AIRPORT ATTENDANT

Code: 00241@ Local Non-Competitive

Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

Definition

Under direction at an airport, safeguards aircraft, buildings, and grounds, and may assist in fueling and directing aircraft to designated parking areas; in addition, performs varied routines and tasks involved in the cleaning and maintenance of airport buildings and grounds; does related work as required.

Examples of work

• Either alone or as a member of a group, performs varied routine tasks concerned with the care of airport offices, hangers, terminals, and grounds.
• In accordance with established procedures, takes precautions to prevent fire, theft, or other conditions endangering property and equipment.
• Reports unsafe conditions or occurrences which may present a hazard to airport operations.
• Assists in directing aircraft to designated parking areas and may supply them with fuel and oil.
• May collect specified fees for the use of the airport.
• Turns airport lights on and off and replaces defective lamps.
• In winter shovels snow and spreads sand, ashes, or salt on icy surfaces.
• Mows lawn, trims hedges, and disposes of trash.
• May attend low pressure boilers where a license is not required.
• Sweeps, mops, washes, waxes, polishes, dusts, vacuums, and performs other chores concerned with the cleaning and care of floors, walls, furnishings, and windows.
• Keeps simple records.

License

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Knowledge of the problems involved in safeguarding large areas and routine work involved in the care of airport buildings and grounds.
• Knowledge of the procedures, methods, tools, equipment, and supplies used in cleaning and washing windows and floors, in waxing and polishing surfaces, in dusting desks, chairs, and other furniture.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.
• Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written directions.
• Ability to analyze simple problems, organize assigned work, and develop effective work methods.
• Ability to learn quickly from oral and written explanations and from demonstrations.
• Ability to note significant conditions and take the proper action in accordance with prescribed procedures.
• Ability to report significant conditions noted and actions taken, and to keep simple records.
• Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.