What are the responsibilities and job description for the Service Worker, Airport position at City of Glendale (AZ)?
| About Us: |
| The City of Glendale's Transportation Department works to ensure safe and efficient travel for the people of Glendale. |
| The Role: | |
| The Airport Service Worker position performs inspections and maintains the airport facility conditions to ensure safe, secure, and efficient airport operations, and that maintenance, operations, emergency and security functions are compatible with local, state and federal regulations. This is the first level in the Service Worker series. The ideal candidate for the role will have one year of experience in construction, maintenance, and repair work and/or in the operation of light, medium and heavy equipment related to area of assignment. |
| Salary and Hiring Bonus: |
| This position is a Grade 310 with an annual salary between $42,714 - $64,071 |
| Benefits: | ||
| The City of Glendale offers a generous benefits package with competitive rates that become effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment. You can review the FY25 Benefits Guide or visit the City of Glendale’s Benefits page for more information. |
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- Performs daily safety and security checks around aprons, taxilanes, perimeter fence, aircraft hangers and other airport airside and landside areas. Questions unfamiliar people entering the Air Operations area, reports issues, and takes or suggests corrective actions as needed.
- Conducts inspections of runways, taxiways, lighting, signage and surfaces to ensure safety.
- Performs routine maintenance and cleaning as needed.
- Responds to emergencies and weather events; monitors environmental conditions and hazardous materials, ensuring safety and compliance.
- Mows the airfield grass using a mower tractor and sweeps the airfield pavement using a street sweeper truck or a pick-up truck with a FOD Boss attached.
- Communicates effectively with all airport stakeholders; enforces safety and security rules and issues warning or violations.
- Supports operational documentation, including logs, notices and oversight of contractors and construction activities..
- Controls access to facilities and oversees security procedures.
- Performs general support tasks to maintain safety and order as assigned.
- Operates city vehicles; depending on area of assignment may operate vehicles which require a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
One year of experience in construction, maintenance, and repair work and/or in the operation of light, medium and heavy equipment related to area of assignment.
Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.Knowledge of:
- Rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to area of assignment
- Materials, tools, equipment, safety hazards and precautions common to the assigned areas of responsibility
- Basic airport operations and local, state and federal airport rules and regulations
- Recordkeeping
- Microsoft Office products and other relevant technology
Ability to:
- Work in a physically demanding environment
- Understand and follow safe working practices
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Identify, communicate, enforce and resolve potentially unsafe conditions, both airside and landside
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and citizens
- Operate and perform maintenance and minor repair on light, medium, and heavy equipment
- Perform general maintenance and service requirements of equipment in area of responsibility
- Understand and carry out oral and written instructions and work independently
- Maintain the appropriate state of Arizona driver license
- Operate city vehicles; depending on area of assignment, operate vehicles which require a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
Special Requirements
- This position is classified as safety-sensitive which requires candidates to successfully undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to employment. They will be subject to further drug and alcohol testing throughout their period of employment in accordance with the City of Glendale Substance Abuse policy. A post-offer physical assessment is required. The City of Glendale will incur the cost of all required testing.
- Valid Arizona class D driver license.
- May be required to work weekends and holidays.
Success Factor Classification Level - Foundational
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Work involves heavy digging, heavy lifting of 50 to 75 pounds, pushing/pulling trash containers and other objects, operating hand-held hydraulic jackhammers, extensive walking, bending, standing, lifting, raking and crawling; standing on ladders. Enters, exits, and operates city vehicles; depending on area of assignment, may enter, exit, and operate vehicles which require a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Exposure to heavy traffic, weather extremes; hazardous materials, dust, insects and gases.
Salary : $42,714 - $64,071