procedures.
• Airport specialty vehicle and equipment operation, maintenance and safety procedures.
• Principles of record keeping and records management.
Required Skill in:
• Performing a wide variety of skilled and semiskilled tasks in the maintenance and repair of airport facilities and equipment.
• Safe operation of trucks, tools and equipment according to airport operating and safety procedures.
• Reading and interpreting technical specifications for vehicles and equipment.
• Reading, interpreting, understanding and applying airport safety standards and procedures
• Dealing tactfully and courteously with the general public, and providing effective and friendly customer services.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with City employees and the general public.
• Operating a personal computer utilizing standard business software.
Physical Demands / Work Environment:
• Work is performed outdoors, in aircraft maintenance facilities, and in an office environment. Work is performed indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, with exposure to hazardous equipment, requires constant physical efforts for extended periods, and ability to safely lift, carry and move items weighing up to eighty (80) pounds.
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Benefits include Texas Municipal Retirement System; paid vacation and sick leave; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. EOE |
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