What are the responsibilities and job description for the Airport Technician position at City of Quincy?
Department: Central Services
Crew: Airport
Job Title: Pool Technician
Labor Grade: 8
Shift: Swing - includes weekend hours
Duties, Responsibilities and Tasks:
Responsible for daily airfield maintenance and operations activities which include, but are not limited to building/structural repairs and maintenance, grass cutting, pavement patching, airfield, weed control, minor vehicle/equipment repair and servicing, fence repair, snow and ice control operations, monitor runway conditions and other activities appropriate with climatic conditions, to include any other activities or duties that may be required and directed under any Federal Aviation Regulations
Responsible for conducting airport perimeter security checks and periodic surveillance activities
Responsible for daily maintenance of the Airport Terminal Building by sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, buffing, waxing floors, cleaning restrooms, washing windows and walls, emptying trash, changing light bulbs, policing the grounds, shoveling snow and cutting grass around the terminal building, assisting general public as needed, and any other minor maintenance or custodial duties as required
Assumes responsibility for all departmental equipment and property assigned or issued for his/her use
Must have the ability to communicate by radio
Operates heavy equipment, including dump truck, snow plow, tractor, etc for extended periods of time
Performs such other duties as may be required by state law, city ordinance or departmental policy and procedure or as may be assigned by a Supervisor
May be required to attend seminars, meetings, and training sessions which may require travel and overnight stay
May be required to carry a City cell phone as needed; May be required to answer and direct telephone calls from the public before and after normal business hours to accommodate the public
Must perform assigned duties with significant independence.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relations with other city employees, other law enforcement agencies, civic leaders, and the general public and other governmental agencies
Ability to become thoroughly familiar with the policies, procedures, rules and regulations of the Quincy Regional Airport and the Federal Aviation Administration
Ability to understand and execute moderately complex oral or written directions and to prepare clear and comprehensive written reports if needed
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information and to restrict the use of such information to work duties
Requires ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally in the English language
Job Qualifications and Selection Criteria:
Must possess an Illinois CDL class B Driver's License with an Air Brake Option
Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation and maintain a clean background investigation in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Must possess a valid State of Illinois FOID Card
Must be able to successfully complete the training program prescribed by the Airport Manager or City Administration and pass any required test
Must be able to meet and deal with the public in a courteous, professional and effective manner.
Working Conditions:
Some responsibilities may call for elevated levels of physically demanding and strenuous activity; these conditions require exerting up to 25 lbs. of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, or pull
The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and is frequently required to stoop or kneel, and lift and/or move up to 70 lbs.
Must be able to sit, stand, or walk for lengths of time as well as getting in and out of the equipment repeatedly through their working day
Will be exposed all types of weather conditions
Nothing in this section shall be construed as limiting the authority of the Airport Manager and/or Supervisors, from assigning such functions or responsibilities as are necessary to establish and maintain maximum Departmental efficiency and effectiveness.
Salary : $30 - $31