Airports Maintenance Worker

About the Position

Under general supervision, the Airports Maintenance Worker performs a wide variety of unskilled and semi-skilled duties in facilities and grounds maintenance at the County Airport; assists in airport operations as required; does other related work as required.

Typical Tasks and Representative Duties

Routinely inspects airport buildings and premises including daily FAA Part 139 airside inspections; schedules and performs preventive maintenance on all County airport equipment and systems; performs a wide variety of unskilled, and semi-skilled work in the maintenance and security of airport facilities and grounds; adjusts, maintains and repairs mechanical equipment, electrical fixtures, appliances, plumbing systems, structures, fencing/gates, pavements, and powered maintenance equipment; performs routine custodial work as required; operates assigned powered maintenance equipment; maintains airport grounds including routine maintenance work in landscaped areas, cultivating planter bed, mowing, raking, litter pickup and removal of undesirable vegetative growth, repairs irrigation and water systems; checks and reports on aviation fuel spills, sewer, water, and oil storage/distribution systems; may respond to airport emergencies; monitors and reports on aircraft and airport operations; enforces airport regulations, including parking ordinances; performs other general maintenance, grounds maintenance and repairs as required.

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This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, substitute, limited term, and temporary positions, both full-time and part-time throughout the County.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of maintenance methods for facilities, structures, grounds, pavements, and associated airport equipment and systems, and the tools, materials, and equipment necessary to complete associated tasks.

MINIMUM QUALIFCATIONS

Education and Experience:

A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes:

Equivalent to graduation from high schoolandtwo years of facility and/or grounds maintenance experience is required.

Licenses and Certificates

A valid driver's license is required at the time of application. A validCALIFORNIAdriver's license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.

Other Conditions of Employment

Employees in this classification may be required to work holidays, weekends, and irregular hours. Applicants will be subject to a ten-year background check prior to employment and are required to pass a pre-employment medical examination to determine fitness to perform the duties of the job. Must pass a background and law enforcement security check for this position.

How to Apply

Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. To apply for this position, click "apply" at the top of this page.Most Countyrecruitmentsrequire you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.

An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.

Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.

If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources athr@co.slo.ca.us. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.

For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website atwww.slocounty.ca.gov.

For additional information about the Airports Department, please visit our website atAirports - County of San Luis Obispo (ca.gov).