ASSISTANT AIRPORT MAINTENANCE MECHANIC                                     7710

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under direct supervision, an employee in this class is responsible for assisting in performing maintenance and repair work covering several buildings and mechanical trades, as well as grounds- keeping and runway repair. Performs related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

            Assist in the maintenance of airport buildings and grounds in such craft areas as carpentry, plumbing, heating and air conditioning;

            Assist in inspection of all aeronautical areas in accordance with Federal Aviation regulations including runways, taxiways and parking areas;

            Assist in the maintenance and associated repair of all aeronautical areas and repainting of ground markings as necessary;

            Assist in the inspection, maintenance and repair of all ground support equipment and airport lighting;

            Assist in the maintenance and repair of all airport security fencing;

            Assist in monitoring deer and bird hazards and takes appropriate actions necessary;

            Assist in the performance of routine snow removal and grass cutting.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of the standard tools, materials, methods and practices of the craft areas to which assigned; working knowledge of the methods and practices employed in the performance of aircraft, ground support equipment and aviation fuels; working knowledge of fire fighting equipment and its use and the methods and procedures employed in airport crash and rescue activities; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFIACTIONS

Either:

(a) Completion of one (1) year of vocational education courses in either a vocational school program or in an apprentice or training program in airport maintenance and repair and one (1) year of experience in the maintenance and repair of airport facilities; or

(b)   Two (2) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of airport facilities; or

(c) Satisfactory equivalent combination of the above education and experience.

 

 

12/13/99

Suffolk County

Non-Competitive

Review 04/11/05