Airfield Maintenance Associate (Level I)

Reports to: Airfield Maintenance Supervisor (Facilities Maintenance Supervisor in their absence)
Status: Non‑exempt

Job Purpose

The Airfield Maintenance Associate supports the upkeep of all grounds, buildings, and surfaces owned and operated by the Lexington‑Fayette Urban County Airport Board. This role is essential during inclement weather for snow and ice removal, which may require mandatory overtime, including holidays.

Duties and Responsibilities

General Maintenance

• Install, maintain, paint, and repair:
  • Pavements and site utilities
  • Fences, gates, and secure‑area doors
  • Buildings, offices, walls, and doors
  • Vehicles and equipment
  • Parking lot and roadway signs and markings
  • Landscaping (mowing, trimming, edging, pruning, raking, grading, fertilizing, planting)
  • Drainage systems
  • Trash and litter removal
• Patch and repair runways, taxiways, roadways, parking lots, and grounds.
• Paint markings on runways, taxiways, and non‑movement areas.
• Clean grounds and buildings.
• Assist with emergencies and special events.
• Perform light construction.
• Lift and move bags of chemicals and materials (sand, deicer, etc.).
• Set up and take down equipment for special events (Honor Flights, dignitary visits, etc.).
• Move furniture and equipment.

Equipment Operation

Operate equipment such as:

• Industrial vehicles
• Trenching equipment
• Backhoes
• Commercial‑grade mowing equipment (zero‑turn mowers, tractors, walk‑behind mowers)
• Weed eaters, blowers, trimmers, chainsaws
• Front‑end loaders, skid steers, sweepers, dump trucks
• Other motorized equipment

Work Order Management

• Respond to work orders promptly.
• Use the CMMS to review and prioritize work orders.
• Document all work performed, including date, parts used, time required, and downtime.
• Report completion of work and communicate status updates.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Maintain positive and cooperative working relationships.
• Be available for callbacks during emergencies, adverse weather, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Perform snow/ice removal using over 20 types of snow equipment; work up to 13 hours on / 11 hours off during weather events.
• Assist coworkers within the maintenance department.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of proper use of hand and power tools.
• Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for safety and work order documentation.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with employees, tenants, vendors, and the public.
• Physical strength to perform heavy manual work, sometimes in adverse weather.
• Ability to safely operate various types of equipment.
• Ability to obtain a pesticide applicator’s license.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook) and ability to learn a web‑based payroll system.
• Ability to handle job‑related stress.

Working Conditions

• Full‑time, on‑site position.
• Work performed indoors and outdoors with exposure to:
  • Noise, fumes, chemicals, fuels, deicers, and airborne particles
  • Mechanical hazards
  • High or precarious places
  • Electrical shock risks
  • Extreme temperatures and weather
• May require extended shifts during special projects or emergencies.
• Snow removal events require long shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Occasional exposure to bloodborne pathogens and bodily fluids.
• Work near high‑voltage power sources.

Physical Requirements

• Classified as “heavy” to “very heavy” work.
• Must be able to:
• Speak clearly and hear normal conversation, alarms, and radio communications
• Maintain sufficient visual acuity with or without corrective lenses
• Work near aircraft, high voltage, and underground utility areas
• Work in confined and/or high spaces
• Climb, lift, balance, walk, stoop, bend, and handle materials
• Traverse uneven or steep terrain
• Stand, walk, and perform repetitive motions for prolonged periods
• Operate motorized vehicles and equipment for long periods (up to 13 hours)
• Lift and carry up to 80 pounds continuously
• Access all areas of the airport and enter/exit all vehicles and lifts independently

Special Requirements

• Valid Kentucky driver’s license or CDL (or ability to obtain).
• Pass random drug screenings.
• Pass background investigation including CHRC, STA, and employment verification.
• Maintain airport security badge access.
• Complete required initial and annual recurrent training (security, airfield driving, etc.).
• Maintain a smartphone with voice, data, app, and text capability per policy.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.

Travel Requirements

• Limited travel required (up to 5%).
• Occasional travel for meetings, training, or certifications (e.g., conferences, snow symposium, Oshkosh).

Direct Reports

None.

Disclaimer

This job description reflects the general nature and level of work performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties. Management reserves the right to modify job duties as needed.