Airport Maintenance Technician II

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Pensacola, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 01296
Department: Airport
Division: Maintenance
Opening Date: 05/29/2026
Closing Date: 6/12/2026 11:59 PM Central

Job Description

Department:
Airport
Pay Range: $44,387.20-$73,216.00 annually, depending on knowledge and experience.
Minimum Preparation for Work:

• Sufficient education to demonstrate ability to read and write and follow written instructions; and
• Two (2) years of experience in the construction and maintenance of buildings, facilities, and grounds, including operation of motorized equipment; or successful completion of the Facilities Maintenance Technician program as determined by the department.

Necessary Special Requirements:

• Possession of an appropriate driver license for equipment operated and any license, training or certification required by law or regulation to complete assigned tasks.
• Must satisfy all requirements to acquire and maintain Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security clearance.

Nature of Work:
This is skilled work in construction, maintenance and repair work done in an airport environment. Work in the operation of a variety of complex or heavy specialized equipment. This requires special skills in dealing with the public and working under the security requirements mandated by the TSA and other government agencies.

An employee in this class works independently performing facilities maintenance in a variety of light construction, preventative maintenance, repair, and upkeep projects. Employee operates front end loaders, dump trucks, tractors, and commercial mowers while maintaining airfield and airport grounds. Work is performed under general supervision of the Maintenance Manager. Supervision may be exercised over contract unskilled or semi-skilled workers. This position is subject to regular on-call/re-call and must participate in the Airport's re-call program.

An employee in this category is subject to participate in regularly scheduled and unscheduled after-hours work.

Examples of Work:

• Performs all phases of building maintenance and repair work necessary to maintain and operate the Airport facilities.
• Performs maintenance work on the ground areas at the Airport including mowing operations, loading and unloading trucks, ditch clean out, erosion control, washout repair, herbicide application, and fence and sign repair.
• Performs all phases of airfield mechanical maintenance work which include the mechanical and security components of the airfield mechanical systems, security gates, lift stations and other plumbing systems.
• Repairs, tests, and maintains a variety of mechanical equipment such as potable water cabinets, fire lines and pumps, loading bridges, gates, and baggage belts.
• Performs and directs all phases of light construction, maintenance, and repair projects requiring skills in plumbing, painting, and carpentry.
• Checks equipment for routine servicing needs and provides minor maintenance work when required.
• Operates tractors, rotary and flail cutters, and powered brooms.
• Operates front-end loaders and dump trucks.
• Operates herbicide application equipment.
• Drives and operates sweeper vehicles.
• Assists supervisor with time and materials estimating and ordering.
• Obtains vendor material price quotes and makes purchases in accordance with city purchasing guidelines.
• Keeps and routes purchasing documents and computer based maintenance records and reports.
• Assists with airport emergencies, including aircraft mishaps.
• Operates automotive and other specialized mechanical equipment, uses a wide variety of hand and power tools.
• Cleans and maintains specified Airport facilities and properties, including clearing vegetation and some trash collecting.
• Performs runway and taxiway daily inspections in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines.
• Performs escort duties in Airport security areas.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

:

• Considerable knowledge of pertinent standard methods, practices, and procedures used in construction, maintenance and repair work.
• Considerable knowledge of materials, supplies, tools, equipment and practices used in the specific work area.
• Considerable knowledge…