Airport Maintenance Worker

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Airport Maintenance Worker

General Mitchell Airport

Hourly Pay Rate: $26.45

Closing Date: 04/22/2026 or upon receiving 50 applications.

WORKING ON ANY ASSIGNED SHIFT ANY DAY OR NIGHT OF THE WEEK OR DURING EMERGENCY SITUATIONS WILL BE REQUIRED.

Job Summary: Perform maintenance and improvements to Airport roads, grounds, runways, taxiways, parking areas, buildings, fixtures and fence lines. Operate and maintain specialized motorized equipment for the purpose of grounds maintenance and snow removal. Work is performed to maintain compliance with FAA standards.

Essential Duties:

• Operate and maintain motorized equipment: Operate and maintain a variety of motorized equipment to include: Vans, trucks, loaders backhoes, skid steer, graders, sweepers and specialized snow removal equiment. Perform daily maintenance and make minor adjustments on equipment.
• Perform maintenance, repairs and improvements to Airport property: Perform maintenance, repairs and improvements to Airport roads, grounds, airfield pavement and fence lines.
• Perform maintenance to buildings and fixtures: Perform maintenance and repairs to Airport buildings and fixtures.
• Participate in training and train others: Participate in variious training classes and seminars. Assist in trainig other maintenance personnel.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current Resident of WI
• Valid WI Driver's License
• High school diploma or G. E. D. equivalent
• At least Two (2) year of experience of semi-skilled mechanical, building and grounds
• Ability to lift/carry up to 60 lbs. and push/pull up to 60Ibs. Is required.

License:

• Obtain within 6 months of hire and maintain Commercial Driver's License-Class B with air brake endorsement
• Obtain within 6 months upon hire and maintain throughout employment - Class 1 Airport Drivers License

NOTE: This original application is open to permanent residents of the state of Wisconsin at the time of application. In accordance with Section 11, Rule 3 of the Civil Service Rules a non-competitive examination will be held for this position. The non-competitive examination will consist of criteria deemed appropriate by the Director of Human Resources.

APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF FILING APPLICATION

Milwaukee County is committed to fostering an equitable working environment, free from discrimination and harassment, on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. We prohibit any form of discrimination, harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, pregnancy related condition, national origin, age, disability, FMLA status, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, or any other category or status that is now or in the future protected by federal, state, and local law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing, background checks and pre-employment physicals subject to job requirements. If special accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936.