General Maintenance Worker (Seasonal Part Time)

Nestled among beautiful horse farms and committed to serving Central Kentucky, Blue Grass Airport is proud to bring state-of-the-art facilities, cutting-edge technology, and leading initiatives unlike any other in the aviation industry to our local, commercial, and general aviation communities. Named in 2018 as one of the Best Places to Work in Kentucky and the 2020 and 2021 fleur de lis winner of the Worksite Wellness Awards, our employees take the highest level of pride in their work and culture.

About the position:

Joining a team of skill maintenance professionals and craft-persons, the airport is recruiting for four individuals to expand our work crew for the summer. These positions will assist with the upkeep of all of the grounds, buildings and surfaces that are owned and operated by Lexington-Fayette Urban County Airport Board. This is a part-time seasonal position working 28 hours per week and perfect for someone who loves to be outdoors and around the hustle and bustle of airports. Typical duties include:

• Landscaping to include: mowing, grading, fertilizing, planting, and drainage
• Install, maintain and repairs:
  • pavements and site utilities
  • fences, gates and doors to secured areas
  • buildings, offices, walls and doors
  • parking lot and roadway information signs and markings
• Cleaning of grounds and buildings
• Assistance with special events
• Light construction
• Lifting and moving bags of chemicals and other products needed to complete the job such as sand, deicer, etc.
• Pick up garbage on airport grounds
• Move furniture and equipment
• Baggage handling
• All other duties assigned

Schedule:

Two shifts are offered: 7:00am - 2:30pm Tuesday through Friday.

Compensation:

This position pays $15.00 hour.

Special requirements:

This employee must pass a federal background and screening to access secure areas of the airport.

Working conditions:

While performing the essential functions of this position, the employee is frequently exposed to noise, fumes or airborne particles, heat, cold, work in high precarious places, and risk of electrical shock. The employee must be able to lift up and carry to 80 pounds continuously. Must have the physical strength and agility to perform heavy manual work, sometimes in adverse weather conditions including high and low outdoor temperatures, wind, rain and snow. Must be able to work under these conditions for long periods of time. Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time. Must be able to operate equipment for a long period of time.

Blue Grass Airport is a proud equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in our organization and practices. Candidates from historically underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply.