Grounds Maintenance Technician

Revv Aviation, is a fast-growing aviation services company dedicated to a people-first philosophy. With multiple locations throughout the Midwest, Revv has created a one-stop shop for all aviation needs, setting us apart from the competition. Each hub offers charter, pilot training, avionics maintenance, fuel and line services, aircraft sales and acquisition, aircraft rental, hangar and aircraft management.

We are a hardworking, caring team of doers creating innovative ways to resolve the toughest challenges for aviators, charter travelers, and flight school students. We encourage growth and development through collaboration, even offering all employees the opportunity to take a Discovery Flight to explore all aviation has to offer. A career in aviation starts by looking up and dreaming of what's possible.

What You Will Do:

Our Davenport location is looking for a Part-Time Grounds Maintenance Technician to add to the growing team. The Grounds Maintenance Tech will be responsible for maintaining the grounds, equipment, and facilities of the Davenport Municipal Airport by mowing, trimming, landscaping, and snow removal.

This role will require someone who enjoys working outside all year long, doesn’t mind occasional weekend or nighttime snow removal during the winter months and is at least 18 years of age.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Maintain the Revv Aviation Standard for Customer Service.

• Adhere to and maintain compliance of Revv Aviation’s Safety policies and procedures; identify and report any safety related issues or concerns.

• Operates small to medium sized equipment such as snowplows, snow blowers, lawn mowers, leaf blowers, weed trimmers, medium duty trucks and wheeled loaders/tractors.

• Care for and perform minor repairs to all tools and equipment related to the job.

• Perform minor mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and building repairs, as needed.

• Establish effective working relationships with management, staff, vendors, city of Davenport employees and the public.

• Continued development of methods, materials and equipment used to maintain lawns, shrubs, trees, and the overall grounds.

• Plan and schedule work based on priority.

• Collaborate effectively with other departments, as needed.

• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Ability to operate, or learn to operate, a variety of motor vehicles

• Some experience with Mowing and Plowing

• Ability to work required hours and nights, weekends, and holidays as needed

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Valid Driver’s License

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

• Or, any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry or otherwise move up to 50 pounds regularly

• Ability to respond quickly to sounds

• Ability to walk, stand, or sit for extended periods of time

• Ability to stoop, bend, climb and stretch

Nice to Haves:

• Previous experience in the use of small to medium duty maintenance/construction equipment

• Knowledge of methods, materials and equipment used for light duty preventative maintenance, repair and cleaning of buildings and facilities.

At Revv Aviation we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all of the requirements. At Revv Aviation we believe in growing and developing talent and provide on the job training and guidance to ensure our employees succeed.