Description

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Operate machinery and equipment in and around properties owned by the Lehigh Northampton Airport Authority (LNAA).
• Inspect, service, troubleshoot, diagnose and perform preventive maintenance on gas engine or battery operated power equipment, including aircraft fueling trucks, aircraft tugs, snow removal equipment and other LNAA-owned vehicles, to ensure serviceability and safe/optimal performance.
• Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot and/or repair maintenance equipment (i.e., tractors, lawn mowers, weed trimmers, air compressors, etc.) to ensure the same.
• Inspect, service and maintain airport fuel farm and other facilities/structures (such as aircraft hangars, perimeter fencing/gates and airport offices, as needed) to ensure optimal condition; record/document inspections and maintenance of the same.
• Perform grass cutting and snow removal and related duties.
• Perform any/all duties of Maintenance C and Custodian, as needed.
• Work both independently and as a leader of other maintenance personnel in completing assigned tasks.
• Complete all tasks assigned through LNAA’s maintenance work order system.
• Other duties as required and assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A team player who is cooperative, punctual, hardworking and dependable, with a working knowledge of safety practices and procedures related to performing mechanical repairs.
• Available nights, weekends and as needed for emergency and after-hours calls for assistance.
• Above-average attention to detail and craftsmanship.
• Able to expertly operate hand tools, power tools, and heavy equipment, including heavy snow removal equipment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Willing to positively represent LNAA (internally and externally) through dedication to departmental goals and the organization’s mission, vision, and core values.

TESTING/ EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Candidate must pass skill-level testing administered by contracted agency.
• Successful completion of standard background checks including but not limited to TSA security clearance, fingerprinting, pre-employment drug test.
• Must receive CDL Class B driver’s license within twelve (12) months of hire.
• Must maintain a valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License.
• High school diploma required, along with strong basic math skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Regularly stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Vision abilities include close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to speak and hear.
• Must be able to be move within work area.

WORKING CONDITIONS & ENVIRONMENT

• Work environment is fast-paced and dynamic.
• Work is regularly performed near moving mechanical parts and in high or precarious places using ladders and mechanical lifts.
• Outside work is required under variable seasonal weather conditions, with long hours during snow removal operations.
• Limited but routine exposure to fumes, airborne particles, toxic chemicals and risk of electrical shock.
• Noise level is usually moderate to loud.