Maintenance B Technician - Queen City (43905)

Queen City Airport (XLL) provides services to non- commercial, private and corporate aircraft exclusively. This position provides general “handy-man” duties for the Queen City Airport as part of the Lehigh Valley Aviation Services (LVAS) team. 

Essential Functions

• 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 basic 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 tanks 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.
• Have the physical ability and awareness to safely navigate in and around equipment and aircraft.
• Professionally communicate over two-way radio, telephone, and email.  
• Possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License. Must receive CDL Class “B” driver’s license within twelve (12) months of hire.

Additional Responsibilities

• 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.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).
• 3 years of related experience.
• Working knowledge of safety practices and procedures related to performing basic maintenance.
• Availability nights, weekends and as needed for emergency and after-hours calls for assistance.
• Able to expertly operate hand tools, power tools, and heavy equipment, including heavy snow removal equipment. 
• PC skills including Word, Excel, Outlook and other applicable computer programs.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal skills.
• Able to respond and perform in emergency situations and severe weather conditions.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
   

Must- Have Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must wear uniforms provided (uniforms must be clean and presentable) and personal protective equipment.                         
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license that meets insurance requirements
• Must be available to work nights, weekends and holidays when required. 
• Successfully pass continual training, security and employment requirements
• Must possess acceptable English language skills to include speaking, reading, writing and comprehension.
• Ability to regularly sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance; stoop, kneel and crouch or crawl.
• Must be able to use hands and fingers to type, handle bags, boxes, objects or controls.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds repeatedly and occasionally lift up to 99 pounds with assistance.
• Vision abilities include, with or without corrective lenses, close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Sufficient auditory ability, with or without audiological devices, to decipher telephone/radio communications, interact with the public and others, and hear alarms, including vehicle and other warning signals.
• Able to tolerate exposure to noise levels up to 150 decibels at times, hearing protection is provided and optional.
• Able to tolerate exposure to air fuels, exhaust, and de-icing chemicals.
• Able and willing to work in inclement weather, including extreme cold and warm temperatures.