Airport Maintenance Worker​/Firefighter; Part-Time

Airport Maintenance Worker / Firefighter (Part-Time)

• Posted:
  March 2, 2026
• Airport
• Washington County

Job Title: Airport Maintenance Worker / Firefighter (Part-Time)

Grade: 9

Department: Hagerstown Regional Airport

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting Manager (Airport Fire Chief)

Perform responsible protective service work in fire suppression and rescue services in emergency situations and skilled and semi-skilled work in maintenance of the airport grounds and Terminal facility along with service as an Airline Grounds Operations Agent in support of scheduled flights. Direction is provided by the Airport Fire Rescue and Firefighting Manager (Airport Fire Chief) and the Airline Station Leader.

• Respond to emergency fire and medical situations. Provide fire suppression and related rescue, entry, ventilation, salvage, emergency medical and hazardous materials containment services.
• Conduct routine ARFF vehicle readiness and equipment inventory checks.
• Conduct airfield safety inspections.
• Conduct daily interior and perimeter security checks.
• Maintain emergency services and airfield operational proficiency by attending FAA and DOD training classes.
• Perform normal caretaking duties including general cleaning and maintenance of the airport terminal as well as general exterior light maintenance including mowing and snow removal.
• Assist with airline ground handling operations (including but not limited to: baggage loading/unloading, marshalling aircraft in/out of gate area, deicing, servicing as a designated ramp observer, etc.).
• Work as needed, including on-site “after-hours”, responding to intercom calls from users of the terminal, parking lot to answer questions, collect payment with handheld point of sale device and/or generally resolve difficulties.
• Perform related tasks as required.

• General knowledge of the principles, methods, tools and techniques used in airport firefighting and emergency situations.
• Knowledge of the common practices, tools and terminology used in maintaining facilities.
• Must be pleasant and able to complete tasks effectively and safely while working in all varieties of weather, including severe weather.
• Ability to apply any chemicals used within and outside of the terminal, along with the use of equipment like grooming equipment and snow blower.
• Ability to be self‑motivated and work effectively while conducting oneself professionally around other associates and the general public.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• University of Maryland or equivalent Firefighter Level II.
• University of Maryland or equivalent Airport Firefighter certification desirable but not required.
• Maryland certified Emergency Medical Technician.
• National Safety Council or University of Maryland or equivalent Emergency Vehicle Operators Course.
• University of Maryland or equivalent Hazardous Materials Operations course.
• University of Maryland or equivalent Pump Operators course.
• Minimum of two (2) years of firefighting experience with a career or volunteer fire department.
• NIMS certifications should be submitted for evaluation.
• Applicant should have working knowledge of airport operations.
• Minimum three years’ experience in the operation of emergency vehicles.
• Airline ground handling experience is desirable.

A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

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