Other Qualifications:
- Probationary Period: Pass a 90-day probationary period.
- Security Clearance: Pass the County’s background check requirement.
- A valid Michigan’s driver’s license.
- Physical examination: required by physician approved by employer.
- Drug test: Pass the County’s drug screening requirement.
- Ability to lift and carry minimum of 50 lbs., climb ladders and perform firefighting rescue duties in an emergency situation.
- Ability to meet or exceed all requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration Federal Aviation Regulation mandated personnel regulations at an air carrier airport, and the ability to successfully complete airport firefighting training and exercises, live burn, and other required training within twelve (12) months from date of hire.
- Must be bondable
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Employee will be required to work inside of buildings and outside of buildings under the prevailing weather conditions.
- Employee will be exposed to aircraft and aircraft equipment noise and the inherent risk associated with being in close proximity of operating aircraft.
- Employee will be exposed to the hazards of large quantities of aircraft and vehicle petroleum and associated vapors.
- Employee will be exposed to general use solvents used for parts cleaning, general cleaning, and painting.
- Employee will work in close proximity to heavy, medium and light industrial equipment.
- Employee may be required to perform fire rescue and support in vicinity of burning aircraft or other equipment or materials.
- Employee will be required to work various work shifts, including Sundays and holidays. Extended overtime hours are sometimes required.
- The employee may be required to relieve airport maintenance personnel during vacations, sick leave, floating holidays, etc. This may cause shift changes on short notice.
- Employee will often be required to work alone.
- The FAA requires Airport Personnel to pass a security background check.
