Position Summary
Responsible for supervising and working with Airport Maintenance Workers as assigned by the Field Maintenance Manager or Assistant Managers in performance of airport field maintenance functions in all areas of the airport and all phases of work involved. Responsible for the safety of personnel and equipment in the performance of all duties. Assist in inspections of airside runway, taxiway, ramp areas, landside lots, roads, walks and other public areas.
Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, snow removal operations, asphalt and concrete surface repairs, grounds keeping, general airport cleaning, utility repairs, fencing, signage, pollution control and inventory.
Currently, this position works the afternoon shift.
Applications accepted on or before 4:00 pm on August 1, 2008. Incomplete applications will not be eligible for further consideration.
If you have any questions, please contact Lori Hanson at [email protected] or 612-725-6116
Position Description
Snow and Ice Removal
MAC Core Competency Requirements
The information outlined below is applicable to non-organized regular status employees. Benefits for organized employees may differ based upon the respective collective bargaining agreement. Temporary and provisional status employees are ineligible for benefits.
Paid Time Off
HOLIDAYS
MAC provides 11 paid holidays per year and one paid floating holiday.
SICK LEAVE
Full-time employees accrue 11 days of sick leave per year. Part-time, regular status employees accrue sick leave at a pro-rated rate, based on the number of hours worked.
VACATION
Regular status full-time employees accrue 15 days (120 hours) of vacation per year. The accrual rate increases with years of service. Regular status part-time employees accrue vacation at a pro-rated rate, based on the number of hours worked. Vacation is available for use after the first six months of employment.
Insurance Coverage
HEALTH INSURANCE
MAC offers excellent medical plan options to employees; coverage begins 30 days from the date of hire. Each medical plan offers single and dependent coverage options.
DENTAL INSURANCE
MAC offers a comprehensive dental plan; coverage begins 30 days from the date of hire. The dental plan offers single or dependent coverage options.
LIFE INSURANCE & AD&D
MAC provides a basic life insurance policy and an AD&D policy equivalent to one times an employee's base annual salary. These policies are effective immediately upon hire.
SHORT-TERM DISABILITY (STD)
MAC offers employees the option to purchase short-term disability insurance to help safeguard their income in the event of a prolonged sickness or injury.
LONG-TERM DISABILITY (LTD)
MAC offers employees long-term disability insurance to help safeguard their income in the event they suffer a long-term injury, illness, or disability.
Tax Deferred Benefits
HEALTH CARE SAVINGS PLAN
Regular status employees and MAC contribute to a Health Care Savings Plan. This plan is designed to offset medical expenses upon separation of employment. Contributions to this account are pre-tax. Earnings and withdrawals from the account are tax exempt.
Deferred Compensation
MAC offers a variety of 457 plans. These plans offer employees an opportunity to build or fund a retirement account on a pre-tax basis.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING PLANS
MAC offers the option of participating in a medical and/or dependent care account flexible spending account. Through these accounts, employees may set aside monies for payment of reimbursable health care expenses or dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis.
PUBLIC EMPLOYERS RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION (PERA)
MAC employees are required to participate in the Public Employers Retirement Association (PERA) which is the state-run pension plan. Contribution levels for employees and employers are determined by PERA and often vary from one year to the next. Pension contributions for 2011 are outlined below. For more details about PERA, visit www.mnpera.org.
Employee Employer
Plan Contribution Contribution
Coordinated Plan 6.25% 7.25%
Police & Fire 9.60% 14.40%
Other Benefits
CREDIT UNIONS
The services of the following credit unions are available to MAC Employees:
Employees have the convenient option of having their paychecks automatically deposited into their bank account.
EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS
Discounted services for dozens of participating businesses and organizations across the Twin Cities area are available to employees through the MN Employee Recreation and Services Council (MERSC).
FITNESS CENTERS
MAC provides access to on-site fitness centers to employees. The fitness centers include strength training and cardiovascular equipment.
FREE PARKING
Employees are provided with free parking during normal work hours for the performance their job.
LIFEWORKS®
MAC's employee assistance program is available to assist employees and their family members. Lifeworks® is a voluntary and confidential program.
WORKPLACE CASUAL DRESS
MAC offers a business casual dress environment for employees who are not attending public meetings or representing MAC to external contacts.
Do you have extensive knowledge of airport airside and landside areas, airport operations, maintenance operations and all maintenance equipment?
If you answered 'Yes' to the above question, please describe your experience. If you answered 'No' type 'None'.
03
Do you have, in the two preceding years, experience as an Airport Maintenance Worker or Senior Airport Maintenance Worker?
If you answered 'Yes' to the above question, please indicate your length of service in each position. If you answered 'No' type 'None'.
05
Have you received a disciplinary suspension with the last 12 months?
Have you failed a probationary period of any MAC job classification within the previous 24 months?
Are you able to work for extended periods of time in varied and extreme weather conditions?
Are you able to perform heavy manual labor with the ability to lift, position and pull 50 pounds?
Do you possess a valid, state-issued Class B or higher commercial driver's license?
Do you possess a valid MSP AOA driver's license OR are you able to obtain one within 6 months of appointment?
Do you have previous supervisory or team leader experience?
If you answered 'Yes' to the above question, please describe your experience. If you answered 'No' type 'None'.
13
Do you have a post-secondary degree, OR in lieu of degree, 16 or more continuing education credits?
If you answered 'Yes' to the above question, please list degree and area of study OR list the courses you have taken. If you answered 'No' type 'None'.
15
Have you completed a MAC-approved management skills course?
If you answered 'Yes' to the above question, please list the course(s). If you answered 'No' type 'None'.
17
Are you proficient in using email and word processing software?
If you answered 'Yes' to the above question, please indicate the software used and for what purpose. If you answered 'No' type 'None'.
19
Are you certified in chemical applications?
Responsible for supervising and working with Airport Maintenance Workers as assigned by the Field Maintenance Manager or Assistant Managers in performance of airport field maintenance functions in all areas of the airport and all phases of work involved. Responsible for the safety of personnel and equipment in the performance of all duties. Assist in inspections of airside runway, taxiway, ramp areas, landside lots, roads, walks and other public areas.
Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, snow removal operations, asphalt and concrete surface repairs, grounds keeping, general airport cleaning, utility repairs, fencing, signage, pollution control and inventory.
Currently, this position works the afternoon shift.
Applications accepted on or before 4:00 pm on August 1, 2008. Incomplete applications will not be eligible for further consideration.
If you have any questions, please contact Lori Hanson at [email protected] or 612-725-6116
Position Description
Snow and Ice Removal
- Supervise and work with Airport Maintenance Workers in designated areas of snow and ice removal and snow hauling operations
- Direct high-speed plows, runway brooms, batwings and blowers on runways, taxiways, and ramps, generally, but not limited to, in a lead vehicle or plow
- Perform snow and ice removal on ramps, gate areas, parking lots and decks, streets, roadways, sidewalks, walkways, and handicap ramps
- Communicate with supervisors, Airside Operations, airlines, airport tenants, contractors and Airport Maintenance Workers in coordination of snow removal operations
- Coordinate snow melter operations, preventative maintenance and repairs
- Monitor, report, and eliminate unsafe conditions and promote the use of safety equipment
- Maintain the knowledge and ability to operate all types of equipment in snow removal operations
- Supervise, train, monitor and inspect contractor's work and equipment in snow removal functions in parking areas, including equipment inspection, call-outs and record keeping of daily work
- Monitor and report inventories of sand, salt and deicing chemicals
- Mark, flag, stake or otherwise highlight troubled areas, such as hydrants, curbs, drains, vents or electric vaults
- Supervise and work with Airport Maintenance Workers in designated areas using a variety of turf maintenance equipment
- Maintain the knowledge and ability to operate all types of turf maintenance tools and equipment
- Conduct pest control as prescribed by law
- Apply herbicides, fertilizers and water trees, grass, shrubs, flowers, etc.
- Maintain airside/landside turf areas by seeding, sodding, grading, soil filling, etc.
- Conduct tree and shrub planting and trimming
- Monitor and maintain clear zones along airport perimeter security fences
- Flag, stake, reflector or otherwise mark drains, culverts, electrical vaults, etc., to facilitate night-time cutting
- Identify, report or schedule areas in need of work
- Provide clean and aesthetically pleasing areas for the traveling public and tenants
- Monitor and report inventories of weed whips and line, herbicides, pesticides, ready mixed fuels, shovels, seed, rakes and other grounds keeping supplies
- Supervise and work with Airport Maintenance Workers in performing asphalt and concrete repairs and preventive maintenance to runways, taxiways, ramps, streets, roadways, parking facilities and sidewalks
- Place concrete or asphalt in repairs or replacement of catch basins, drains, sign bases, etc.
- Provide traffic control at work sites and insure that proper safety equipment is used on job and task
- Perform brick and block work as needed
- Operate all equipment required for joint sealing operations including heating unit, applicators, concrete saws, asphalt saws, sealant removal equipment, etc., on air and ground side areas
- Identify, report or schedule areas in need of repairs or capital improvements
- Monitor, inspect and train Airport Maintenance Workers on procedures, equipment operation, and final cleanup in work areas
- Monitor and report inventories of joint seal material, concrete and asphalt saw blades, backer rods, winter mix asphalt, shovels, rakes, gas and liquid fuels, etc.
- Supervise and work with Airport Maintenance Workers in designated areas
- Rebuild, repair, install chain link fencing and gate sections, manual and electric
- Install and repair signage, posts, supports, bases, etc.
- Instruct workers in operation of fencing equipment, sign truck equipment, etc.
- Monitor, report and label inventories of gates, fence posts, chain link fabric, fence ties, top rail, and other accessories, as well as snow fence components and traffic control signs
- Supervise and work with Airport Maintenance Workers in designated areas including ramps, parking decks, roads, parking lots, runways, taxiways, etc.
- Instruct Airport Maintenance Workers in operation of small power sweepers, large sweepers, back pack blowers, power washers, vacuums, and other equipment used in cleaning airside and landside areas, including safety equipment
- Collect refuse from waste receptacles and transfer to dumpsters
- Keep airside and landside areas free from hazards
- Inspect areas and remove FOD (debris) from air operation areas. Identify areas in need of clean-up
- Monitor and report inventories of trash bags, brooms, shovels, paper pickers, and other cleanup tools
- Supervise and work with Airport Maintenance Workers in clean-up operations involving fuel or contaminant spills
- Perform storm sewer system inspections and check operation of storm water control equipment
- Install, repair, replace, and remove absorbent booms and materials
- Inspect and clean pollution containment dam of sand, gravel, debris, spillage, etc.
- Monitor and maintain inventories of pollution control supplies, including absorbent pads, absorbent booms, waters, life preservers, pollution boats, rakes, etc.
- Monitor and report status of pollution dumpster
- Work with MAC’s safety and environmental personnel to ensure all legal guidelines are followed
- Assist Carpenters, Painters, Electricians, Plumbers, Police and Fire departments, Building Services and others in their work
- Assist in equipment maintenance and care of shop maintenance, cleanup and reorganization
- Set up, work, take down, clean up, and supervise special events and shows
- Monitor and report safety equipment inventories, attend training sessions, work with MAC environmental personnel on the Employee Right-to-Know program
- Attend meetings and snow critiques as directed by Field Maintenance Assistant Managers, and maintains communication channels upward and downward in the organization
- Assist in numerous other areas as directed by the Assistant Airport Director/Maintenance, Field Maintenance Manger, and Assistant Managers
- Serve the public, promote safety, maintain airport aesthetics and appearance, help keep the airport operationally safe and managed in a cost-effective manner
MAC Core Competency Requirements
- Complete work assignments in an accurate and neat manner
- Produce required volume of work within assigned deadlines
- Consistently practices cooperative, positive and flexible work habits and accept accountability for job responsibilities
- Use sound, ethical judgment in solving problems and making decisions
- Use effective interpersonal skills to develop positive work relationships
- Perform work in a safe, secure and ethical manner
- Use good communication skills in and between work groups
- Comply with required work schedules
- Provide good internal/external customer service
- Comply with all MAC policies and procedures
- Extensive knowledge of airport airside and landside areas, airport operations, maintenance operations and all maintenance equipment
- The two preceding years of experience must be as an Airport Maintenance Worker or Senior Airport Maintenance Worker
- Has not received a disciplinary suspension within the previous year
- Has not failed a probationary period for any MAC job classification within the previous two years
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work for extended periods of time in varied and extreme weather
- Ability to perform heavy manual labor, ability to lift, position and pull 50 pounds
- Possession of a valid state issued Class B or higher driver's license
- Possession of a valid MSP AOA driver's license within 6 months of appointment
- Previous supervisory or team leader experience
- Post-secondary degree, OR in lieu of degree, 16 or more continuing education credits
- Completion of MAC-approved management skills course
- Proficient in using email and word processing software
- Certified in chemical applications
The information outlined below is applicable to non-organized regular status employees. Benefits for organized employees may differ based upon the respective collective bargaining agreement. Temporary and provisional status employees are ineligible for benefits.
Paid Time Off
HOLIDAYS
MAC provides 11 paid holidays per year and one paid floating holiday.
SICK LEAVE
Full-time employees accrue 11 days of sick leave per year. Part-time, regular status employees accrue sick leave at a pro-rated rate, based on the number of hours worked.
VACATION
Regular status full-time employees accrue 15 days (120 hours) of vacation per year. The accrual rate increases with years of service. Regular status part-time employees accrue vacation at a pro-rated rate, based on the number of hours worked. Vacation is available for use after the first six months of employment.
Insurance Coverage
HEALTH INSURANCE
MAC offers excellent medical plan options to employees; coverage begins 30 days from the date of hire. Each medical plan offers single and dependent coverage options.
DENTAL INSURANCE
MAC offers a comprehensive dental plan; coverage begins 30 days from the date of hire. The dental plan offers single or dependent coverage options.
LIFE INSURANCE & AD&D
MAC provides a basic life insurance policy and an AD&D policy equivalent to one times an employee's base annual salary. These policies are effective immediately upon hire.
SHORT-TERM DISABILITY (STD)
MAC offers employees the option to purchase short-term disability insurance to help safeguard their income in the event of a prolonged sickness or injury.
LONG-TERM DISABILITY (LTD)
MAC offers employees long-term disability insurance to help safeguard their income in the event they suffer a long-term injury, illness, or disability.
Tax Deferred Benefits
HEALTH CARE SAVINGS PLAN
Regular status employees and MAC contribute to a Health Care Savings Plan. This plan is designed to offset medical expenses upon separation of employment. Contributions to this account are pre-tax. Earnings and withdrawals from the account are tax exempt.
Deferred Compensation
MAC offers a variety of 457 plans. These plans offer employees an opportunity to build or fund a retirement account on a pre-tax basis.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING PLANS
MAC offers the option of participating in a medical and/or dependent care account flexible spending account. Through these accounts, employees may set aside monies for payment of reimbursable health care expenses or dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis.
PUBLIC EMPLOYERS RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION (PERA)
MAC employees are required to participate in the Public Employers Retirement Association (PERA) which is the state-run pension plan. Contribution levels for employees and employers are determined by PERA and often vary from one year to the next. Pension contributions for 2011 are outlined below. For more details about PERA, visit www.mnpera.org.
Employee Employer
Plan Contribution Contribution
Coordinated Plan 6.25% 7.25%
Police & Fire 9.60% 14.40%
Other Benefits
CREDIT UNIONS
The services of the following credit unions are available to MAC Employees:
- Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union
- City-County Federal Credit Union - Minnesota
- City and County Employees Credit Union - St. Paul
- IBEW, Local 292 Electrical Credit Union
- State Capital Credit Union - St. Paul
- Wings Financial
Employees have the convenient option of having their paychecks automatically deposited into their bank account.
EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS
Discounted services for dozens of participating businesses and organizations across the Twin Cities area are available to employees through the MN Employee Recreation and Services Council (MERSC).
FITNESS CENTERS
MAC provides access to on-site fitness centers to employees. The fitness centers include strength training and cardiovascular equipment.
FREE PARKING
Employees are provided with free parking during normal work hours for the performance their job.
LIFEWORKS®
MAC's employee assistance program is available to assist employees and their family members. Lifeworks® is a voluntary and confidential program.
WORKPLACE CASUAL DRESS
MAC offers a business casual dress environment for employees who are not attending public meetings or representing MAC to external contacts.
- The information provided on this page is intended as a summary of benefits only.***
Do you have extensive knowledge of airport airside and landside areas, airport operations, maintenance operations and all maintenance equipment?
- Yes
- No
If you answered 'Yes' to the above question, please describe your experience. If you answered 'No' type 'None'.
03
Do you have, in the two preceding years, experience as an Airport Maintenance Worker or Senior Airport Maintenance Worker?
- Yes
- No
If you answered 'Yes' to the above question, please indicate your length of service in each position. If you answered 'No' type 'None'.
05
Have you received a disciplinary suspension with the last 12 months?
- Yes
- No
Have you failed a probationary period of any MAC job classification within the previous 24 months?
- Yes
- No
Are you able to work for extended periods of time in varied and extreme weather conditions?
- Yes
- No
Are you able to perform heavy manual labor with the ability to lift, position and pull 50 pounds?
- Yes
- No
Do you possess a valid, state-issued Class B or higher commercial driver's license?
- Yes
- No
Do you possess a valid MSP AOA driver's license OR are you able to obtain one within 6 months of appointment?
- Yes
- No
Do you have previous supervisory or team leader experience?
- Yes
- No
If you answered 'Yes' to the above question, please describe your experience. If you answered 'No' type 'None'.
13
Do you have a post-secondary degree, OR in lieu of degree, 16 or more continuing education credits?
- Yes
- No
If you answered 'Yes' to the above question, please list degree and area of study OR list the courses you have taken. If you answered 'No' type 'None'.
15
Have you completed a MAC-approved management skills course?
- Yes
- No
If you answered 'Yes' to the above question, please list the course(s). If you answered 'No' type 'None'.
17
Are you proficient in using email and word processing software?
- Yes
- No
If you answered 'Yes' to the above question, please indicate the software used and for what purpose. If you answered 'No' type 'None'.
19
Are you certified in chemical applications?
- Yes
- No
- Required Question