AIRFIELD MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST

TOLEDO-LUCAS COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY

POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: AIRPORT MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST
GROUP 5

FLSA CATEGORY: Non-Exempt

DIVISION: Airport

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR (TITLE): Manager of Public Safety and Operations

PAY RATE: Per Contract (Starting: $30.46 (per hour)
POSITION OBJECTIVES:

1. To assist in maintaining and operating Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport, Toledo
Executive Airport, and the Seagate Heliport- building systems, facilities, airfield systems,
and equipment.

2. Perform skilled troubleshooting and maintenance work on plumbing, electrical, heating
and air conditioning systems, building control systems, access control systems, security
camera systems, and airfield systems

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School Graduate or GED.
2. Graduation from a trade school/apprenticeship preferred.
3. Satisfactory results on physical (including urinalysis to determine unlawful drug usage),

written and oral examinations.
4. Satisfactory results on a background investigation, including a Federal fingerprint-based

criminal history background check.
5. Must have or be able to obtain a valid Driver License.
6. Possession of a Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License preferred.
7. Must be able to obtain a TOL-issued Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge

with movement area privileges.
8. Must be available for recall during non-duty hours for emergencies, snow removal, or

other required duties.
9. Be insurable and maintain insurability for the operation of motor vehicles.

Essential Skills and Experience:

1. Ability to think ahead, organize, and multitask.
2. Ability to inspect, analyze, troubleshoot, and repair electrical/mechanical systems.
3. Ability to operate motor vehicles and large construction equipment.
4. Ability to use and maintain hand tools, small equipment and power tools, and welding

equipment.
5. Demonstrated ability as a “team player” with a high level of performance, who can

consistently complete tasks by deadline.
6. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
7. Commitment to organizational values, vision, and mission.

Summary of Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Inspect, maintain and repair systems and related equipment.
2. Perform preventative and seasonal maintenance on buildings, systems and airport

grounds.
3. Review and complete airfield and building work orders.
4. Perform routine electrical and plumbing repairs.
5. Perform electrical repairs on 110-220-277-480V electrical systems.
6. Perform repairs on HVAC equipment.
7. Perform various duties involving painting, masonry repair, wood, metal and other interior

and exterior structural materials.
8. Inspect, repair, and perform various maintenance work on paved surfaces used for

aircraft and automobile traffic.
9. Perform various field duties related to mowing, tree removal, fencing, etc.
10. Perform various duties related to airside and landside snow removal.
11. Perform routine maintenance on small equipment and vehicles.
12. Perform routine inspections on airport buildings, road/pavement, systems, and airport

grounds.
13. Use a variety of tools, equipment and vehicles as necessary in the performance of

various duties involving both regular and emergency work situations.
14. Engage in two-way radio communication.
15. Maintain continuous situational awareness while on the airfield.
16. Assist in response to aircraft accidents.
17. Performs all other airport maintenance duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative
of that which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability
to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands: While performing the duties of the job, the employee must be able to:

1. Effectively write, see, talk, and hear.

2. Read, comprehend, and interpret documents such as safety rules, procedures, work

orders, technical manuals, drawings, and blueprints.

3. Operate telephone, computers and building systems.

4. Have full physical dexterity and agility;

5. Have good hand/eye coordination.

6. Walk, crawl, stand, sit, push, pull, bend, stoop, squat, stretch and lift up to 80 pounds.

7. Climb ladders, stairs, and beacon light poles;

8. Operate motor vehicles.

9. Perform all the essential functions of the job outlined herein without creating a direct or

indirect threat to the safety of oneself or others.

Work environment: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is exposed to
various indoor and outdoor environments. The employee may be exposed to the weather
conditions prevalent at the time and may be exposed to dust, grease, noxious gas or fumes,

extreme heat, humidity, excessive noise, and vibration. The employee may be required to work
in confined spaces, and at varying heights. The work may involve an element of personal
danger.

Revised: 07/14/2023