Job Description
Position Summary
Under the supervision of the Airport Manager, performs for the City of St. George a variety of
technical, general operations, maintenance, and surveillance duties associated with the safe,
efficient, and continuous operation and maintenance of the airport. This position involves
exercising independent judgment.
Essential Functions
(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks,
knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. The list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of
all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)
1. Performs continuous daily inspections of all airport property to ensure compliance with
Federal Aviation Administration Regulation Part 139 as well as other applicable federal,
state, and local rules and regulations. Issues Notices to Airmen (NOTAM) as appropriate.
2. Ensures the proper operation and maintenance of all public buildings and grounds at the
airport, including airfield lighting systems, pavement areas, airport terminal building, and
other City owned facilities.
3. Monitors airport operations and exercises enforcement authority to ensure that there are no
unauthorized activities at the airport which violate applicable federal, state, and local rules
and regulations. Assists in overseeing security in all areas of the airport.
4. Coordinates emergency response to airport emergencies in accordance with the airport
emergency plan and other prescribed procedures, initiates actions to ensure proper
notifications of appropriate agencies, and takes steps to minimize emergency impacts on
other airport operations.
5. Performs aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) duties as required by Federal Aviation
Regulation Part 139.319.
6. Maintains records and daily logs of airport inspections and corrective actions. Plans and
schedules preventative maintenance programs and coordinates with the Airport Manager,
airport users, and tenants. Assists the Airport Manager with the preparation and
maintenance of airport compliance documents.
7. Operates equipment such as two-way radios, trucks, graders, backhoes, front end loaders,
mowers, sweepers, trimmers, etc. to maintain grounds and keep airport property clear of
debris, rocks, and other unsafe items. May supervise a work crew assigned to airport
improvement or maintenance projects. Determines and performs minor repairs on a wide
variety of equipment, plumbing, and physical structures such as heating and air
conditioning systems, compressors, pumps, electrical systems,
8. sprinkling systems, etc. Obtains assistance from outside sources when necessary.
9. Applies fertilizers, pesticides, and insecticides to airport property as needed.
10. Requisitions equipment, supplies, and materials, and assists with the preparation of
equipment specifications. Provides input into airport operational and maintenance budget
for the Airport Manager by estimating annual maintenance expenditures. Performs
calculations to determine material quantities and costs.
11. Works with other City departments, airport tenants, and outside vendors to address service
needs involving water, power, sewer, road, and grounds keeping projects.
12. Maintains working knowledge of FAA regulations affecting airport operations.
13. Performs other related duties as required.
Typical Physical/Mental Demands/Working Conditions
Moderately heavy physical activity. Required to stand, walk, or sit uncomfortably for extended
periods. Requires various rotating work hours, including evenings, nights, weekends, and
holidays. Exposure to some disagreeable elements such as heat, cold, dampness, noise, and dust.
Required to push, pull, or lift medium to heavy weights. Intermittent exposure to stress as a
result of human behavior and emergency situations.
Minimum Qualifications
Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience: Minimum of four (4) years paid work experience in maintenance of buildings,
grounds, and mechanical equipment. Electrical Experience preferable. Minimum of one (1) year
full time operations or maintenance experience at a public use airport preferable.
Licenses and/or Certifications: (May remain on probation until all certification are obtained)
Current certification or ability to become certified in airport rescue and firefighting as required
by Federal Aviation Regulation Part 139.319 within 60 days.
Must possess a valid driver license. A valid Utah Commercial Driver License must be obtained
within 180 days of hire and be maintained throughout employment.
Obtain within 365 days and maintain throughout employment a valid Utah State Non-
Commercial Pesticide Applicators license.
NOTE: New Hire probation will be a minimum of six months up to one-year until all
licenses/certifications have been obtained.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of:
• Hand and power tools, methods, and materials used in general repair and maintenance
work.
• Federal Aviation Regulation Part 139 and other applicable rules and regulations
pertaining to the operation and maintenance of a commercial service airport.
Ability to:
• Read and interpret blueprints, circuit diagrams, and various types of operational and
safety manuals.
• Satisfactorily pass a ten-year criminal history background check as required by the
Transportation Security Administration.
• Pass a City of St. George approved physical which shows the employee to be in good
physical health and able to safely perform the required aircraft rescue and firefighting
duties.
• Understand and communicate clearly in English, and communicate via radio
transmissions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers,
vendors, airport users and tenants, and the general public.
• Check, lubricate, and maintain various types of electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Troubleshoot system malfunctions and recognize problems and take quick corrective
action in addressing potential hazards or existing discrepancies.
To Apply
Submit a completed City of St. George Employment Application online at careers.sgcity.org. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. This Position is open until filled. Refer questions to Human Resources at 435-627-4670. Pre-employment drug screening and criminal background screen are required. The City of St. George is an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, national origin, age, disability or genetic information. We make reasonable efforts to provide reasonable accommodation to disabled candidates.