Position available with the Aviation Department, Field Maintenance division, 154 Tokyo St., KCI Airport.

Department/Division: Aviation Department, Field Maintenance division
Salary Range: $20.10 - $30.64/ hourly
Work Location: 154 Tokyo St., KCI Airport
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; On call during inclement weather events.
Application Deadline Date: March 20, 2023

• Employees who hold the exact position title, have successfully completed their 6-month probationary period, and wish to be considered for a lateral transfer into the posted position, must contact the department directly. All others interested must submit an application to be considered for this posted Job Opening.

Assists in concrete and asphalt repairs to streets, sidewalks, parking lots and airfield aprons, taxiways and runways. Assists in the repair of chain link fencing, barbed wire, mesh, snow fencing; fabricates fence gates and metal security grates. Assists with mowing and landscaping work on either the street side or the airfield. Picks up trash from streets, parking lots, and turf areas. Operates a variety of motorized equipment from small to large pieces of equipment; tractors, mowers, dump trucks, loaders, etc. Operates and maintains snow equipment. Operates two-way radios to communicate with the FAA control tower and coworkers.

REQUIRES completion of a trade school or a shop training program; OR 6 months experience in general maintenance and repair work. May be required to obtain a valid MO Class A,B, or C CDL prior to the end of the probationary period as determined by the department. Must successfully complete a 10-year FAA background check. If moving from a non-safety sensitive position, must pass a pre-employment drug screen and post-offer physical examination as prescribed by the City.

URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

QUESTIONS REGARDING AVIATION POSITIONS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE AVIATION DEPARTMENT AT 816-243-3010.

The evaluation of applications is based only on the information submitted by the application deadline. Therefore, in order to have your application properly considered, you should include all relevant dates, i.e., attendance at educational institutions, date degree(s) conferred, etc. Further, you should provide detailed description of relevant work experience/dates, including months/years of employment. Failure to submit a completed application may eliminate you from the selection process. Resumes may be filed to determine eligibility, but an official City application must be completed prior to appointment.

For positions requiring college education as part of the minimum requirement and/or an equivalency, the minimum education requirement is high school graduation. The requirement of "high school graduation" also includes the state-issued GED certificate accredited by the Department of Education.

For positions that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional, responsible experience must be obtained AFTER receipt of the accredited degree.

Unless otherwise stated, the requirement of "an accredited" degree includes only those degrees obtained from colleges or universities listed with the U. S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

If claiming military veterans preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or other qualifying documents prior to the application deadline.

All positions require successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check. Non-residents, if appointed, must establish residency within the city limits of Kansas City, MO within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. EOE.

POLICY OF NON DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY
The City of KCMO does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department, Recruitment Division at (816) 513-1945.