Position

Grounds Crew

Reports to

Airport Maintenance Lead Hand

Division

Airport

Job purpose
Reporting to the Airport Maintenance Lead Hand, the Grounds Crew are responsible for maintaining the airport
grounds, vehicles, and facilities to the required standard in a safe and efficient manner.
Duties and responsibilities

Operate heavy equipment including tractors and attachments, loader, snow blower, sweeper, backhoe,
high hoe, dozers, lifts, and single and tandem axle trucks for winter and summer maintenance activities
including grass cutting, vegetation control, and snow clearing.
Performing and recording repairs and maintenance to buildings, equipment, and airport property
Use of chainsaw, hand and power tools
Attend and participate in airport training and safety programs
Provide Unicom advisories to air traffic and escort persons/vehicles airside,
Perform airfield/runway inspections, wildlife inspections and control
Assist with emergency response, special events, security
Customer Service
Professional presentation and interaction with Airport Customers

Any other related duties as assigned by the Maintenance Co-ordinator

Qualifications

Grade 12 secondary school education

Valid D Drivers License with Z brake endorsement/Heavy Equipment Operators Certificate, or
equivalent experience
Communication skills, written and verbal, to respond to customers, and to interpret instructions and
procedural manuals.
Basic computer skills
Ability to analyze situations in order to problem solve effectively
Ability to work independently or as part of a team
Mechanical maintenance experience vehicles/equipment

Skills considered an asset to the position:

TP312E course or equivalent experience

Firearms Possession and Acquisition Permit
Current C.P.R. and First Aid training
Previous aviation experience
Restricted Aeronautical Radiotelephone Operators License
Chainsaw Certification
Truck & bus Maintenance Mechanic license or equivalent

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Working conditions
This job is performed approximately 80% of the time, out of doors. The hours for this position includes shifts,
weekends, statutory holidays, and rotational on call.
Due to the nature of this position, applicant must live within one hours drive of the Peterborough Airport.
Physical requirements
This position requires the ability to lift up to 30 kg, prolonged periods of standing or sitting while using
equipment, lifting, pulling, and managing heavy equipment and objects.
Date approved:
Reviewed by:
Approved by:
Date approved:

Kyle Bruce
Assistant Airport Manager
Trent Gervais
Airport Manager
April 2014

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