Airport Maintenance Coordinator

Job Description:

Airport Maintenance Coordinator

Description

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus five (5) years of experience related to the job.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Must become airfield qualified within 180 days of hire if assigned to work on the airfield.
• Applied licenses and or certifications may be required.
• Commercial Driver’s License ( CDL ) within120 days of hire, if required. Specific endorsements may be required to be obtained within 120 days of hire.
• Must maintain a good driving record as defined by the City of Austin’s CDL Driving Program.

Physical Requirements:

• Continuous outdoor and indoor activity
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, squatting, bending, twisting upper body, climbing
• Exposure to extreme heat, cold, noise, mechanical hazards, fume/odor hazards, toxic waste/material hazards
• Occasional kneeling, crawling, carrying up to ninety (90) pounds, lifting up to ninety (90) pounds

Notes to Applicants

POSITION OVERVIEW :
The position will consist of Leading crews in operating various types of equipment, such as weedeaters, riding mowers, farm tractors, sweepers, dump trucks, paint striping equipment, saw cutters, and scarifiers, on a regular basis.

The duties also include bending, squatting, and lifting up to 90 lbs alone.
The use of front loaders and backhoes on an intermittent basis.

DRIVING REQUIREMENT

This position must travel between various locations as part of the regular job duties and the individual will be required to drive a City vehicle. Position will also be required to drive on the AOA .

This position requires a Commercial Driver’s License ( CDL ) within (120) days of hire. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite . To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Job Offer is contingent on having a driving record that meets the City’s Driver Record Evaluation Standards.

ASSESSMENT

A skills assessment will be required for this position.

ON- CALL / CALL BACK RESPONSIBILITIES

Position may require on-call or call-back responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL
This position is categorized as an Essential Personnel. Essential personnel are required to come to work during emergencies or bad weather at the airport if they are scheduled to work and in some cases when they are not scheduled.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

• A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position.
• Please list your complete employment history to include all job duties, responsibilities, and employment dates on your online application.
• The application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered (i.e., “see resume” or “see LinkedIn profile”).
• Resumes will not be used to qualify for the position and will not be used to recommend salary.
• Supplemental information or changes to your application will not be accepted after the job posting closes.
• The responses to the supplemental questions inquiring about experience should be reflected on your application.

VETERAN

Veteran candidates will be required to provide a copy of their DD214 at the time of interview.

CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK

The top candidate will be subject to a minimum 10 year criminal background check and security threat assessment.

GOOD STANDING - DEPARTMENT / DIVISION EMPLOYEES

Employees, in good standing, who are candidates within the department/division that the position resides in and who meet the minimum and preferred qualifications (if any) of the position will be included in the initial interview. Department/division employees must remain in good standing through the top candidate selection phase at which time the good standing status will be re-verified.

LANGUAGE

Must have the ability to read, write, and fluently speak in English.

OVERTIME

Overtime may be required with or without notice.

WORK HOURS

Shift may change according to departmental needs; work hours may include after hours, holidays, and weekend work.

DEPARTMENT MAY CLOSE THIS JOB POSTING AT ANY TIME AFTER 7 DAYS .
Pay Range
$29.23 - $36.54

Hours
Monday - Friday: 6:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Hours may change depending on departmental needs.
Work hours may include after-hours, holidays, and weekend work.
Job Close Date 03/04/2025 Type of Posting External Department Aviation Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location Austin Bergstrom International Airport Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Experience operating Ground Maintenance Equipment, backhoes, riding mowers, or other heavy equipment.
• Lead experience in construction/maintenance activities.
• Ability to travel to more than one work location
  
  

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Coordinates maintenance program activities. Ensures that airport facilities, employees, and guidelines are in compliance with regulations and address the operation, maintenance, and upkeep of commercial airports. Serves as liaison between maintenance divisions; and communicates maintenance projects and programs information to management, departmental employees, contractors, and other agencies. Collaborates with engineering and architectural managerial staff in the planning, developing, and modifying of City of Austin Aviation-owned facilities, properties, infrastructure, and other Capital Improvement Projects ( CIP ). Represents Aviation’s maintenance divisions and the City of Austin in meetings with airport tenants and business partners. Attends meetings with airport tenant management and airport personnel management to assess maintenance needs regarding maintenance issues. Performs facility inspections to evaluate and assess necessary routine and preventative maintenance. Ensures operations of all airport facilities and infrastructure comply with 14 CFR §139 for commercial airports; 49 CFR §1542 Federal requirements; and all applicable City, State, and Federal requirements. Assists in the development of short- and long-range plans, performs monitoring of the progress in achieving established short- and long-range plans. Provides input, monitors assigned budget(s), and ensures maintenance expenditures are within established budgetary goals. Monitors and updates work order system for work performed and materials used by technicians; identifies needs for personnel support through analysis and discussion of current assessments, and coordinates and follows up on maintenance work orders to ensure timely responses. Performs contract, procurement, and administrative tasks, i.e., develops, generates, and monitors reports. Performs subordinates’ duties and responsibilities when necessary, i.e, performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, operating heavy equipment, etc.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

Provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, and guidance to others.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of all governmental regulations such as TSA , EPA , TNRCC , OSHA , FAA , NFPA , NEC , TSBPE , TCEQ , and other guidelines governing the regulations addressing the operation/maintenance and upkeep of commercial airports.
• Knowledge of City of Austin and Aviation department policies, procedures, and regulations and Federal, State, and Local laws regarding the operations/maintenance of commercial airports.
• Knowledge of CPI , Airport Expansion and Development Program ( AEDP ), and construction and remodel projects.
• Knowledge of facility and infrastructure maintenance practices.
• Knowledge of relational databases for data entry, data queries, and generating reports.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation.
• Knowledge of monitoring contracts and/or vendors/contractors.
• Skill in utilizing coordination skills.
• Skill in building and maintaining interpersonal relationships and verbal and written communication.
• Skill in utilizing technical equipment and/or materials.
• Skill in reading plans, maps, drawings, and equipment schematics.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Skill in preparing project and construction cost estimating.
• Skill in exhibiting organizational skills.
• Skill in conflict management and diversity.
• Skill in interpreting policies and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
• Ability to facilitate meetings and discussions with diverse work groups.
• Ability to prioritize work activities in an efficient and effective manner.
• Ability to monitor contracts and/or vendors/contractors.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to handle hostile conflict and uncertain situations.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications for the Airport Maintenance Coordinator position are: Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus five (5) years of experience related to the job. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* Please describe your experience operating Ground Maintenance Equipment, backhoe, riding mowers or other heavy equipment.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your lead experience in construction/maintenance activities (please include number of years experience).
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a valid Commercial Driver License (CDL). Do you have a valid CDL or if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a CDL by 120 days of your hire date?

• Yes
• No

* The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that External New Hires meet the City’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

* The Transportation Security Administration (TSA-division of the USA Dept. of Homeland Security) requires all employees of the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to pass a minimum 10-year criminal background investigation and security threat assessment. By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful Criminal Background Check to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a 10-year Criminal Background Investigation and security threat assessment

* Were you referred to this opportunity by a current Aviation employee? If yes, please provide the employee’s full name.
(Open Ended Question)


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