Job Description
Salary: $47,923.62 Annually
Location : Killeen Regional Airport, TX
Job Type: Full-time
Department: Aviation
Opening Date: 06/27/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Job Description GENERAL PURPOSE To assist the Airport Maintenance Manager directing and managing the airside and landside maintenance operations of the Killeen Regional Airport.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED This position has supervisory responsibilities of Inter-Governmental Service Agreement (IGSA) Airport Maintenance employees.
Essential Duties CORE COMPENTENCIES: Assists Airport Maintenance Manager as needed.
Develops, coordinates, and administers maintenance training programs.
Create weekly work schedules, reviews and approves employee's time online.
Observes, evaluates, manages, trains, mentors, and supervises employees in their associate work programs.
Maintains and enhances employee, skills, and knowledge in proper and safe techniques of airside and landside maintenance.
Oversees the maintenance, repair, and operational efficiency of major equipment systems such as Passenger Boarding Bridges, multiple baggage handling systems, the HVAC system of a 92,000 square foot terminal, manual and automated car wash and central vacuum facility, the pre-conditioned air-conditioning systems on the passenger boarding bridges, as well as other sophisticated systems.
Oversees intricate troubleshooting and diagnostics, identifies problems, researches parts, and makes repairs to mechanical, electrical, and logic systems on baggage conveyance system, passenger boarding bridges, Ground Power units (GPUs), Preconditioned air units (PCUs), carwash equipment, and other sophisticated systems
Coordinates and manages scheduled and unscheduled preventative maintenance on all airport major electrical and mechanical systems and grounds maintenance equipment.
Manages inventory control and making purchases needed to operate airport and support facilities.
Reacts to aviation related emergencies and, if applicable, initiates the Airport Emergency Plan.
Ensures the airfield is maintained in compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) standards.
Inspect, supervises, and performs airfield, grounds and building maintenance and repairs.
Supervises and performs construction and maintenance projects including concrete work, horticulture, earthwork, pavement maintenance, and painting maintenance.
Supervises the performance of custodial duties in the commercial passenger terminal and other public buildings managed by the Department of Aviation.
Performs a variety of tasks to maintain the overall operability and appearance of the airport property; coordinates with other City of Killeen departments and other divisions of the Department of Aviation for maintenance required that exceeds the capability of the Department.
Uses UNICOM (ILE)/Airport Operations radio (GRK) and administrative radio systems involving limited air traffic management and directing departmental work function.
Manages and oversees the Intergovernmental Services Agreement (IGSA) with Fort Hood involving airfield maintenance such as runway rubber removal, crack sealing, minor asphalt/pavement repairs, airfield marking/striping, runway/taxiway lighting signage and other airfield systems. Involves significant coordination with Robert Gray Army Airfield Operations section as well as Air Traffic Control.
Ensures selected maintenance employees are properly trained and certified to apply herbicides and pesticides.
Serves on various City/Airport employee committees as required and assigned.
Represents the city at various conferences and meetings.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Minimum Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: - A high school diploma or equivalent, and
- Four (4) years of building and grounds maintenance experience.
- Three years of supervisory experience is preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: - Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
- Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships.
- Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely.
- Working knowledge of equipment and supplies used to do minor repairs.
- Working knowledge of equipment, materials and supplies used in building and grounds maintenance.
- Some knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions.
- Basic computer skills, office correspondence, and time management techniques.
- Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule.
- Ability to troubleshoot and repair a wide variety of equipment.
- Working knowledge in the areas of electrical repair, air conditioning, plumbing, construction, vehicle mechanics, and pavement maintenance.
- Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: - Employee must possess a valid Texas driver's license by date of hire.
- Must obtain an Herbicide Applicator's License within one (1) year of notification.
- May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts.
- Must pass a criminal history, fingerprint-based, record check and background check.
- Must pass a fingerprint-based background check by date-of-hire.
Supplemental Information TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED Computer, Microsoft Office Suite software, copier, Fax machine. Operate trucks, tractors, mowers, runway sweeper, hydraulic lifts, pesticide applicators, welder, paint equipment, standby generator, assorted power tools, and various pieces of equipment. Use both vehicle and hand-held radios.
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk and hear.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet during indoor shift operations. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud when the employee is working outdoors due to airplane and/or equipment noise.
This is a safety sensitive position. SELECTION GUIDELINES Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
At City of Killeen, we are committed to your health and well-being. We are proud to provide you and your family with valuable and significant benefits.
We all work together to make City of Killeen a success, and our teamwork extends to your benefits. Your health and well-being are important to us, so we provide benefit options to make your and your family's lives better. Together, let's invest in you.
The City of Killeen offers the following Benefits to full time employees:
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Benefits
- Medical, Vision Dental
- Health Savings Account/ Flexible Spending Account
- TMRS
- 457 Deferred Retirement Account
- Short Term/Long Term Disability
- Accident/ Critical Illness/ Hospital Indemnity Supplemental Benefits
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01
Which best describes your level of education? If you are extended a job offer, you will be required to provide proof of your education before you can begin work.
- High School Diploma or GED
- Some College
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- None of the above
02
How many years experience do you have in building and grounds maintenance?
- Less than one year
- 1-2 years
- 2-3 years
- 3-4 years
- 4 or more years
- None
03
How many years of experience do you have in a supervisory capacity?
- None
- Less than one year
- More than one year, but less than 3 years
- More than 3 years
04
Applicants over the age of 18 require valid TX DL. Will you be able to obtain by Date of Hire?
Required Question
Job Tags
Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Outdoor, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Rotating shift, Weekend work,