Organizational Overview

About TAA

The Tucson Airport Authority (TAA), formed in 1948, is dedicated to providing Tucsonans and visitors to Southern Arizona with excellence in aviation services and facilities, hallmarked by unparalleled safety, security and customer service. Running airports is our passion and we are great at it!

Why join our team? Not only are we passionate about aerospace, TAA’s most valuable resource is our people. Come join a culture that encourages and celebrates diversity, creativity, growth and collaboration. TAA offers competitive salaries, benefit packages, and education reimbursement benefits to promote work-life balance and improve employee lives, both personally and professional. Apply today and join the TAA team!

Job Overview:

Under direct supervision and administrative direction, is responsible for maintaining pavement, fencing, signage, markings, vegetation and equipment at Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Ryan Airfield (RYN); and ensuring that TUS and RYN are in compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 139 and/or other applicable federal regulations and safety standards. Provide responsive and exceptional customer service.

Essential Functions:

The following functions and all other functions not included in this job description are to be performed in the best interests and for the greater good of TAA.

• Perform preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance, repair and alterations of all airfield/landside areas, pavement, security fence lines, paint markings and signage to ensure the airport remains in compliance with all FAA regulations and Advisory Circulars, TSA Standards and other applicable regulations
• Perform mowing, sweeping, spraying, trimming, irrigation, erosion, wildlife control, asphalt and concrete repairs on all paved surfaces in accordance with FAR Part 139 and Advisory Circulars.
• Complete all assignments in a timely and efficient manner; maintain accurate and correct work records for all required functions. Clean up job sites, using all available tools and equipment; remove debris and trash, contain, and dispose as appropriate.
• Follow appropriate policies, practices and procedures; ensure staff utilizes proper tools, equipment and methods to safely complete all maintenance tasks; ensure that work performed by the department satisfies workmanship standards.
• Perform troubleshooting and repair functions to irrigation systems.
• Ensure and maintain all field equipment and vehicles are in good working order; ensure and maintain the shop areas; perform general preventive maintenance on all ground support and small power tool equipment, maintain all tools required to perform maintenance and repairs, and maintain all TAA owned or leased equipment in a clean and proper manner.
• Read, review and understand technical manuals, repair manuals, Safety Data Sheets regarding chemical substances and safety related information, training documents, and supply lists.
• Ensure that all personnel closely adhere to TAA’s hazardous waste and environmental programs; ensure and use chemicals in accordance with TAA, federal and state laws, and regulations.
• Be responsive to airport emergencies and situations that may involve loss of human life or property; support public safety and operational response to emergencies; utilize Incident Management System (ICS)/National Incident Management System (NIMS) protocols and procedures; coordinate and/or participate in after-action emergency de-briefing with appropriate departments and stakeholders.
• Perform FAR Part 139 inspection duties, as required by special circumstances or requested by Airside Operations.
• Maintain and inventory all diesel and unleaded gas tanks required to support ground equipment at TUS and RYN.
• Monitor TAA’s bee trap system and manage bee swarm/hive activity.
• Maintain the shop, fertilizer/pesticide storage buildings and mobile mini storage units.
• Attend seminars and conferences and communicate appropriate information; continually learn and apply the latest up-to-date technical knowledge and skills in functional area of responsibility; take initiative for on-the-job learning experiences, as well as seek out formal education and coursework for continuous growth and development.

Your Qualifications:

• A minimum of three years of experience as an equipment operator, pavement repair and/or vegetation maintenance and management.
• Experience in an airport environment (FAR Part 139 airport) is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

We Value :

• A Class B Commercial Drivers’ License (CDL)
• Knowledge of materials, means and methods of concrete and asphalt repair.
• Knowledge of equipment and tools used in airfield and landscape maintenance trades and equipment operation. 
• Knowledge of herbicides and pesticides. 
• Skill in organization, oral, listening, and written communications, proofreading, critical thinking and multi-tasking.
• Skill in taking initiative and being a self-starter.
• Skill in completing quality work that furthers the mission and goals of the department and TAA.
• Ability to work in high-noise environment; extreme seasonal weather, when necessary. 

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:

• A valid Arizona's driver's license.
• Obtain Class B Commercial Drivers Permit with airbrake endorsement within one month of employment. Obtain and maintain a Class B Commercial Drivers’ License (CDL) within four (4) months of employment.
• Obtain and maintain the ability to drive airport vehicles on the Non-Movement Area and Movement Area of the Air Operations Area.
• Must obtain and maintain access to the Security Identification Display Area (SIDA).
• Obtain and maintain a pesticide/herbicide certification through the Arizona Department of Agriculture, Office of Pest Management (OPM) within two years of employment.
• Obtain Road Scholar I Certification through the Local Technical Assistance Program within three (3) years of employment.
• Obtain and maintain Basic Work Zone Traffic Control/Flagger Training within 8 months of employment.
• Obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid certification within 8 months of employment.
• Must pass an annual respirator fit test.
• Must successfully complete the National Incident Management System (NIMS) 100, 200, 700 and 800 course requirements and certification within 2 years of employment.
• As an employee, you are deemed to be essential personnel as part of TAA’s emergency response, and must respond to airport incidents as requested/required. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. TAA's management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, team member activities, access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.

Full Job Description Available at Interview