Airport Groundskeeper

This job performs routine maintenance and custodial work with lead responsibility in the grounds keeping of the airport’s grounds. Work involves planning, organizing, and performing grounds keeping work under the general supervision of the Director of Grounds Development.

Work involves planning, organizing, and performing groundskeeping work under the general supervision of the Director of Grounds Development

Perform semi-skilled physical work in the maintenance and repair of airport grounds.

Operate a variety of airport maintenance equipment including but not limited to tractors, brush hogs, mowers, weed-eaters, chainsaws, ramp sweepers, snow removal equipment, light vehicles, etc.

Perform maintenance on mowing equipment such as cleaning, changing blades, fueling, greasing etc.

Perform maintenance on airport grounds including mowing, tree trimming and removal, picking up trash and emptying trash receptacles.

Recognize, evaluate, and correct safety hazards or advise immediate supervisor of same.

Considerable knowledge of the proper procedures, techniques, tools, and equipment used in mowing, tree trimming and maintenance of airport grounds. Knowledge of airport traffic regulation and the practices followed in the care and operation of a variety of maintenance equipment.

Must be able to work rotating shift work and holidays and respond to evening, weekend, and holiday emergency calls for service.

Perform snow and ice removal on airport runways, taxiways, ramps, roadways etc.

Knowledge of principles of operations of motor equipment sufficient to detect defective operation and perform preventive maintenance work.

REQUIREMENTS:

KNOWLEDGE- Graduation from high school or equivalent, experience in airport building and grounds maintenance work and operation of light to heavy duty automotive vehicles and construction equipment; or any equivalent combination of experience and training to perform such duties.

You may not operate an airport vehicle or motorized equipment and must notify the Director or Deputy Director of Airport Operations and Maintenance before returning to work: (i) if you are arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs; or (ii) if the state revokes, suspends or fails to renew your driver’s license. Incumbents of this position must possess a valid Arkansas driver’s license, and be insurable to operate the Airport’s vehicles and motorized equipment.

SECURITY - Requires the ability to pass a security background check. The Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport is a drug free workplace. This position is a safety sensitive position as defined in Ark. Const. Amend. 98, § 2(25). Persons employed in this position may not use marijuana at any time or any place.

MENTAL - Requires normal attention

PHYSICAL - Requires standing approximately 80% sitting approximately 20% Requires good physical condition and sufficient strength to lift and carry objects up to 40 pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL - Requires capability of performing essential job functions in a shop environment and exposure to outdoor environments and all-weather conditions.

MANUAL DEXTERITY - Requires using hands, arms and/or feet for performing essential job functions such as equipment repair, maintenance work, using a portable radio, driving a vehicle, and operating heavy equipment. Must have a valid Arkansas driver’s license or ability to attain.

AUDIBLE - Ability to understand/carry out, or give oral and written instructions, including the ability to read and interpret simple plans and specifications. Must be able to communicate with other employees and air traffic control tower using radios.

VISUAL - Requires the ability to read documentation, perform inspections, and drive a vehicle.

OTHER DUTIES - Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Experience:

• Groundskeeping: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person