Airport Maintenance Worker

Manitowoc County Employment Opportunities

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• Location 1815 Freedom Way,Manitowoc, WI, 54220,United States
• Base Pay $19.80 - $24.73 / Hour
• Employee Type Full-time Regular
• Manage Others No

Description

Make a difference in keeping our airport safe, reliable, and ready for takeoff!

We are seeking a dependable, hands-on individual to join our team as an Airport Maintenance Worker. This position plays an important role in maintaining the airport, its grounds, and equipment to ensure a safe, clean, and well‑maintained environment for airport operations. If you enjoy working outdoors, solving problems, and performing a variety of maintenance tasks, this could be the opportunity for you!

Key Responsibilities

Maintain airport grounds, facilities, and adjacent properties in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Bureau of Aeronautics (BOA) requirements and standards.

Perform routine maintenance, repairs, and replacements of airport lighting, signage, and related components.

Operate equipment and perform snow and ice removal on runways and airport grounds to support safe, year‑round operations.

Perform basic mechanical repairs and maintenance on airport vehicles, machinery, and equipment.

Assist with general groundskeeping and upkeep to maintain a safe, clean, and professional airport environment.

Help ensure airport facilities, grounds, and equipment remain in good working condition.

Requirements

A high school diploma and a Wisconsin Driver's license is required along with whatever education and work experience provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Summary

At Manitowoc County, we invest in our employees' health, financial security, and work‑life balance.

Choose from a robust selection of benefits designed to support you and your family, including:

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Coverage
• Hospital Indemnity Coverage

Financial Security & Retirement

Plan confidently for your future with:

• Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)
• Deferred Compensation Retirement Savings Plan
• Employer‑supported income protection through Short‑Term Disability Income Continuation
• Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance

Paid Time Off

Enjoy generous paid leave benefits, including:

• Discounted subscription to the Savi Student Loan Forgiveness Program, helping employees navigate and maximize federal student loan forgiveness opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer

Manitowoc County is committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful workplace where all employees can thrive. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, military service, arrest or conviction record, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the recruitment and employment process for qualified individuals with disabilities. Applicants requiring accommodation should contact the Manitowoc County Personnel Department at (920) 683‑4063.

NOTE:

Per - Wis. Stat. § 19.36(7) Records that would reveal the identities of job applicants must be kept confidential if the applicants so request in writing. However, the identities of final candidates to local public office may not be withheld. A final candidate is an individual who is one of the five most qualified applicants, or a member of the final pool if that is larger than five.

If there are fewer than five candidates, each one is a final candidate. Please contact the Personnel Department at 920‑683‑4063 if you have questions regarding this information or you would like to keep your information confidential.

Additional Information

• Recruitment Closing Time/Date Friday, October 30th at 4pm