Business Unit: SWF – New York Stewart International Airport

Reports To: Landside Supervisor

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Job Category: Seasonal / Temporary (December – March)

Union: None

Primary Work Location: On-site; New York Stewart International Airport

Country: United States

The Company

Founded in 1927 as a division of Pan American World Airways, Avports is an experienced and trusted airport manager and operator. Today, the company operates with over 650 staff at 14+ airports across the US and the Caribbean, with that number slated to grow to 800 during the next year with the addition of new airport projects.

Avports has historically managed and operated a portfolio of airport operations and maintenance (O&M) and public-private partnership (P3/PPP) contracts at more than 30 US airports. These airports have diverse operations, encompassing commercial and general aviation airports, passenger terminals, joint-use airports, heliports, NASA facilities, and spaceports. The company is working to integrate electric aviation, hydrogen fuel cells, and zero-emission decarbonization concepts in existing airport environments.

New York Stewart International Airport (SWF) https://www.swfny.com

New York Stewart International Airport (SWF), located at 1180 First Street, New Windsor, NY 12553, serves the Hudson Valley and surrounding regions approximately 60 miles north of Manhattan near Newburgh and New Windsor, Orange County. Owned by the Department of Transportation, leased by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) and operated by Future Stewart Partners (FSP/Avports) under a long-term agreement, SWF is a FAA Part 139 certified commercial service airport offering scheduled passenger service and cargo operations. The airport plays a key role in regional transportation and economic development and is committed to safe, efficient, and customer-focused airport operations.

Job Summary

Performs surface de-icing, snow removal, and winter maintenance duties across airport passenger terminal front sidewalks, walkways, landside roadways, and parking lots. Operates heavy equipment including front-end loaders, skid steers, and Kubota tractors. During non-snow periods, routine building, terminal, and grounds maintenance duties as assigned.

Essential Job Functions

Winter Storm & Snow Removal Operations

• Safely and efficiently operate heavy snow removal equipment, including front-end loaders, skid steers, Kubota tractors with attachments, salt spreaders, and walk-behind snow blowers.
• Execute mechanical snow clearing, shoveling, and application of solid/liquid de-icing chemicals on terminal front sidewalks, entryways, parking lots, and landside access areas.
• Respond promptly to mandatory emergency call-ins for extended winter storm events; work flexible or rotating 12-hour shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays as operational needs dictate.

Facility Maintenance & Operational Support

• Perform routine facility and grounds maintenance tasks in and around the passenger terminal during non-snow periods.
• Perform pre-operation and post-operation vehicle inspections; perform basic preventive maintenance and cleaning on assigned snow removal equipment and tools.
• Monitor terminal walkways and landside access points to ensure slip-and-fall hazards are promptly mitigated.
• Assist other airport work centers and maintenance departments as directed by the Landside Supervisor.

Safety & Compliance

• Maintain strict compliance with all Airport, Company, PANYNJ, FAA, and OSHA safety regulations (including Fall Protection, Lockout/Tagout, Ladder Safety, and Personal Protective Equipment requirements).
• Maintain non-movement area driving safety standards on airport property.

Core Competencies

• Acceptance of Ownership & Accountability: Deliver accurate, high-quality work with urgency and maintain excellent attendance, especially during critical weather events.
• Communication & Teamwork: Follow instructions clearly, communicate effectively via radio/verbal channels, and collaborate effectively with terminal maintenance teams.
• Adaptability: Transition smoothly between heavy snow clearing operations and standard routine building maintenance tasks.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience operating heavy machinery/equipment (loaders, skid steers, tractors, or commercial snow removal equipment) preferred.
• Hands-on familiarity with hand tools, power tools, and motorized lawn/snow equipment.

Licenses, Certifications & Eligibility

• Valid Driver’s License required (must maintain a clean driving record).
• Must pass a 10-year Fingerprint-Based Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Threat Assessment to obtain a PANYNJ/SWF Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Work Environment, Physical & Cognitive Demands

• Physical Demands: Regularly required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and regularly lift and/or move objects in excess of 50 pounds.
• Environmental Conditions: Work is performed both indoors and outdoors in severe cold weather, active snow/ice conditions, and potentially high elevations or loud machinery environments. Exposure to vehicle exhaust, de-icing chemicals, and continuous machinery vibration.
• Availability: Seasonal engagement from December through March requiring mandatory availability for rotating shifts, mandatory overtime, nights, weekends, and holiday coverage during winter weather events.

The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law. Consistent with those requirements, the Company will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability if such accommodation would allow the individual to perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage applications from all qualified candidates.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

• Benefits may include:
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Sick leave
• Professional development opportunities