State Airport Operations Worker I - Temporary

at State of Vermont in Springfield, Vermont, United States

Job Description

The Agency of Transportation (VTrans) is seeking a part-time, temporary Aviation Maintenance Worker I that will be based at the Hartness State Airport in Springfield, VT and traveling to other state-owned airports when necessary. The Aviation Maintenance Worker is a mission critical position with the responsibilities that include keeping the airport safely operating in compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and State of Vermont regulations. Aviation Maintenance Workers are required to undergo training in airport operations to work on an airfield. This position works in close coordination with a full-time Airport Maintenance Worker II that is assigned to the airport. 

Jobs duties include, but are not limited to: 

• General groundskeeping, mowing, and tree removal during the warmer months utilizing several types of lawn equipment. 
• Conducting extensive snow removal operations during the winter months, utilizing several types of snow removal equipment and heavy machinery. 
• Facilities maintenance and upkeep.
• Basic pavement maintenance, including crack sealing and line painting. 
• Completing daily airfield inspection requirements to ensure the airport surfaces are safe for use and FAA safety items are compliant.
• Issuing Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) for airport conditions.
• Ensuring compliance with hazardous materials, including documentation of receipt, proper storage, proper handling, and current MSDS sheets are available.
• Regular interactions with pilots, airport users, contractors, and VTrans staff. 
• Responding to emergency situations on the airport. 

A candidate for this position may be required to work extensive overtime to meet the needs described above, including weekends and holidays. The candidate should expect to support maintenance operations at other state-owned airports. 

For more information, reach out to Nicoletta Salvatore at nicoletta.salvatore@vermont.gov.

Work is performed both in a facility as well as in the field. Duties require exposure to extreme outdoor weather. An incumbent must be available for considerable overtime during heavy snowfall or other emergencies. Employees may be required to report to work outside of their work schedule and must be reachable by phone. An employee must be able to use tools and lift equipment commonly used in routine maintenance work. Normal dangers associated with work on or near heavy equipment, hazardous materials, responding to accidents, emergencies and natural disasters are present. May be exposed to blood and airborne pathogens. Participation in a random drug and alcohol-testing program is required. Travel throughout the state to various airports may be required.