Airstrip Maintenance, Smiley Creek Airport

Description

State of Idaho
Idaho Transportation Department

NOTICE: Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date. This announcement will close once the positon is filled.

STATE OF IDAHO EMPLOYEES: If you are a current or temporary State of Idaho employee you MUST apply through Luma Opportunities. Applying through the State of Idaho’s external career website will cause duplicate profiles and will slow the processing of your application for a new position.

If you would like to join the award-winning, dynamic team of professionals dedicated to providing the highest quality, most effective, efficient, and safest airport system, this may be the perfect summer opportunity for you!

This announcement will be used to fill a current opening for a temporary Maintenance Craftsman Senior at the Smiley Creek Airport. The successful applicant will maintain the state operated airport during the summer. Smiley Creek airport is a grass landing strip that is a beautiful and popular destination in the Sawtooth Valley, near Stanley. This location doesn’t have lodging, but RV accommodations are available.

The season of employment varies somewhat per airport but typically runs from mid-May to mid-September, not to exceed 5 months. The job is defined as temporary employment and holidays are worked and paid at time and a half. The current pay is $17.00 per hour. The normal work week is Thursday-Monday with Tuesday and Wednesday being the days off.
The job requires a valid driver’s license and driving records are checked as you would be required to operate a state vehicle.

Brief Explanation of Job Duties:

• Serve the public and, at times, accommodate Fly-in groups of up to 200 people;
• Clean restroom, shower facilities and campgrounds daily or more frequently if needed;
• Manage rental of courtesy cars, keep account of monies and do required paperwork;
• Irrigate runway and grounds weekly or more frequently if needed;
• Mow runway and grounds weekly;
• Keep equipment in working order, service/minor repair as needed;
• Keep vehicles clean and in working order, service/ minor repair as needed;
• Perform minor repairs to buildings and related fixtures;

If hired for this position, you would represent the State of Idaho at a highly active recreational airport. You will be expected to present yourself neatly and professionally. You will also not be permitted or expected to provide technical information or assistance to aviators such as aviation weather, aircraft performance, aircraft maintenance or hand propping.

 Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have a valid driver’s license;
• Ability to work in remote location in Idaho;
• Work with chemicals and toxic materials.

To learn more about the department, please visit the ITD website. Make a difference in your community and in the lives of the citizens of Idaho! Contact an ITD Recruiter at: [email protected] or call 208-334-8664. The Idaho Transportation Department does not sponsor work visas.

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email[email protected]. 

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.