Aviation Field Maintenance Technician (Maintenance Mechanic)

City of Kansas City, MO
Kansas City, Missouri United States  View Map
Posted: Nov 14, 2024
  • Salary: $22.61-$34.48/hour USD
  • Full Time
  • Aviation or Harbor
  • Building Maintenance
  • Construction and Skilled Trades
  • Job Description

    Several full-time positions available with the Aviation Department, Field Maintenance Division located at 154 Tokyo St.
    Salary Range: $22.61-$34.48/hour
    Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m., mandatory overtime during inclement weather and emergencies.
    Application Deadline Date: Open Until Filled


    Responsibilities


    • Responsible for transporting and operating a wide range of landscaping equipment to perform a variety of semiskilled and skilled landscaping and turf maintenance duties in the development, maintenance, and repair of landscaped areas around the airport.

    • Builds and repairs concrete and asphalt streets, sidewalks, parking lots, airfield aprons, taxiways, and runways.

    • Operates mowing equipment including zero turn mowers, large commercial tractors, large format mowers.

    • Operates small engine equipment including string trimmers, leaf blowers, and augers.

    • Removes trash from streets, parking lots, and turf areas.

    • Operates a variety of motorized equipment from small to large pieces, highway style paint truck, riding painting equipment, rubber removal equipment, and street sweeper.

    • Maintains, produces, and repair street signs around the airport property.

    • Responsible for mowing street side and airfield side landscaping turf.

    • Operates heavy equipment including backhoes, skid loaders, forklifts, and other mechanical equipment.

    • Operates two-way radios to communicate with FAA tower and coworkers.

    • Operates and maintain snow removal equipment for operations on the airfield.

    • Must be available day or night during snow season for emergency snow removal events.

    • Duties are primarily outdoors that are performed in all types of weather, night or day on either the street or air side of the airport.




    Qualifications

    REQUIRES 2 years of experience as a skilled worker in building and mechanical repair work in a relevant trade (HVAC, boilers, hydraulics, pumps and motors etc.). An additional related technical education certificate or diploma may be substituted for one year experience. May be required to obtain a valid MO Class A, B, or C CDL prior to the end of the probationary period as determined by the department. Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and post-offer physical examination as prescribed by the City. Must possess a valid State-issed driver's license in accordance with the City of KCMO policies.


    Other Information

    URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

    Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

    In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

    Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

    The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
    For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
    Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

    If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

    The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

    The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org .

    If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211).

  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • City of Kansas City
    • City of Kansas City

    Kansas City, Missouri is a growing, world-class community of just over 500,000 residents that serves as the central hub for a thriving bi-state, 18-county metropolitan area of 2.5 million residents. The City is governed by a 13-member City Council and Mayor that appoint a City Manager to oversee a municipal organization with over 4,000 employees, 16 departments, and a total annual operating and capital budget exceeding $1 billion. A diverse and culturally rich community located at the confluence of the Kansas and Missouri Rivers, KC is known for its long traditions as the home of spectacular BBQ, jazz, beautiful boulevards, fountains, and parks. Kansas City boasts celebrated cultural traditions including jazz; theater, and history, including the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Kansas City is also the proud home of professional sports teams including the ChiefsRoyals and Sporting KC, and has served as host of several NCAA tournaments over recent years. The City is generally recognized as one of the most livable cities in America and looks forward to showcasing our city on the national and world stage as host of the 2023 NFL Draft and the 2026 World Cup. The City of Kansas City, MO seeks to attract and retain a qualified and progressive workforce to provide high-quality services to Kansas City, MO residents and visitors.

    Be a part of the team that helps run our great city. View our current opportunities under Careers or click here: www.kcmo.gov/jobs to apply today.

     

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