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Airport Attendant

Ongoing

Department(s): Community Development & Housing Department

Location: Pittsburg, KS

POSITION SUMMARY

The primary function is to maintain all areas of the City’s municipal airport that includes inspection and maintenance of runways, taxiways, buildings and grounds, airport and airfield lighting, aircraft fuel storage and distribution systems, security and fire systems, and airport emergency systems. This position’s regular shift is Tuesday through Saturday. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday hours are 7:00 am – 3:00 pm; Friday hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; and Saturday hours are 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.

Due to the time-sensitive nature of airport operations, this position requires participation in Emergency Response Call-Back, requiring the employee to be available and able to respond on short notice to emergency or operational needs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take payments for fuel sales and track inventory
• Maintains and inspects runway, taxiways, airfield lighting, and cleans and adjusts directional signage for pilot information and safety
• Assist with maintenance and repairs all airport electrical, lighting, and fuel equipment; maintains buildings, hangars, movement and non-movement area pavement, emergency equipment, and related equipment
• Performs airport safety and security inspections for compliance with federal, state, and local airport rules and regulations
• Performs minor maintenance, repairs, and inspections on all vehicles and heavy equipment
• Refuel airplanes; ground handling of aircraft; and assists the public as needed
• Keep airport pavement free of foreign objects and debris;
• Works in a safe manner and reports unsafe activity and conditions. Follows City-wide safety policy and practices and adheres to responsibilities concerning safety prevention, reporting and monitoring as outlined in the City’s Safety Handbook.

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