The Airport Technician application and complete position description are available at Grant County Administration Building, County Managers Office, 1400 Hwy 180 East, Silver City or on-line at www.grantcountynm.com
Title: Airport Technician
FLSA: Regular / Full-time / Union Represented
Salary Range (20): Min: $24,939 Mid: $31,174 Max: $37,408
Closes: Friday, September 13, 2019 @ 5 pm
Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Airport Manager, performs duties relating to safe operation, inspection, maintenance, modification and upkeep of the Grant County Airport facilities and grounds, the safe fueling of aircraft as well as ensuring compliance with local, state and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations.
Work Schedule:
1. The selected candidate will be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays and must be available for call out.
2. Punctuality and attendance are a priority.
Qualifications:
1. High School or GED
2. Must be at least 18 years of age
3. Two (2) years full-time experience performing general maintenance, fueling and/or plumbing maintenance and repairs.
4. Must have a valid New Mexico driver’s license and good driving record.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Ability to Speak Spanish is a plus
Health insurance – Health Insurance coverage shall be made available to regular full-time employees. Enroll for the insurance must be made within thirty (30) days of employment. Insurance coverage shall become effective the first of the month following thirty (30) days of employment.
Paid in full by Grant County: Cost to You
BCBS Medical Plan –PPO $0
Delta Dental $0
Reliance Standard VSP Vision $0
$50,000 Life Insurance for Employee $0
$50,000 AD&D Insurance for Employee $0
Long term Disability insurance 60% for employee $0
All Optional Voluntary Benefits are paid by the employee
Retirement – All full-time employees are required to participate in the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). That means that both you and Grant County contribute a certain percentage (you from your salary, employer from its funds) towards your retirement.
Paid Holidays – Regular full-time employees are eligible for the twelve (12) holidays designated by the County Commission. In addition, all regular full-time and part-time employees are entitled to one (1) Personal Day per year.
Vacation – Regular, full-time employees are entitled to vacation time after six (6) months of continuous employment. Employees accrue vacation at the rate of five (5) hours per pay period for each two (2) weeks of service, based on twenty-six (26) pay period per calendar year.
Sick Leave – Regular, full-time employees are entitled to sick leave as the employee accrues. Employees accrues sick leave at the rate of four (4) hours per pay period for each two (2) weeks of service, based on twenty-six (26) pay period per calendar year.
For more information, please contact the Renae Calloway, Human Resources Specialist at 575-574-0004.
**NOTE: Grant County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against anyone otherwise qualified because of race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex or mental or physical disability.