Airport Maintenance Worker

Do you want to work for an organization with a purpose? Come work for the Metropolitan Airports Commission! Our Field Maintenance team is committed to providing exceptional airport experiences, so Minnesota thrives.

We are looking to add dedicated team members to keep the runways at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport clear for departure. In the winter months, this team is busy clearing snow from runways, taxiways, roadways, terminals, and public areas. When the snow is not falling, Airport Maintenance Workers are busy with groundskeeping, mowing, trash removal, fence installation, concrete, masonry, and asphalt repairs, and other duties that keep the airport looking great.

• Hiring pay range: $31.575 - $34.738/hour
• +$0.60/hour
  - Class A CDL
  -OR- +$.40/hour
  - Forklift Certification
• +1.25/hour - 2nd Shift (Afternoon, Weekend Afternoon)
• +$2.00/hour - 3rd Shift (Night)

Note:

Wages and pay differentials listed above are based on 2025 rates. Contract negotiations for 2026 wages and pay differentials are in progress and the outcome may affect these rates.

• Day:
  Monday – Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
• Afternoon:
  Monday – Friday, 2:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
• Night:
  Sunday – Thursday, 10:00 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.
• Weekend Day:
  Saturday – Wednesday, 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
• Weekend Afternoon:
  Saturday – Wednesday, 2:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Shift assignments are bid twice each calendar year, based on seniority. New employees typically start on the day shift, then transfer to the night shift for the training period before moving to their assigned shift.

In addition to competitive hourly wages, Airport Maintenance Workers can also earn overtime. Employees in this position may be eligible for annual incentive pay of up to 10% of total compensation depending on organizational performance.

Primarily performs maintenance duties to FAA standards, including skilled and semi-skilled work to maintain the airport’s airfields, grounds, and roadway maintenance functions. Work may be in close proximity to aircraft operations. Typical duties include snow and ice control on airfields and in public areas such as roadways and terminal areas. Tasks include groundskeeping, concrete and asphalt pavement and masonry repairs, truck driving, mowing, weed control, fence installation and repair, garbage removal, and general cleanup of the airfield and public areas.

The position is represented by the Minnesota Teamsters Public and Law Enforcement Employees’ Union, Local 320. This position requires at least a Class B commercial driver’s license. This is a safety-sensitive position and will require a pre-employment drug screen.

Questions regarding this position can be directed to Alaina Reede de or . Applications will be accepted until 3:00 p.m. on Friday, July 17, 2026. MAC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If an accommodation is required for participation in the application process because of a disability, please contact Tekia Jefferson at  or Tekia.

Jefferson. MAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, age, nationality, or disability.

Education Requirements— High school diploma or equivalent. Possession of a Class B Commercial Driver’s license (CDL) with airbrake endorsement.

• Minimum: Satisfactory driving record; ability to perform physical labor; ability to lift up to 50 pounds; ability to work outdoors in severe weather; ability to communicate clearly; ability to climb in/out of vehicles; ability to pass a criminal history and employment background check; ability to pass a physical examination.
• Desirable: Possession of a Class A CDL with airbrake endorsement; previous field maintenance experience at MSP or another airport; two years of work experience operating commercial-rated vehicles, heavy equipment, and/or large agricultural machinery; experience in snow removal operations; pavement maintenance; landscaping or parks maintenance; chemical applications related to groundskeeping; commercial property maintenance; experience with two-way radio equipment.