Airport Maintenance Worker

Milwaukee County oversees operations from our Airport, Behavioral Health, Child Support Enforcement, Combined Court Operations, Sheriffs Department, Community Reintegration Center, Human Services, Parks, Public Safety, Public Works, Fleet Operations, Transportation, and at the Zoo. Our departments are also dedicated to our Seniors in the Department on Aging, those with Disabilities, and Veterans Affairs. Our employees also remain committed to serve the cultural, human, recreational and social needs of the entire community.

Milwaukee County offers a wide variety of interesting jobs for people who want to make a difference in our community. Milwaukee County provides a competitive benefit package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If disability related accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936. For application inquiries please contact careers@milwaukeecountywi.gov.

We are searching for Changemakers to come and join our team and discover our diverse and versatile community of independent spirits and unique talents, we are redefining the way you think about Milwaukee County!

Closing Date: May 28, 2025 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:

• Perform maintenance, repairs and improvements to Airport property - Perform maintenance, repairs and improvements to Airport runways, taxiways, aprons, roads, grounds, airfield pavement and fence lines. Maintenance can include, but is not limited to; pavement markings, pavement repair of concrete and asphalt, earth moving and grading, joint repair, lawn cutting and care, and tree and shrub maintenance and removal.
• Perform maintenance to buildings and fixtures - Perform maintenance and repairs to Airport buildings and fixtures. May include basic carpentry and other remedial construction skills to complete projects on the exterior and interior of buildings and fixtures. May include basic welding and sheet metal fabrication skills to complete a vast aray of projects.
• Operate Snow Removal Equipment during and after snow events - Using specialized airport snow removal equipment, clear snow from airside pavement (runway, taxiway, aprons, etc.) and landside (roads, sidewalks, etc.) through the use of plowing, sweeping, airport deicer chemical application, and other equipment as needed.
• Operate and maintain heavy motorized equipment - Operate and maintain a variety of motorized equipment to include Vans, trucks, loaders backhoes, skid steer, graders, sweepers and specialized snow removal equipment. Perform daily maintenance and make minor adjustments on equipment.
• Participate in training and train others - Participate in various training classes and seminars. Assist in training other maintenance personnel.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current Resident of WI
• Valid WI Driver's License
• High school diploma or G. E. D. equivalency is required.
• At least Two (2) year of experience of semi-skilled mechanical, building and grounds is required.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 60 lbs. and push/pull up to 60Ibs. Is required.
• Must have good eyesight, hearing and physical ability is required.
• Able to work long hours during emergency situations and in adverse weather 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 Airfield Driving Certification

Pay Range:

This role is an hourly paid role ranging from $26.45 - $30.49 per hour.

(NOTE: Appointees to Airport Maintenance Worker positions must successfully demonstrate skill in the use and operation of airport equipment.)

THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE OMNIBUS TRANSPORTATION TESTING ACT OF 1991 AND THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION REGULATIONS, INCLUDING MANDATORY DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING, APPLY TO THESE POSITIONS. THE APPOINTING DEPARTMENT WILL CONDUCT A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION WITH PREVIOUS EMPLOYERS AND DRUG TESTING OF ALL CANDIDATES CERTIFIED FOR APPOINTMENT.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Contact with employees or others primarily at routine level involving basic information exchange.
• Contact with peers and other involving explanation of information (these contacts may be within or outside department or division), and the gathering of factual information. May include the communication of sensitive or confidential information.
• Limited external contact; gather information, answer queries, or ask assistance.
• Read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos
• Read and interpret safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions and procedures manuals.
• Regularly makes decisions involving how a project or operation will be conducted (i.e. sequence or method), and generally form an available set of alternatives or precedent.

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.

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.