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108 Not all job position descriptions included herein are required at all airports. These are offered only as examples. Some airports combine many duties. SAMPLE JOB DESCRIPTION ANYTOWN MUNICIPAL AIRPORT POSITION: AIRPORT MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Airport Manager, conducts general and specific maintenance activities on all airport grounds, improvements, buildings, and systems; supervises other personnel engaged in maintenance activities; and performs administrative functions relevant to required duties. DUTIES: 1. Carries out repairs of airport facilities, including grounds, buildings, airfield systems, and equipment. 2. Operates light and heavy equipment, including dump trucks, loaders, and other equipment, while carrying out the normal functions of the position. 3. Maintains airport equipment and carries out repairs and preventive maintenance inspections and service. 4. Operates snow removal equipment during snow events. 5. Recommends or requests the purchase of parts, supplies, and equipment necessary to carry out the normal functions of the position. 6. Remains on call during non-duty hours and responds to emergency maintenance situations when requested. 7. Directly supervises the activities of other personnel engaged in maintenance functions, including establishing work priorities and job assignments. 8. Responsible for tracking maintenance expenditures and controlling maintenance parts and equipment inventory. APPOINTMENT: The Airport Maintenance Supervisor is appointed by the Airport Manager or Assistant Airport Manager. The position reports directly to the Assistant Airport Manager. A P P E N D I X C Sample Airport Documents
Sample Airport Documents 109 SUPERVISION: The person in this position works under the general supervision of the Assistant Airport Manager but routinely works unsupervised while performing most tasks. He/she is responsible for meeting the requirements of the job while operating within specific policy and procedural guidelines. He/she may routinely work without direct supervision and is held responsible for all associated activities, including all maintenance requirements of all airport facilities. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Competent in operating and repairing heavy equipment, including dump trucks, loaders, and snowplows. General understanding of electrical and plumbing fixtures and their repair or replace- ment. Ability to troubleshoot a variety of problems and render repairs using good judgment and fiscal responsibility. Must possess a valid commercial driverâs license (CDL) with an acceptable driving record. Must be availability to work weekends and holidays and be on call for snow or emergency events. EDUCATION: High school graduate or equivalent. EXPERIENCE: Two years of experience in general maintenance activities and the operation of heavy equipment, with at least one year in a supervisory capacity. SAMPLE JOB DESCRIPTION ANYTOWN MUNICIPAL AIRPORT POSITION: MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN I POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, or in his/her absence, the Main- tenance Technician II, assists with or conducts general and specific airport maintenance activi- ties on all airport grounds, improvements, buildings, and systems, and carries out custodial and general maintenance activities. DUTIES: 1. Assists with or carries out repairs of airport facilities, including grounds, buildings, airfield systems, and equipment. 2. Operates light and heavy equipment, including dump trucks, loaders, and mowers, to carry out the normal functions of the position. 3. Operates snow removal equipment during snow events. 4. Mows aeronautical and non-aeronautical areas of the airport using light and heavy equipment designed for same. 5. Conducts general and preventive maintenance on terminal building systems, including electrical and mechanical. 6. Conducts general and preventive maintenance on hangars and other buildings, including hangar aprons and parking lots. 7. Assists with or conducts pavement maintenance and repairs on runways, taxiways, aprons, parking lots, and other areas.
110 Preventive Maintenance at General Aviation Airports 8. Conducts inspections of airfield lighting systems and performs light maintenance and repairs on same. 9. Inspects and assists with repairs on equipment. 10. Purchases or recommends the purchase of parts, supplies, and equipment necessary to carry out the normal functions of the position. 11. Responsible for the overall janitorial upkeep of the airport terminal building. 12. Responsible for the overall upkeep and maintenance of terminal building landscaping. 13. Assigns and supervises the work of community service workers. 14. May be trained to perform duties as Aircraft Rescue Firefighter. APPOINTMENT: The Maintenance Technician I is appointed by the Airport Manager or Airport Assistant Manager, with the assistance of the Airport Maintenance Supervisor. The position reports directly to the Airport Maintenance Supervisor. SUPERVISION: The person in this position works under the supervision of the Airport Maintenance Supervisor, or, in his/her absence, the Maintenance Technician II, but frequently may work unsupervised while performing many of the required tasks. He/she is responsible for meeting the requirements of the job while operating within specific policy and procedural guidelines. He/she may routinely work without direct supervision and is held responsible for all associated activities. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to operate or learn to operate light and heavy equipment, including mowers, dump trucks, loaders, and snowplows. Competent in routine methods and janitorial practices for com- mercial buildings and in maintaining landscaped areas and working with associated equipment. Basic knowledge of troubleshooting a variety of problems and rendering repairs using good judgment and fiscal responsibility. Must possess a valid driverâs license with an acceptable driv- ing record. Must be available to work weekends and holidays and be on call for snow removal or emergency events. EDUCATION: High school graduate or equivalent. EXPERIENCE: Two yearsâ experience in general maintenance activities or general custodial or landscape main- tenance and the operation of light and heavy equipment, or an acceptable combination thereof. SAMPLE JOB DESCRIPTION ANYTOWN MUNICIPAL AIRPORT POSITION: AIRPORT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN II POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the Airport Maintenance Supervisor, conducts general and specific maintenance activities on all airport grounds, improvements, buildings, and systems.
Sample Airport Documents 111 DUTIES: 1. Carries out repairs of airport facilities, including grounds, buildings, airfield systems, and equipment. 2. Operates light and heavy equipment, including dump trucks and loaders, while carrying out the normal functions of the position. 3. Maintains airport equipment and carries out repairs and preventive maintenance inspections and service. 4. Operates snow removal equipment during snow events. 5. Recommends or requests the purchase of parts, supplies, and equipment necessary to carry out the normal functions of the position. 6. Remains on call during non-duty hours and responds to emergency maintenance situations when requested. 7. May be trained to perform duties as Aircraft Rescue Firefighter. APPOINTMENT: The Maintenance Technician II is appointed by the Airport Manager or Assistant Airport Manager/Operations Supervisor, with the assistance of the Airport Maintenance Supervisor. The position reports directly to the Airport Maintenance Supervisor. SUPERVISION: The person in this position works under the supervision of the Airport Maintenance Supervisor but frequently may work unsupervised while performing many of the required tasks. He/she is responsible for meeting the requirements of the job while operating within specific policy and pro- cedural guidelines. He/she may routinely work without direct supervision and is held responsible for all associated activities. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Competent in operating heavy equipment, including dump trucks, loaders, and snowplows. Basic understanding of electrical and plumbing fixtures and their repair or replacement. Ability to troubleshoot a variety of problems and render repairs using good judgment and fiscal respon- sibility. Must possess or be able to obtain a valid commercial driverâs license (CDL) with an acceptable driving record. Must be available to work weekends and holidays and be on call for snow or emergency events. EDUCATION: High school graduate or equivalent. EXPERIENCE: Two yearsâ experience in general maintenance activities or general custodial or landscape maintenance and the operation of light and heavy equipment, or an acceptable combination thereof.
