Employment Opportunity: Pitt Meadows Airport Society

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:  

AIRPORT LANDSCAPING LABOURER – 

TEMPORARY, FULL TIME (MAY – SEPT)

Pitt Meadows Airport Society (PMAS) is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join its staff as an Airport Landscaping Labourer.

Acting under the direction of, and reporting to, the Operations Manager or his/her delegate, the Airport Landscaping Labourer shall be responsible for providing day to day maintenance of airport property. The Pitt Meadows Airport Society strives to maintain the airport in the best possible condition, to ensure the safe movement of aircraft, and safety of airport users. The ideal candidate would have both aviation knowledge and a passion for landscaping.

Key Responsibilities and Essential Duties:

§  Provide maintenance services as part of the preventative and maintenance program for airport grounds, including grass cutting, landscaping, general clean up, painting, sweeping of paved areas, etc.

§  Provide maintenance services as part of the preventative and maintenance program for airport buildings, including the repair and/or the replacement of roofs, windows, doors, locks, lights, etc.

§  Assist in the maintenance of airport equipment and vehicle, maintains tools and equipment in safe working order.

Key Qualifications:

§  Commercial landscaping experience preferred

§  Airport Operations and/or aviation experience preferred

§  Ability to operate light to heavy specialized equipment.

§  Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records, reports, quotes, etc.

§  Ability to work in controlled areas nearby aircraft.

§  Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work flow.

§  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, pilots, leaseholders, business executives, City representatives, contractors, and the general public.

§  Must hold a valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License; must possess the ability to obtain an Airside Vehicle Operator’s Permit (AVOP).

§  Fluent in English.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to:

Stephen Van Dolder, Operations Manager. svandolder@flyypk.ca

APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2018.  Please, no phone calls.