Airport Maintenance Worker III Temp

Under the direction of the operations manager, the Airport Maintenance Worker III performs skilled and semi‑skilled work to ensure the airport remains safe, compliant, and operational 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. Responsible for maintaining and inspecting airfield facilities, pavements, lighting systems, grounds, buildings, and aircraft operating areas in accordance with FAA 14 CFR Part 139 requirements, airport policy, and industry best practices.

Salary and hiring range: $25.00 - $29.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience. This opportunity will be available to applicants until filled.

This is a temporary position, working 40 hours per week, for a maximum of 10 months. There is an option for medical coverage only.

A current resume is required, and a cover letter is preferred.

• Carries out operational tasks and assists with maintaining airport equipment, and related equipment.
• Performs repair and maintenance of airport equipment and grounds under the direction of the supervisor.
• Provides 24/7 on‑call support for operational needs, including winter snow removal on nights and weekends when assigned.
• Executes all duties safely within an active airport environment where aircraft operations are ongoing.
• Maintains airfield facilities in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations upon completion of required training.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Required: High School Diploma or GED.
• Preferred: 2 Year/Associate Degree.

• Experience in general maintenance, construction, equipment operation, or a related field.
• Ability to safely operate basic tools, light‑duty machinery, and vehicles.
• Basic understanding of workplace safety practices and the ability to follow established procedures.
• Willingness to work in an airfield environment and learn airport‑specific operations.

• Experience working at an airport, aviation facility, or similar operational environment.
• Some experience operating heavy or specialized equipment such as plows, loaders, tractors, mowers, or airfield maintenance machinery.
• Coursework or training in aviation, airport operations, facilities maintenance, construction, mechanics, or a related field.
• Familiarity with airport layouts, airfield markings, basic FAA rules, or general airport operations.
• Prior involvement in snow removal, groundskeeping, or maintenance programs.

• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to obtain airport credentialing.

• Must be able to communicate effectively in writing and orally including by the use of aircraft radio communications.
• Must be fingerprinted and pass a ten‑year criminal history background check as required by TSA to work within airport secured areas.

• Frequent: Minimal physical effort typically found in clerical work. Primarily sedentary, may occasionally lift and carry light objects. Walking and/or standing as needed and minimal.
• Frequent: Light to moderate physical effort that includes frequent standing or walking or maintaining arms and hands in the same position for repetitive tasks. Frequently works with light objects and light hand tools.
• Occasional: Moderate to considerable physical effort that includes working from ladders in awkward positions. Frequent use of light objects and medium weight objects (e.g., 25‑50 lbs). Use of medium weight tools.
• Occasional: Strenuous to extreme physical effort that includes frequent use of heavy objects (e.g., 50+ pounds) and may also use heavy tools or require strenuous application in awkward positions.
• Frequent: Exposure to routine office noise and equipment.
• Frequent: Exposure to hazards typically found in general office environments where there is rarely to no exposure to injury or accident.
• Occasional: Exposure to hazards that are predictable or well protected against.
• Occasional: Exposure to marginal to moderate conditions that are unpredictable and may lead to injury.
• Frequent: Exposure to heat and noise along with working outside in the elements.
• Frequent: Exposure to hazardous conditions that may lead to…