GENERAL PURPOSE:Under general supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled duties in maintaining the Cedar City Regional Airport. Performs related responsibilities as required.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:Works under general supervision from the Airport Manager or Airport Maintenance. May assign and direct activities of other hourly personnel.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

• Maintains runway and taxiway lighting, airport navigation aids, and signage. Changes bulbs and transformers and repairs fixtures, wiring and other electrical equipment. Troubleshoots, replaces and adjusts settings on printed circuit boards.
• Responds to emergency situations to assist the Airport Manager in rescue & recovery operations and to re-establish the airfield and runway back to operational status at the earliest opportunity.
• Ensures compliance with applicable Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations (FARs) and advisory circulars (ACs) regarding safety, operations, and maintenance of the airfield.
• Responsible for ensuring the proper operation and maintenance of all public buildings and grounds at the airport, including pavement areas, airport terminal building and other City-owned facilities.
• Keeps airport systems free and clear of obstructions per FAA regulations.
• Maintains Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) and Runway End Identifier Light (REIL) systems. Changes bulbs, and electronic components as required. Troubleshoots to determine any operational problems and appropriate solution. Calibrate and realign these systems as required.
• Maintains Obstruction lighting, windsocks and Rotating Beacon for proper operation.
• Performs daily/weekly airport inspections in accordance with FAA Part 139 regulations.
• Operates a variety of equipment including mowers, tractors, spraying equipment, box scraper, etc. as required to maintain airport grounds.
• Heavy Equipment Operator for tractors, backhoes, dump trucks and snow removal equipment.
• Perform snow and ice removal from runways, taxiways, and aprons.
• Performs groundskeeper functions for airport and terminal building. Repairs sprinkler systems and maintains landscaping areas.
• Perform general maintenance on the terminal building to include troubleshooting systems, general plumbing, carpentry, electrical repairs, HVAC systems, etc.
• Troubleshoots and repairs high voltage electrical circuits.
• Performs Foreign Object Debris (FOD) removal.
• Conducts wildlife hazard management practices.
• Conducts airport security patrols.
• Repairs perimeter fences to include troubleshooting and repairs to electronic gate systems.
• Responds to airport emergencies when required.
• Prepares and ensures publication of Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) that are accurate and compliant with FAA guidance to alert aircrews and air traffic controllers of non-standard airfield conditions and hazards.
• Performs other related duties as required.

(*Essential functions of position)

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS