Job Description

The Maintenance position performs a variety of general maintenance, repair, preventive maintenance, and groundskeeping duties throughout the facilities and grounds. This position also plays an important role in the preparation, setup, and teardown of hosted events.

Following completion of training, the position works independently while following established procedures. The position requires initiative, sound judgment, and attention to detail to ensure facilities and grounds are safe, functional, clean, and well-maintained.

Compensation

Starting pay is based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications. The starting wage is $16.25 per hour, with opportunities for a higher starting rate based on applicable experience and qualifications.

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Responsible for all general maintenance and/or ground duties and repairs as required on property maintained by EAA.
2. Supports departmental maintenance programs and executes daily, weekly, and monthly checklist.
3. May assist in working with outside contractors, guests, and volunteers
4. Responsible for clean up, to EAA standards, of vehicles, equipment, buildings and grounds.
5. Assist with event preparations and takedown of facilities for use during AirVenture and other special events.
6. Performs loading and unloading of vehicles and equipment.
7. May be responsible for operation of various types of hand and power tools, equipment; machinery, and vehicles of all types.
8. Embraces and supports the EAA mission and performs safe practices in the workplace and aviation environment.
9. All other duties as assigned

May perform in one or more of areas of facilities within the following roles:

50% Building Maintenance

• Performs general preventive maintenance and minor repairs on plumbing fixtures, cabinetry hardware, mechanical equipment, displays and various types of other equipment
• Performs general preventative maintenance and minor repairs on various types of small equipment of floor machines, office equipment and fixtures, doors and gates
• Performs minor carpentry work and repairs on various buildings, fencing, displays, fixtures and cabinetry
• Prepares and performs painting tasks on various surfaces and fixtures.
• Keeps accurate records of maintenance performed and complete work orders in detail
• Conducts loading and unloading of supplies/materials from vehicles/trailers to transport both in and out of buildings; Includes stacking and organizing of those supplies/materials
• Responsible for operation of various types of equipment, machinery, and vehicles; responsible for conducting routine maintenance duties on vehicles

20% Maintenance Support

• Conducts cleaning duties including upkeep of floors, various surfaces, fixtures, displays and other operational buildings and equipment
• Assist outside contractors with various construction projects when needed
• Leads volunteers on various projects/tasks

20% Grounds Support

• Performs various landscaping tasks that include but are not limited to: lawn cutting and trimming, tree and shrub removal, flower planting
• Performs snow removal tasks including but not limited to: shoveling, snow plowing, and treatment process of slating.

10% Events

• Assist with event preparations including set up and take down activities; these activities include both AirVenture and non-AirVenture related tasks

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three or more years of experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Building and general maintenance
  • Use of standard hand and power tools
  • Carpentry and painting
  • Lawn care, mowing, and planting
  • General cleaning
• Valid driver’s license required; CDL is a plus.
• Basic understanding of geometry and arithmetic.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work varying schedules, including weekends, as needed.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Ability to perform physical and manual labor, including lifting up to 75 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and frequently bend, squat, kneel, twist, push, and pull.
• Ability to work above ground level and on uneven or irregular surfaces.
• May be exposed to varying outdoor weather conditions, as well as noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, pesticides, and fertilizers.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen, background check, and physical.

EAA offers a comprehensive benefits package to all full time positions.

EAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application