Airport Landside Maintenance Technician 1

Rapid City Regional Airport

ABOUT US
It is the mission of the Rapid City Regional Airport to provide safe, efficient, environmentally sensitive, and economically self-sustaining air transportation facilities responsive to the community’s needs.  The Regional Airport has three functional divisions:  Airport Finance and Administration, Airport Facilities and Maintenance, and Airport Operations and Security.

The City of Rapid City offers fantastic benefits including 2 healthcare options with low premiums, 6% employer-matching retirement, life insurance benefits, short-term disability, and generous vacation and sick leave.  For a detailed benefit summary, click here.

Union:
This position is part of the AFSCME Union.  Applications received within the work unit will be considered first.

ABOUT OUR JOB
The Airport Landside Maintenance Technician maintains the Airport facilities and property. The ideal candidates must be willing to work variable hours, including weekends and holidays, and must be willing to work on an on-call basis.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Performs all aspects of custodial duties including but not limited to; cleaning, scrubbing, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, windows, dusting and removing trash.
  • Performs outdoor grounds maintenance which may include use of various hand and motor driven equipment including small loaders, road plows, sweepers, tractors, mowers, and tool cats.
  • Makes minor repairs to buildings, building equipment, and furniture and may use hand and power tools.
  • Installs and repairs various minor plumbing, electrical, and electronic components.
  • Operates and maintains airport systems that may include heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and computer controls, functions and/or operations.
  • This position may occasionally require snow removal to ensure safe access for staff and visitors.
  • Other duties as assigned.

ABOUT YOU

We understand that your time is valuable and encourage you to apply if you meet the following minimum qualifications

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • one-year related experience and/or training in facility maintenance, facility repair, or small equipment operations.
  • A combination of education and experience deemed appropriate to fulfill the role and responsibilities of this position will be considered.
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire. 
  • Must obtain and maintain a Secure Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge.
  • Must obtain and maintain an airport movement area driver permit within 30 days from date of hire.

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