What are the responsibilities and job description for the Airport Building & Grounds Maintenance Worker - Seasonal position at City of Durango?
Join us in maintaining a safe, efficient, and welcoming environment at the Durango-La Plata County Airport. We are seeking individuals to fill the seasonal role of Building & Grounds Maintenance Worker. If you enjoy working outdoors and in a fast-paced, exciting airport environment, then we want to hear from you! In this position, you will support the airport in maintaining airside and landside pavement areas, grounds, and facilities to ensure the highest degree of cleanliness, appearance, and safety for use by aircraft and the public. You will operate light to heavy equipment, ranging from rotary snow blowers, sander trucks, mowers, weed whippers, and forklifts to plow trucks, backhoes, and more. Prior experience in snow removal and/or grounds maintenance is preferred.What You’ll Do in This Role:
- Ground maintenance duties, including mowing, weed whipping, edging, general landscaping, aerating, weed abatement and airfield grading/dragging.
- Operate light to heavy equipment, including tractors, skid steers, pickup trucks, and ATVs.
- Preventative and reactive maintenance on facilities and buildings, including HVAC, lighting, plumbing, electrical, doors, and other systems.
- Surface painting, crack fill application, and asphalt/concrete repair.
- Paint rooms, hallways, and ceilings; patch holes; texture and prime for paint.
- Custodial duties as assigned.
- A high school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Valid state driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Ability to pass a background check to work in a TSA-secured area.
- 6 months of experience operating light to heavy mowing or construction equipment preferred.
- Knowledge of grounds maintenance and mowing procedures.
- Basic knowledge of airport and emergency radio procedures.
- Commitment to safety and providing excellent customer service.
- Free pass to the Durango Community Recreation Center and Chapman Hill Ice Rink and Ski Area.
- Free Transit pass.
- Eligibility to participate in the City’s Annual Wellness Challenge and a chance to receive prizes and cash rewards.
Salary : $18 - $20
