Maintenance Worker

Reporting to: Maintenance Supervisor

Location: Middle Georgia Regional Airport/Macon Downtown Airport

General Responsibilities:

• Under the general supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, performs a variety of tasks associated with routine maintenance of the airport, its facilities and pavements and grounds.

Major Responsibilities and Functions:

• Responsible for the proficient operation of all airport assigned heavy equipment and first level maintenance of assigned equipment.
• Performs pavement and ground repairs and/or installation of fencing, concrete and asphalt pavement repairs.
• Performs airport grass cutting related activity including the application of herbicides, fertilizers, etc.
• Participates in airfield line striping and marking.
• Participates in airfield joint and crack filling and sealing.
• Participates in airport clean-up, policing and demolition projects, as directed.
• Performs maintenance and repairs to drainage systems.
• Fabricates finishes and installs airport signs.
• Assists other work parties when necessary to ensure timely completion of projects.
• Checks public use areas on a routine basis to insure cleanliness. May be required to perform routine custodial duties.
• Participates in the preparation and painting of offices and facilities.
• Qualified to use a variety of hand and power tools to complete assignments. Performs preventive maintenance on equipment and tools associated with his/her tasks.
• Assists with irregular operations.
• Performs all other airport-related duties as assigned.

• Must possess or be eligible to possess a valid Georgia Driver's License.
• May be required to work irregular hours.
• Subject to exposure to the elements, adverse working conditions and /or extreme heights on certain assignments.  
• Graduation from a four-year high school or vocational school or possess a recognized equivalency diploma.
• Minimum two (2) years' experience in this classification. Ability to perform the duties of this classification.

Working Conditions:

Physical Effort:

• Must be able to perform physical activities, such as, but not limited to, lifting heavy items (up to 50 lbs. unassisted), bending, standing, climbing or walking. Must be able to work safely in an environment containing caustic chemicals, cleaning materials, dust and noise. Routinely required to work under inclement weather conditions. Walking for extended periods of time is required throughout the course of daily activities.

Mental Effort:

• Operations are dynamic and situations may require immediate attention. This position has high exposure to the public and requires a professional approach and demeanour under all conditions. It also requires a genuine willingness to assist persons with a wide range of requests and needs, including individuals with disabilities.

Normal Working Hours:

• The normal working hours for this position will vary by shift.