Airport Maintenance Technician I
Airport Maintenance Technician I
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$ 56250 - 65918
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Job Description
Job Description
- Position Open Until FilledThe Community
Headquartered in Olympia Washington the Port of Olympia serves all of Thurston County community as an economic engine a strong community partner and a responsible environmental steward. Olympia is home to a wide variety of industries including state government health care retail military education construction farming fishing and logging and has an active arts community.
The region has a wide array of public parks and nature conservation areas. Majestic Mount Rainier and the rugged Cascade Mountains are nearby to the east while the Pacific Coast is just an hours drive to the west. Located on Budd Inlet the southernmost point of Puget Sound the area offers significant opportunities for a diversity of water enthusiasts.
The Organization
Established in 1922 the Port serves the community by promoting trade supporting familywage jobs and improving the environment. Today more than 5000 jobs and nearly $715.5 million in economic activity in Thurston County depend on the Port of Olympia. The Port of Olympia is governed by an elected Commission which sets policies and strategic direction for the organization. The Commission appoints the Ports Executive Director who is responsible for the ongoing management of the Ports staff operations budget enterprises and facilities. The Port of Olympia operates with 51 FTEs across multiple departments and four business units which include:- Marine Terminal
- Airport
- Swantown Marina and Boatworks
- Real Estate
The Position
Under general supervision performs entrylevel duties as assigned for maintenance and repair of Port facilities equipment and grounds under the direction of the Airport Facilities Maintenance Foreperson and Maintenance Team. Examples of Duties
The essential duties and responsibilities listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various work types that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is related or part of a logical assignment to the job. This position includes but is not limited to the following:
- Support the integration of a Portwide maintenance program and coordinate with the Port staff and Maintenance Team as needed.
- Perform a variety of skilled maintenance jobs providing followup and recommendations for appropriate actions under the Airport Facilities Maintenance Forepersons direction. These activities include routine ongoing preventive corrective maintenance repair and servicing activities of Port facilities groundskeeping and equipment. Such activities may include but will not be limited to construction mechanical plumbing painting electrical HVAC irrigation and landscaping systems and upkeep to ensure the upkeep of Port assets.
- Comply with the Port Safety Program Port policies and procedures and adhere to environmentally sound safe and healthy working practices.
- Assist with inspection of alarm fire backflow assemblies pest control building assessments and storm water systems; service and repair as needed.
- Safely escort people and contractors on airfield.
- Cooperate with the Foreperson and Maintenance Team in maintaining records reference materials repair logs timesheets les and utilizing the computerized maintenance management programs.
- Assist in interdepartmental record keeping and budget compliance by tracking time work order processes receipts and costs for projects.
- Meet teamlevel improvement goals as planned and agreed.
- Operate Port equipment such as forklifts lawnmowers street sweepers chain saws tractors trucks compressors paint sprayers boom trucks snow removal equipment and related tools and equipment.
- Maintain professional public relations practices with all Port customers and tenants.
- Work in an active airport environment safely moving around aircraft and coordinating with air traffic control via radio.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications (Experience / Education Required)
- The equivalent of a G.E.D. or higher education.
- Technical school training in mechanics hydraulics air or electrical systems is highly desirable or equivalent experience working in the building or mechanical trades.
- Proficient knowledge of maintenance shop procedures and practices; safety practices safe work methods and safety regulations of the trades listed in job duties.
- Basic understanding of cost estimating and project planning with communication skills to positively participate as an essential player in the overall effectiveness of the Port Maintenance Team.
- Valid Washington State drivers license.
- Willingness and ability to obtain a Washington State Department of Agricultures Public Operators Pesticide License (if applicable); a Class A vehicle license or special equipment certification (if applicable) and ability to successfully complete Security Training.
- Willingness to learn and practice safe airfield operating procedures and proper use of aviation vocabulary and radio communications.
- Requirement to maintain a basic first aid/CPR certification.
- Ability to operate with a high level of proficiency heavy & light motorized vehicles & equipment including but not limited to dump trucks snowplows tractors mowers compressors sanders generators hand and power tools detection devices mobile radio and phone equipment.
- Highly proficient mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills; knowledgeable computer skills with an emphasis on Internet searching and Microsoft Office and an ability to utilize a computerized maintenance program with basic record keeping acuity.
Supplemental Information
The Port of Olympia is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and equal access in a nondiscriminatory manner to its programs and services for all persons without regard to race creed color marital status gender sexual orientation religion age national origin political affiliation honorably discharged veteran or military status or the presence of any real or perceived sensory mental or physical disability.
Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or for an alternative format may contact the Human Resources Manager Tracy Aga ator. Persons of disability or those who are deaf or hard of hearing can call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or 1. The Port of Olympia complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the Federal Form I9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment.
Compensation and Benefits
$26.94 $31.57/hour
Medical prescription vision and dental insurance with no outofpocket employee premiums and full coverage for employee spouse and all eligible dependents.
Life and AD&D insurance with a maximum of $100000.
12 paid holidays.
Earned vacation and sick leave
Bereavement leave
Educational assistance
Longterm disability insurance with optional additional coverage paid by the employee.
Washington State Retirement System
Wellness fringe benefit
Optional AFLAC
Optional Ameriflex FSA.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
