Airport Grounds Maintenance

Job Description

An entry level position where main duties involve the developmental stages and implementation of daily regulations and operating procedures within an airport environment by performing the following duties for Harrisburg International Airport, a commercial service small hub airport that serves approximately 1.4 million passengers annually as well as 3 general aviation airports.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop a fluent understanding and comply with all SARAA, FAA, and TSA safety, security and operational regulations and standards.
• Develop the knowledge and ability to perform safe movements on the airfield utilizing radio communications.
• Assist in the completion and develop a understanding of routine and non-routine maintenance procedures including but not limited to, mowing, landscaping, tree trimming and removal, general plumbing, fencing, pavement repairs, general equipment maintenance, equipment operations, painting, custodial related tasks, sign maintenance, lighting, general carpentry, snow management, high water management, and other assignments delegated by proper authority.
• Performs complementary customer service functions consistent with Airport Customer Service Standards.
• Assist with airfield electrical duties as requested.
• Performs any other duty or assignment delegated by proper authority.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience:

Must possess a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED). Must be able to demonstrate comprehension of yearly FAA, TSA and SARAA required training.

Required Licenses, Certificates, Conditions:

Must be able to pass a (10-year) background and criminal investigation in order to be issued an Airport Identification Badge. Must possess a valid PA driver’s license with a good driving history. Or have the ability to obtain a PA license within 30 days of hire date.

Cognitive Tasks:

Ability to retain and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus and be able to distinguish full visual color spectrum. The employee is required to use the Proper Perfective Equipment related to his or her daily assignment.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to extreme outside weather conditions and possible long hours. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, precarious places, risk of electrical shock and vibration.

Language and Communication Skills:

Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in the English language. Regularly communicates with supervisors, co-workers, FAA tower operators, other departments, contractors, and consultants. Uses ground and maintenance radio communication equipment requiring correct terminology and ability to speak clearly and concisely.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to perform basic math skills.

Computer Skills:

Basic skills preferred.

Company Description

The Susquehanna Area Regional Airport Authority (SARAA) is the governing authority of the Harrisburg International Airport (HIA), Capital City Airport, Franklin County Regional Airport, and Gettysburg Regional Airport in south-central Pennsylvania. HIA is a small hub commercial airport that serves approximately 1.4 million passengers annually and also three general aviation airports.

Our Mission is provide safe, convenient, and affordable airports connecting Central Pennsylvania to the world

We're always looking for great people to join our team at SARAA. To help make sure our employees are always prepared for our ever-changing business environment, we continually invest in their training.

Benefits

• Health insurance - 100% employer paid for employee only coverage. Employee contributes for dependent coverage.
• Dental insurance - 100% employer paid for employee only coverage. Employee contributes for dependent coverage.
• Vision insurance - 100% employer paid for employee only coverage. Employee contributes for dependent coverage.
• Short-term Disability - Employer paid.
• Long-term Disability - Employer paid.
• Life Insurance - Employer paid.
• Retirement Plan
• Vacation
• Holidays