Airfield Ground Maintenance Worker

Albuquerque International Sunport; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Albuquerque is seeking an Airfield Ground Maintenance Worker in Albuquerque, NM. The role performs ground, facility and airfield maintenance tasks across the airport and facilities, including equipment repair and routine maintenance of runways and taxiways.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and 2 years of related maintenance experience. Valid NM driver’s license and COP permit are required, with background checks and TSA access considerations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of general maintenance/grounds/street/construction/paving experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Perform general airfield maintenance including cleaning and grounds upkeep.
• Maintain runways, taxiways, facilities, and related areas; perform minor repairs on equipment.
• Operate trucks, tractors and other airport vehicles; inspect for maintenance needs.
• Operate power-driven cleaning and snow removal equipment; assist with repairs.
• Mow and maintain landscaped areas around runways and roads; perform minor equipment repairs.
• Conduct grounds maintenance and custodial tasks; clean buildings and restrooms.
• Assist with snow removal and de-icing of ramps and streets as needed.
• Drive vehicles with trailers to transport equipment and materials between sites.

Skills

Driver's License

COP Permit

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Airfield Ground Maintenance Worker

Salary: $38,355.20 - $40,539.20 Annually

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 2700323

Department: Aviation

Division: AV-Airfield Maint

Opening Date: 09/24/2026

Closing Date: 11/17/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Bargaining Unit: BL

Description

Provide ground, facility, labor and airfield maintenance duties for the airport and its facilities working through the Airfield Maintenance Division. Duties include repair of airport equipment, surrounding property, and facilities; operate pavement maintenance equipment to repair airfield surfaces and perform a variety of maintenance tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Essential Functions

• Perform general Airfield maintenance activities at the airport including cleaning and maintaining airport parking lots, facilities, and grounds.
• Maintain airport runways and taxiways and related areas and facilities; perform a wide variety of maintenance tasks and minor repairs of airport equipment, parking lots, facilities, and grounds.
• Operate trucks, tractors and other airport equipment and vehicles; maintain and inspect equipment and vehicles for repair and maintenance needs.
• Operate and perform routine and minor maintenance of power-driven cleaning and snow removal equipment; assist technicians with equipment repair projects.
• Mow landscaped areas and medians around runways, taxiways and roads; maintain and repair equipment; to include minor repairs to motorized equipment including weed trimmers and blowers.
• Perform grounds maintenance labor activities to include minor maintenance and repairs to airfield, facilities, and grounds.
• Perform general building janitorial and custodial duties; sweep, mop, buff floors, vacuum and shampoo carpets; clean windows, mirrors, restrooms and meeting rooms.
• Perform traffic control duties to maintain traffic flow and safe job site environment.
• Perform minor concrete and asphalt repairs; basic street repair tasks including asphalt patching.
• Drive vehicles with trailer in tow to transport equipment, materials, tools to and from job sites.
• Assist with snow removal and de-icing of airport ramp and streets using snowplows, blowers, and sand spreaders as assigned.
• Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures; maintain effective communications with communications tower and other required airport safety communication divisions and areas.

Supplemental Functions

• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Respond to airfield ground emergencies as requested.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

Education directly related to the minimum requirements below may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

High school diploma or GED; and Two (2) years of experience in general maintenance, grounds maintenance, street maintenance, construction, or paving.

Additional Requirements

• Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
• Possession of a valid City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.
• Must be able to successfully qualify for and maintain a Sunport Access Control Card as determined by the criteria set forth by the policies and guidelines of the Aviation Department and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
• Successful completion of a security background check conducted by U.S. Customs & Border Protection, if applicable.

Working Conditions

Environmental

Airfield environment; work around construction equipment and aircraft; exposure to noise, and inclement weather conditions.

Physical

Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for heavy, moderate or light lifting; walking standing or sitting for prolonged periods; and operating motorized equipment and vehicles.

Total Rewards

Total Rewards — City of Albuquerque

The City of Albuquerque takes pride in offering our employees one of the most attractive Total Rewards packages in New Mexico. In addition to competitive salaries, the City provides benefit options for health, pharmacy, dental, vision, life, disability, and much more. The City also has pre-tax savings plans for healthcare, childcare, and parking. Employees participate in the state’s public retirement system (PERA), with the City paying up to 75 percent of the employee’s contribution. That’s higher than any other contribution rate in the state of New Mexico!

• Paid holidays? Check
• Paid parental leave? Check
• Paid birthdays off? Check
• Vacation and sick leave starting Day 1? Check and check

Our people matter and we prioritize physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. With resources such as onsite and mobile medical clinics, an employee assistance program that encourages work-life balance, and tuition assistance and professional development pathways, the City is committed to equipping our employees with tools to better their lives and grow their careers while serving their community.

Education Levels

• No High School Diploma
• High School Diploma or GED
• Non/degree accredited- Some College
• Associates
• Bachelors
• Masters
• Juris Doctorate
• Doctorate

Years of Work Experience

• No experience
• 1 to less than 6 months
• 6 to less than 12 months
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years to less than 8 years
• 8 years to less than 9 years
• 9 years to less than 10 years
• 10 years to less than 11 years
• 11 years to less than 12 years
• 12 years to less than 13 years
• 13 or more years

Driver's License Eligibility

• Yes
• No

Employer

City of Albuquerque

Address: 400 Marquette N.W.

Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87103

Phone: [phone]

Website: http://CABQ.GOV