The posting
Position Title:
Airport General Maintenance Worker III (May Underfill)
Bargaining Unit:
AFSCME
Job Description:
Under minimal supervision, performs routine work in the repair and general maintenance of facilities, buildings and equipment. Troubleshoots and addresses basic repairs and maintenance including electrical, carpentry, plumbing, masonry and painting tasks. Performs work according to standard procedure. Handles complex issues. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of subject matter. Provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group. May act as a lead or first-level supervisor.
Early application submittal is encouraged. This position(s) will remain open until filled and may close without notice.
This position primarily works a graveyard shift, with the flexibility to work rotating shifts as needed, including days, afternoons, graveyards, weekends, and holidays.
About the Position:
The Airport General Maintenance Worker is a skilled, hands-on role responsible for repairing and maintaining airport buildings, facilities, and equipment. You’ll tackle a variety of tasks—from electrical and plumbing to carpentry and painting—while interpreting plans, operating tools and heavy equipment, and ensuring safety and quality on every project. If you’re an experienced maintenance professional who thrives on variety and taking the lead, this role puts your expertise front and center in a fast-paced, essential environment.
This position may be filled at a level III, II, or I.
Position Hourly Range:
Level III: $25.86 - $34.02/hr
Level II: $22.94 - $30.21/hr
Level I: $20.35 - $26.81/hr
*based on qualifications and experience.
This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:
- Health Insurance
- Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Paid vacation and personal leave
- 6-12 weeks of paid parental leave available
- Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
- A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
- Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
- Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services
Typical Duties:
- Performs professional level of skills in one or more of the building craft trades with full knowledge of methods, practices, standards and materials required for the assigned tasks.
- Reads and interprets blueprints, sketches, job orders and various plans and diagrams to lay out work. Determines necessary materials and may be required to design diagrams, sketches or drawings of work to be performed.
- Operates various types of equipment, hand or power tools and performs those tasks which may be required to complete assigned projects, including preparation and clean up responsibilities. May operate heavy equipment as required and during emergency situations.
- Serves as the lead worker when assigned a crew. In this capacity assists in the training of subordinates, assigning tasks and prepares daily report sheets.
- Must know safety procedures, work hazard assessments and OSHA Requirements to the various maintenance trades and assigned tasks.
- Inspect projects and work performed by other maintenance workers.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
Level III:
- Highschool diploma and six years of experience. Education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the standards, practices, materials and methods used in craft trades and knowledge of city and state codes and ordinances pertaining to the trade.
- Demonstrated ability to perform skilled maintenance work.
- Demonstrated ability to operate various hand and power tools as required for various maintenance and ability to operate heavy equipment.
- Possession of a valid drivers’ license.
Level II:
- Highschool diploma and four years paid work experience. Education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the methods, tools and materials used in general maintenance trades.
- Demonstrated ability to perform skilled maintenance work.
- Demonstrated ability to operate the various hand and power tools as required for various maintenance and ability to operate heavy equipment.
- Possession of a valid drivers’ license.
Level I:
- Highschool diploma and two years paid work experience. Education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the methods, tools and materials used in general maintenance trades.
- Demonstrated ability to operate various hand and power tools as required for various maintenance and ability to operate heavy equipment.
- Demonstrated ability to perform semi-skilled maintenance work.
- Possession of a valid driver's license.
Desired Qualifications:
- Possession of a valid Utah State Commercial Driver’s License.
Working Conditions:
- Moderately heavy physical activity. Required to stand, walk, or sit uncomfortably for extended periods. Exposure to disagreeable elements such as extreme weather conditions, noise, dust, fumes, etc. Required to push, pull or lift medium heavy weights.
- Intermittent exposure to stress as a result of human behavior.
- Manual dexterity. Ability to lift/move heavy objects.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
POSITION TYPE
Full-Time
DEPARTMENT
Airport
Full Time/Part Time:
Full time
Scheduled Hours:
40
