Lead Maintenance Technician - Landside
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Salary: $30.94 - $35.43 HourlyLocation : La Crosse, WIJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 00654Department/Division: La Crosse Regional AirportOpening Date: 10/24/2024Closing Date: 11/10/2024 11:59 PM CentralDescriptionThe La Crosse Regional Airport is currently accepting applications for a Lead Maintenance Technician - Landside. The La Crosse Regional Airport provides daily air service to the 7 Rivers Region ensuring robust economic development, supporting regional employers, and providing quality leisure travel options for the region's residents.The purpose of this position is to perform unskilled to skilled maintenance and repair tasks for airport operations, equipment, facilities, and property. Maintenance and repair of equipment encompasses all equipment at the Airport. Incumbent will inspect buildings and equipment, perform preventative maintenance and repair, monitor building heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, perform electrical and plumbing repairs, and operate boilers and chiller systems. Position is also responsible for maintenance of the bagging handling system, escalators/elevators, car wash facility, landscaping to include mowing, trimming and weed control, and snow and ice removal. Must maintain knowledge of air traffic control terminology and radio procedures. Assists with maintaining security gates, fence and access control. Starting wage for this non-exempt position ranges between $30.94 - $35.43 per hour, depending on candidate qualifications. Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent, vocational/technical training in electrical, HVAC and/or mechanical systems. Three to five years of building and grounds maintenance/repair experience. Two years of HVAC experience preferred, or any combination of education and experience which provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities. A valid commercial driver's license (CDL) Class B required or ability to obtain CDL within 30 days on the job. Must pass and maintain a fingerprint based criminal history record check. Experience with operating and maintaining an automated car wash system is preferred but not required. Benefits: The City offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical insurance, voluntary dental and vision plan, Wisconsin Retirement Plan, flexible spending account, deferred compensation, Roth IRA, life insurance, income continuation insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, and a variety of wellness initiatives. Benefit perks: low medical plan premium costs having a $400 deductible, participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System with a 6.9% employer contribution, 10 paid holidays, ability to earn sick days and vacation time available as of date of hire. Finalist will be subject to a background check and post-offer/pre-employment drug screen. The City of La Crosse supports attaining a representative workforce and workplace equity. Applications accepted until November 10, 2024. To be considered submit an application, resume and cover letter at the following link: Purpose of PositionThe purpose of this position is to perform unskilled to skilled maintenance and repair tasks for airport operations, equipment, facilities and property. Maintenance and repair of equipment encompasses all equipment at the Airport. The work is performed under the direction of Airport Operations & Maintenance Manager, Assistant Airport Director and Airport Director. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Inspects buildings and equipment for operability and malfunction. Performs preventative maintenance and repair tasks as needed. Monitors operation of all building heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. Maintains building automation and building lighting systems. Adjusts thermostats. Operates boilers and chiller systems to include: Maintaining correct terminal temperature and humidity controls, provide efficient operating procedures and updating energy efficient fixtures/equipment. Performs electrical and plumbing repairs to building systems and fixtures. Maintains automatic doors to include access control units, sliding entrance doors and rotating exit door units. Monitors the operation, schedules and performs preventive maintenance on irrigation systems. Operates snow and ice removal and sanding/salting equipment. Under direction of Operations & Maintenance Supervisor remove snow & ice from airfield in accordance with airport Snow & Ice Control Plan. Coordinates snow & ice removal from land side facilities including sidewalks, walkways, parking lots and roof areas. Makes, as required, locks and keys for buildings. Repairs locks, cipher locks and access control units when needed. Maintains knowledge of air traffic control terminology and radio procedures. Maintains security gates, fence and access control system to gain access to ramps, runways, taxiways, etc. Landscaping operations to include: Mowing grass, trimming plants & trees, and removing weeds.Paints airfield markings according to specifications, and roads and parking lots. Participates in on-call rotation and responds when paged. During inclement weather, must be available for snow/ice removal operations, including after hours. Directs custodial staff in day to day operations and projects. Assigns and reviews custodial work. Updates and maintains janitorial standard operating procedures and building SDS locations. Orders, stocks and tests building safety supply materials. Maintains regular and predictable on-site attendance. Additional Tasks and Responsibilities While the following tasks are necessary for the work of the unit, they are not an essential part of the purpose of this position and may also be performed by other unit members. Checks airport field and runway for obstacles and condition. Conducts braking test on runway for maintenance needs. Calls crews for maintenance. Removes obstacles and animals detrimental to safe airport operations. Visual observation of fuel facilities for leaks and debris. Maintains operability of runway and taxiway lighting. Maintains knowledge of location for maintenance equipment, airplanes, helicopters airline equipment, rescue vehicles, etc. Maintains and repairs maintenance equipment and tools such as mowers, trimmers, fork lift and snow removal equipment. Performs custodial tasks. Sweeps and mops floors. Picks up litter and trash. Empties trash containers. Cleans restrooms. Seals pavement cracks. Operates tar kettle and associated equipment. Responds to customer service complaints and issues. Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions High school diploma or equivalent, vocational/technical training electrical, HVAC and mechanical systems. Three to five years building and grounds maintenance/repair experience. Two years HVAC experience preferred, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities. A valid Wisconsin commercial driver's license (CDL) class B required or ability to successfully obtain within 30 days on the job in the position. Employee must pass and maintain a fingerprint based criminal history record check. Physical and Mental Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job FunctionsLanguage Ability and Interpersonal Communication Ability to utilize a wide variety of advisory data and information, such as materials safety data sheets, equipment operating and maintenance manuals, boiler inspection reports, runway report, regulations, blueprints, correspondence and computer software operating manuals. Ability to communicate effectively with air traffic controllers, aircraft pilots, airline personnel, car rental personnel, airport users, vendor representatives, equipment service/repair personnel and control tower personnel. Mathematical Ability Ability to calculate percentages, fractions, decimals, volumes, ratios, present values and spatial relationships. Ability to interpret basic descriptive statistical reports. Judgment and Situational Reasoning Ability Ability to use functional reasoning and apply rational judgment in performing diversified work activities. Ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory and/or judgmental criteria, as opposed to criteria which are clearly measurable. Physical Requirements Ability to operate equipment and machinery requiring complex and rapid adjustments, including but not limited to dump truck, snow removal equipment, fork lift, painting equipment, mower, tractor, brush cutter, chain saw, welder, cutting torch, tar kettle, sprayers, compressor, generator, hoists, backhoe, jacks, plumbing tools, carpenter's tools, electrician's tools, power washer, shop bench tools, sand blaster, etc. Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet and limbs in performing skilled movements such as various equipment use. Ability to exert required physical effort to perform moderate to heavy work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling. Ability to recognize and identify similarities or differences between characteristics of colors, shapes, sounds, odors and textures associated with job-related objects, materials and tasks. Ability to visualize, when announced by pilot or tower, the aircraft position and path it will take approaching the airport and while moving on the ground. Environmental Adaptability Ability to work under occasionally hazardous and uncomfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors such as temperature variations, odors, toxic agents, noise, vibrations, wetness, machinery, electrical currents and/or dust may cause or causing discomfort and where there is a risk of injury. The City of La Crosse is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.To follow is a brief summary of the benefits the City of La Crosse offers to its employees. Benefits and benefit eligibility will vary by position. Detailed benefits information can be found on the City's website under Department>Human Resources>Employee Benefits.1) Medical Benefit Plan - Offered to all full-time, non-represented or unionized employees. Coverage for eligible medical expenses and prescriptions. Note: Employees hired full-time on or after 1/1/14 are not eligible for retiree medical benefit plan coverage. 2) Pension (Wisconsin Retirement System-WRS) - Automatic enrollment for full-time positions. Eligibility for part-time positions varies by position and is determined by the number of hours and duration of the position. For eligible positions, contributions begin date of hire. Employer contributions are paid by the employer. Employees are required to pay 50% of the total WRS contribution rate for general employees. 2024 rate is 6.9% of pre-tax earnings. 3) Life Insurance - (follows WRS eligibility) Up to five times the employee's annual salary is available. Spouse/dependent coverage options also available. 4) Income Continuation Insurance - (follows WRS enrollment) A short or long term disability insurance. Various options available for waiting periods. 5) Section #125 Plan - Offered to non-represented or unionized employees working 20 hours/week or more. This is a flexible spending account to defer money from your paycheck pre-tax in a dependent care or medical account. 6) Vision Plan - Offered to non-represented or unionized employees working 20 hours/week or more. This is a voluntary plan, completely funded by the employee. 7) Dental Plan - Offered to non-represented or unionized employees working 20 hours/week or more. This is a voluntary plan, completely funded by the employee. Employees can choose between two different dental plans. 8) 457 Deferred Compensation Plan - Offered to non-represented or unionized employees working 20 hours/week or more. May enroll at any time. Employees may elect for pre-tax payroll deductions to be placed in a retirement investment account. 9) ICMA Roth IRA - Offered to non-represented or unionized employees working 20 hours/week or more. May enroll at any time. Employees may elect for payroll deductions to be placed in a Roth IRA. 10) Paid Leave Time: Vacation, sick leave, personal business leave, family care leave, and holidays. Actual leave accrual determined by employee handbook or union contracts.