Facility Maintenance Technician

Facility Maintenance Technician I – Office of Facilities Maintenance and Office of Grounds Maintenance, BWI International Thurgood Marshall Airport, Anne Arundel County, MD.

• Perform preventive maintenance inspections and execute repairs as needed.
• Assist skills tradesmen and Aviation High Voltage Electrical Technicians with a variety of mild to complex projects.
• Paint runways and taxiways; conduct grass cutting, asphalt and concrete repairs.
• Operate snow‑removal heavy equipment to ensure safe operation of the airfield during inclement weather.
• Work independently or as part of a crew; may specialize in a trade at the journey level.
• Provide guidance, instruction, and assistance to other employees; no supervisory duties.
• Maintain the upkeep and appearance of facilities such as buildings, parking areas, ramps, roads, taxiways, and adjacent areas.

• Completion of the eighth grade.
• No required work experience, though U.S. Armed Forces service may be substituted on a year‑for‑year basis.

• Class C motor vehicle operator’s license in Maryland for all Facility Maintenance Technician I employees.
• Probationary employees must acquire and maintain a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and a valid US DOT Medical Card (or MVA‑issued waiver) every two years.
• Employees, including those at higher classification levels, must satisfy the administering agency’s training and certification program requirements during the probationary period and for advancement.
• All BWI Airport employees must obtain an MAA Airfield Operators Permit before permanent appointment.

• Ability to perform maintenance on high structures and in cramped quarters such as tunnels, underground, or confined buildings.
• Willingness to work day or night shifts, including 24‑hour on‑call availability and maintenance of a reliable communication link at personal expense.
• Potential exposure to hazardous materials (asbestos, lead‑based paint, chromium) requiring medical testing, hazardous materials training, and respirator usage.
• Subject to substance abuse and drug testing in accordance with Maryland Transportation Code regulations.
• Essential Employee status may require signing and agreeing to related policies and procedures.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. MAA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation.