Maintenance Employee- Tri-Cities Airport

Job Title: Maintenance Employee

Department: Operations and Facilities Maintenance

Reports To: Facilities Manager – Tri-Cities Airport

FLSA Status: Union, Full-time, Non-exempt

Salary: $29.76/hr,

Expected Schedule: 7am to 4pm, Monday- Friday, overtime, nights and weekends as needed.

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The Port of Pasco Tri-Cities Airport consists of over 2,270 acres including airfield, Terminal Building with commercial air service activities, general aviation flight line, Industrial Park and Business Center, agriculture, and recreational leased properties. The primary responsibility of the maintenance and operations department is to properly maintain and provide safe conditions for aircraft, the public and tenants using the airport. In doing so, duties will vary from day to day and will be assigned by the Facilities Manager or appointed supervisor. This position will perform a variety of unskilled or semi-skilled tasks in the care and maintenance of runways, buildings, grounds, equipment, fixtures, and facilities at the Tri-Cities Airport and performs other assignments or duties as required.

Required Education and Experience:

Education & Experience Requirements:

• High School diploma, or G.E.D. equivalency.
• Minimum of five (5) years general equipment and building maintenance experience. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Licenses, Certifications & Other Requirements: Must be 18 years old.

• Must be a US citizen, or authorized to work in the United States.
• Possess a valid Washington state driver’s license, or ability to obtain within 3 months of employment.
• Meet the minimum Motor Vehicle Standards of Port’s auto insurance carrier.
• First Aid and CPR certificates, or take and pass at the next training opportunity offered by the Port of Pasco.
• Certified Public Operator Pesticide License Category 3 or take and pass at the next training opportunity offered by the Port of Pasco.
• Must be able to regularly and punctually attend work at the office or other location(s).
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening, medical examination and 10 year background investigation required by the Transportation Security Administration.
• Pass the Federal Aviation Administration training modules on operating on an airport. THIS IS A SECURITY SENSITIVE POSITION. The candidate must be able to pass the pre-employment drug test that includes cannabis testing. 

Benefits:

For all full-time employees, the Port of Pasco provides the following benefits for the 2024/2025 year: 100% employer paid medical, dental, vision, for the employee and family, long-term disability and employee life insurance, provided through the AWC Employee Benefits Trust. Participation in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, PERS as determined by employee eligibility. HRA Verde for health expense reimbursement available. 

Optional (employee elected) benefits include up to 4% match for the Deferred Compensation Program as provided by the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems- based on the employee’s contribution, FSA, and supplemental insurance.

Full-time employees receive 22 days of PTO per year, and 12 paid holidays.

Resumes must be accompanied by a completed application. This position is considered open until filled.

EEOC Notice: The Port prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.