Environmental Technician

GENERAL SUMMARY

TheEnvironmentalTechnicianwillprimarilyberesponsibleforhelping andassisting toensurecompliancewith allapplicableenvironmentalandconservationregulations andstandards andtoassistIAAinmeeting andexceedingitsenvironmentalpolicies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform basic electrical and mechanical troubleshooting to ensure proper operation of deicing control systems.
• Perform routine maintenance of environmental control equipment and systems.
• Collaborate with other airport departments to integrate environmental considerations into maintenance practices.
• AssistinthemanagementoftheIAA'sstorm wateranddeicing controlsystems toensureregulatorycompliance.
• Perform andmaintainworkingknowledgeofoperating,maintenance activities andenvironmentalbestpractices relevanttoIAA'sstorm waterdeicing control facilities.
• CoordinationasneededwithIAADepartmentsonmattersrelatingtothe ConservationManagementArea,stormwateranddeicing system,wildlife,and vegetationforIAAproperties.
• Cut grass, control weeds and remove trees.
• Empty all facility trash containers.
• Report any unusual security situations.
• Wash all facilities equipment.
• Maintain landscaped areas.
• Perform activities associatedwithenvironmentalregulatorycompliancebyIAA, includingpermitapplicationandimplementation.PermitssuchasTitle Vair permit,IndustrialPretreatmentPermit,NationalPollutant Discharge Elimination Permitsandanyothercity,state,andfederalenvironmentalregulatory requirements.
• Conduct regular inspections of airport facilities to identify and address environmental concerns.
• Keep accurate records of maintenance activities and environmental compliance efforts.
• ProactivelyworktoavoidenvironmentalreleasesonIAApropertiesandto remediate existing contamination sites promptly and effectively.
• PerformsanyotherfunctionsassignedbyDirector,Environmentaland Sustainability or Manager, Environmental Operations.

MINIMUMREQUIREMENTS

• Graduationfroma standard high school or vocational school; or successful completion of a high school equivalency exam
• Two(2)yearsofenvironmental, wastewater operator and/or maintenanceexperiencewithinthepublicand privatesectors
• Knowledge and proper use of tools and equipment used in maintenance and construction
• Prior experience in operating light duty equipment and vehicles.
• Abilitytoperform all the physical and cognitive tasks outlined in the job description
• Abilitytomeetschedules anddeadlines.

PHYSICALREQUIREMENTS

Thephysical demandsandwork environmentcharacteristicsdescribedhereare representativeofthosethatmustbemetbyanemployeetosuccessfullyperformthe essential functionsofthisposition. Reasonableaccommodationsmaybemadeto enableindividualswithdisabilitiestoperformtheessentialfunctions.

• Physicaldemands:Whileperformingtheduties ofthisposition,theemployee is requiredtowalk,sit,usehandstofinger,handle,orfeelobjects,reachwith handsandarms,balance,stop,talkorhear. Theemployee mustoccasionally liftand/ormoveupto25+ pounds ormore. Specificvision abilitiesrequired by thepositionincludeclosevision,distancevision, colorvision, peripheralvision, depth perception,andtheabilitytofocus. Operateamotor vehiclewithavalid driver'slicense. Operatelight dutyequipment. Operatesmallequipment,hand andpowertools. Climbladders. Havefullphysicaldexterityandagility.Useof acomputerandotherpersonal assistancedevices(tabletsormobilephone)are amust forthisposition.
• Workenvironment: Thispositionisperformedwithinanofficeenvironment70% ofthetime. Theother30%of theemployee time willbeexposed toweatherconditions prevalent atthetime. Withmultipleworksitesthenoiselevelvariesbetweenthe office environmentandtheoutsideenvironment.Theincumbentinthis position isexpectedtoworkindependentlyandaspartoftheteam.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work independently.
• Work as a team.
• Isolated with minimal support.
• Outside and inside work sites.
• Exposure to all types of weather and temperature conditions.
• Exposure to dust, dirt and mud, etc.
• Exposure to high stress situations.
• Multiple work sites.
• Continuous mobility.
• Work with detailed materials.
• Office environment.