Airport Apprentice- Maintenance Tech I (CareerWise Program)

This position is available for Eagle County students enrolled in the CareerWise program.

The Maintenance Apprentice mainly assists the maintenance department in miscellaneous tasks and activities throughout the duration of the will work on the airside and landside of the airport to keep airport grounds and facilities in good working condition.

Applicants are encouraged to apply by April 1st.

Essential Functions

• Performs landscaping irrigation planting removal of debris from grass areas rock islands and the airport perimeter fence and maintains parking lots (20%)
• Performs general maintenance duties including maintaining repairing and/or remodeling buildings lighting fixtures furniture grounds carpentry fences gates asphalt and concrete surfaces. Paints interior and exterior structures. (20%)
• Assists with picking up trash around the airport grounds and inside the terminal. (10%)
• Assists in the maintenance of airport systems that may include heating ventilation air conditioning plumbing electrical hydraulic mechanical and computer controls functions and/or operations. (10%)
• Responds to baggage tie-ups/jams (5%)
  
  • Load unload and position baggage up to 60 pounds.
  • Handles all luggage with care.
• Monitors baggage system and responds/resets as situation requires (5%)
• Keeps the baggage system clean and maintains baggage areas (5%)
• Develops and maintains beneficial relationships with airport staff tenants concessionaires and airport users. (5%)
  
  • Observes safety and security procedures uses equipment and materials safely and reports potentially unsafe conditions. (5%)
  • Serves the community by demonstrating Eagle County Government mission and core values and following relevant policies and procedures. (5%)
  • Other duties as assigned. (10%)

Qualifications

Education Experience Licensure Certification or Registration:

Minimum Work Experience

• • Minimal relevant work experience is beneficial.
  • Skill and knowledge to perform routine tasks would be helpful.

Preferred Work Experience

• • 1 year physical work experience involving heavy lifting and carrying.
  • 1 year airport experience
  • 1 year experience with mechanical systems
  • 1 year experience with irrigation systems
  • 1 year experience with landscaping
  • 1 year experience with equipment operation

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Must successfully pass a 10 year background criminal history records check in accordance with TSR Part 1542 and maintain eligibility for FAA and TSA-mandated security clearance requirements.
• Problem-solving skills
• Maintains professional attitude and focus under pressure
• Follows verbal and written instructions and procedures
• Maintains confidentiality for security matters
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with employees tenants other governmental agencies and departments community airport users and the traveling public.
• Ability to exert up to 60 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently; reaching extending hands in any direction; handling seizing holding grasping turning or otherwise working with hand(s); fingering picking and pinching with fingers.
• Some heavy lifting of objects up to 70 lbs.
• Flexibility necessary to bend stoop kneel or otherwise move around while accomplishing various maintenance tasks.
• Hear normal conversational tones and a wide variety of tones associated with equipment and emergency alerts.
• Willing to work early mornings nights weekends and holidays
• Climb ladders and work in small tight areas.
• Work independently staying alert throughout the day.

Culture & Benefits

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• Why is Eagle County recognized as a Best Place to Work in 2022 Culture of flexibility and support for mental health / wellness. Check out more awards here.
• Purpose! A modern values-driven workplace with more than 550 employees embracing a welcoming culture supportive leaders and an organization focused on our mission: Creating a Better Eagle County for All.
• Learning organization focused on professional development opportunities FREE CMC classes and Tuition reimbursement.
• Future-focused with our Strategic Plan on improving housing climate change and more.
• As a certified healthy workplace our culture recognizes the importance of individual needs and enjoying life outside of work. Other perks may include flexible work arrangements paid volunteer time and daytime fitness classes/bike rides.

Seasonal benefits include:

• Free classes at Colorado Mountain College
• Eagle County University classes (internal trainings)
• Tuition reimbursement programs
• Bilingual Pay Incentive
• Free bus pass and more

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