SALARY
$18.08 – $19.11 Hourly
$1,446.40 – $1,528.80 Biweekly
$3,133.87 – $3,312.40 Monthly
$37,606.40 – $39,748.80 Annually

Position Summary

Provide ground, facility, labor and airfield maintenance duties for the airport and its facilities working through the Airfield Maintenance Division. Duties include repair of airport equipment, surrounding property, and facilities; operate pavement maintenance equipment to repair airfield surfaces and perform a variety of maintenance tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.
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.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

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 general maintenance, grounds maintenance, street maintenance, construction, or paving.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver’s License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
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.

Preferred Knowledge

General airfield maintenance practices and procedures
Principles and practices of pavement repair
Fence construction and repair methods and 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

Preferred Skills & Abilities

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
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