Maintenance Specialist I

About us

Grand Forks Regional Airport Authority

Daily Duties:

• Operates motorized heavy equipment and vehicles for mowing and snow removal operations.
• Maintains airport buildings and grounds; performs limited maintenance and repair of heating, ventilating, air conditioning, plumbing and electrical systems; provides updates to supervisors as needed.
• Maintains and repairs airfield lighting systems and landing aids; maintains and repairs airfield runways, taxiways and aprons including painting, mowing, minor pavement repairs, crack sealing, weed control and drainage.
• Maintains airport streets and parking lots, including painting lines, repairing signs, lighting, pavement repairs and crack sealing

Basic Requirements

• Basic requirements are a high school diploma or GED,
• A valid CDL or ability to earn a CDL with good driving record,
• Demonstrated evidence of experience in the above areas.

Work Hours & Pay

• The successful candidate must work non-traditional hours including nights, weekends and overtime. Rotating days and 10 hour day shifts, normally days with rotating weekend. However nights/weekends would be required in the event of snow removal or other issues/ emergencies that may arise. Non-traditional hours including nights, weekends and overtime are required.
• Starting hourly wage range between $19.99 - $20.73 DOQ plus benefits and overtime. Incentive pay of $5,000 annually available based on certain qualifications.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package including Health Insurance portion paid, Dental Insurance for Employee is paid, vision is offered, Pension Plan and other retirement options along with paid disability and life insurance.
• PTO is above the industry average

How to apply

• Submit cover letter and resume to Director of Operations/Maintenance, 2301 Airport Drive #107 Grand Forks, ND 58203; careers@gfkairport.com Position open until filled.

Employment with the Airport Authority is contingent upon an education/experience background investigation, a drug-screen, a fingerprint-based criminal history record check processed by the FBI, and the ability to be granted a security identification badge as mandated by the Transportation Security Administration

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.99 - $20.76 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to pass a background investigation, drug-screen, and fingerprint-based criminal history record check?

Experience:

• Maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Commercial Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $21