NEOGOV · 2 months ago
Airport Maintenance Laborer
Ketchikan, AK
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$23.81/hr - $26.04/hrNEOGOV is a company that provides solutions for public sector organizations, and they are seeking an Airport Maintenance Laborer to perform various tasks related to the operation, maintenance, and improvement of the airport and its facilities. The role involves operating construction equipment, performing repairs, and assisting with general maintenance tasks to ensure the airport runs smoothly.
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Responsibilities
Operate a variety of airport systems and maintenance equipment, including trucks, front-end loaders, graders, snow plows, fork lifts, sweepers, spreaders, HVAC equipment, boilers and various other equipment
Repair runway/taxiway and associated systems, roads, bridges, culverts, docks, and other airport facilities such as building equipment and signs
May provide assistance to Airport Technician/ARFF personnel in general and skilled maintenance and repairs to buildings and systems that may involve painting, sand blasting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and general labor
Perform Airport beautification tasks involving gardening, garbage control, etc
Perform snow/ice removal and control operations using snow/ice removal and control equipment and materials
Conducts movement area safety checks
Operate hand tools and power tools including saws, jack hammers, pumps, brush cutters, generators, compressors, welders, and various other equipment
Perform minor equipment repairs and maintenance. May provide assistance to Airport Equipment Mechanics on an as needed basis
May respond in a support role to emergencies at the airport involving disabled aircraft or other situations involving coordinating radio or telephone calls or shuttling equipment
Provide instruction to other employees of this or a similar job classification in all aspects of procedure and technique relating to the duties required by this job description unless such instruction requires a specialized certification which the employee doing the training does not have
Fill-in for Deckhand in case of an emergency
Perform other related duties as directed by the Operations Manager
Qualification
Required
Ability to operate and assist in the routine maintenance of the Airport, airport equipment and vehicles in all types of weather
Ability to perform all assigned manual labor tasks, both skilled and unskilled, under rigorous conditions
Physical stamina and endurance
Willingness to cooperate with others and perform the various job related duties as assigned
Ability to follow oral and written directions
Willingness to apply himself/herself
Ability to learn and keep current on airport geography, facilities, systems and procedures
Ability and desire to be a team player and cooperate with others
Experience in facility and equipment maintenance and equipment operation
Must be able to hear
Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls
Ability to reach with hands and arms
Ability to climb or balance
Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch
Ability to taste or smell
Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, stoop, climb on stools and ladders
Ability to routinely lift and carry items and boxes up to fifty (50) pounds
Ability to operate hand tools, power tools and various other equipment
Ability to operate trucks, front-end loaders, graders, snow plows, forklifts, sweepers, spreaders, HVAC equipment and boilers once training is complete on the necessary equipment
Valid State of Alaska driver's license with an acceptable driving record
Current CPR card
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Benefits
Participation in the Alaska Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS)
Health, vision and dental benefits provided by the Borough through Meritain Health effective the first of the month following your start date. The premium associated with health benefits are $25 per pay period, however, the Borough encourages participation in the Healthy Merits Wellness Program, which allows each covered employee to “buy back” the anticipated premium through wellness participation.
Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued at a rate of 176 hours or 22 days per year for the first two years and thereafter at higher levels set out in the Borough Code (KGBC 3.30.030)
Eleven paid holidays every year and two annual floating holidays
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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