Airport Glycol Facilities Maintenance Coordinator

Position Title:

Airport Glycol Facilities Maintenance Coordinator

Job Description:

Under the direction of an Airport Maintenance Manager, incumbent performs the specialized duties required to support the operations and maintenance of the Airport’s Glycol Waste Reclamation Facility, Glycol Collection/Conveyance System and Deicing Fluid Distribution Facilities. Monitor, troubleshoot and operate equipment necessary to ensure that glycol waste is processed in a safe, compliant, efficient and quality conscience manner. Performs lab analysis and quality control to ensure that permit requirements, specifications and customer needs are met. As necessary, directs and supervises the performance of onsite contractors assigned to complete repairs. Keeps a written log of equipment maintenance and repairs. Maintains and provides oversight of the Pretreatment, Mechanical Vapor Recompression (MVR), Fractional Distillation Column, and Aircraft Deicing Conveyance systems.

About the Postion:

The Airport Glycol Facilities Maintenance Coordinator plays a critical role in keeping Salt Lake City International Airport’s glycol reclamation and deicing operations running smoothly. In this hands-on role, you’ll operate and maintain complex treatment systems, troubleshoot mechanical and automated equipment, perform lab testing for quality and compliance, and oversee contractors during repairs. You’ll work with advanced processes like pretreatment, distillation, and vapor recompression, ensuring safe and efficient recycling of deicing fluids that meet environmental and customer standards. This position is ideal for a mechanically inclined problem-solver who thrives in a dynamic airport environment.

This position is scheduled to close 11/14/2025. Early application submittal is encouraged.

Position Hourly Range:

$27.89- $38.04/hr based on qualifications and experience.

This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:

• Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)

• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

• Paid vacation and personal leave

• 6-12 weeks of paid parental leave available

• Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)

• A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

• Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually

• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

Typical Duties:

• Responsible to start up, shut down, operate and maintain the Pretreatment, Mechanical Vapor Recompression (MVR) and the Fractional Distillation column without supervision; performs general maintenance functions using hand and power tools.

• During the pretreatment process operate, troubleshoot and maintain the plate and frame heat exchangers, clarifier, water softeners, ultra filtration system, ion exchange and reverse osmosis systems.

• Related to the Mechanical Vapor Recompression Process, operate, troubleshoot and maintain the tube and shell heat exchangers, vacuum pump, condenser, turbo fans, cooling tower, thermal fluid heater, pneumatic process control valves, resistance temperature detectors, level controllers, and program logic controls (PLC).

• Related to the Distillation Column Process, operate, troubleshoot and maintain the reboiler, condenser, overhead receiver, vacuum pump, thermal fluid heater, cooling tower, process control valves, resistance temperature detectors, centrifugal pumps, gear pumps, positive displacement pumps and program logic controls (PLC). 

• Handle highly corrosive chemicals including sodium hydroxide, sulfuric acid, citric acid, sodium hypochlorite, and various cleaning compounds.

• Continuously monitor and record specified data during system operation to ensure the process is operating within design specifications.  Make adjustments to the process using the computer and PLC interface in order to achieve the desired product quality and concentration.

• Operate and calibrate laboratory equipment including pH and conductivity meters, scales, pipettes, refractometers, aqua tester and spectrophotometer.

• Perform wastewater analysis, quality analysis, quality control to ensure discharge wastewater meet permit specifications. 

• Perform product quality analysis to ensure Carbon Polishing System produces a finished product that meets customer specifications.

• Direct maintenance personnel and semi-skilled workers as well as representatives of local utility companies, contractors, and sub-contractors, in the repair of equipment and restoral of services. Keeps a written log of equipment maintenance and repairs.

• Operate Ground Recovery Vehicle (GRV) during deicing operations, Vactor truck and snow removal equipment.

• Operate, troubleshoot and repair the Deicing Facility Distribution equipment in support of the airport deicing operations including pumps, valves and automated equipment associated with the ADF blenders, type 4 dispensers, diesel fuel dispensing equipment, and storage tanks.

• Operate, troubleshoot and repair the automated valves that control the directional flow of the spent ADF in the conveyance system.

• Operate and maintain the land application system including the pumps, valves, pivots and distribution hoses.

• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma and four years of related work experience including training with maintenance and process equipment. A combination of related post-high school training in electrical, mechanical maintenance and/or journey trade certification may be substituted for up to two years of experience on a year for year basis.

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of system controls including pneumatic valves, program logic controls, chemical metering pumps, diaphragm pumps, centrifugal pumps and multi-stage high pressure pumps.

• Ability to comprehend detailed procedures, equipment O&M manuals, and design schematics.

• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards, potential hazards and application of accident prevention measures associated with the operation of equipment.

• Ability to act as a Confined Space Entry Supervisor.

• Possession of a valid state driver's license or Utah Driving Privilege card. Must also be able to obtain a Class B commercial driver’s license (CDL) within one year of hire.

• Physically able to wear a respirator; ability to work in confined spaces.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, circuit diagrams and flowcharts.

• Ability to understand and relay critical verbal and written instructions transmitted electronically, via radio or telephone.

• Ability to relate well with the public, tenants, supervisors, and fellow employees.

• Ability to work rotating shifts which may include days, afternoons, graveyard, weekends, and holidays.

Desired Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge of standards, practices, materials, and methods used in process equipment operation in an aviation environment. Knowledge of City, Airport, and FAA regulations associated with Airport maintenance equipment and personnel.

• Ability to weld and fabricate.

• Computer literate in Windows operating system or better.

Working Conditions:

• Moderately heavy physical activity is required to push, pull or lift heavy weights up to 100 pounds. Difficult working positions: may have to stand, walk, or sit in uncomfortable positions for extended periods, and squat or crawl into small spaces under and near operating equipment to check and complete minor repairs.  May perform work in ceilings, on tops of ladders, bucket lifts, scissor lifts and roofs in heights exceeding 50 feet.

• High exposure to potentially hazardous or dangerous elements such as dust, fumes, noise, dampness, cold, heat, chemicals, or grease. Frequent exposure to outside weather conditions year-round and moderate chemical hazards much of the time.  

• Considerable stress under emergency situations, airport operations, and possible injury and/or death. Variation of job duties due to service interruptions and construction may occur. Must be able to adapt quickly to diverse conditions and adjust job assignments requiring operation of various facilities equipment and operations.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. 

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

POSITION TYPE

Full-Time

DEPARTMENT

Airport

Full Time/Part Time:

Full time

Scheduled Hours:

40