Airfield Technician I

Aviation Authority-Tampa International Airport; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Aviation Authority-Tampa International Airport is seeking an Airfield Technician I to support 24/7 operations, maintaining airfield markings, pavements, and safety across the airport grounds in Tampa. Responsibilities include routine grounds cleanup, equipment operation, and adhering to FAA standards while responding to emergency calls as needed.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, at least one year of related field experience, and a valid Florida driver license with MAT driving

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience with heavy equipment, general construction, maintenance, or related field.
• Possess MAT driving privileges and a valid Florida Driver License.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools and maintain safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily grounds cleanup and debris removal across airport property.
• Perform airfield maintenance, pavement inspections, and repairs per FAA FAR Part 139.
• Maintain pavement lines, shoulders, and appurtenances; manage drainage components.
• Operate power equipment (sweepers, painting, mowing, compressors, loaders).
• Maintain perimeter fencing, perform right-of-way upkeep, and ensure safe operations.
• Adhere to safety protocols, report hazards, and maintain attendance as required.

Skills

Airfield maintenance

Heavy equipment operation

Hand & power tools

Safety procedures

Communication

Customer service

PPE adherence

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description - 241198.Airfield Technician I (TRA0000DJ)

241198.Airfield Technician I - ( TRA0000DJ )

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under the general direction of an Airfield Supervisor, the Airfield Technician I performs technical work related to the operations and duties of leading and assigning tasks in safety, maintenance, and security within the airport environment. This role involves various tasks, including the maintenance of airfield paint markings, pavement condition indexing, and field conditioning, as well as ensuring security requirements are met. The Airfield Technician I performs daily grounds cleanup, manages trash and debris removal (Excluding Hazardous Materials , conducts pavement inspections, and conducts repairs on asphalt, concrete, and fencing.

This position requires flexibility to work rotating shifts, including days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays, to meet the demands of our 24/7 operations.

Requires availability for emergency call-in.

COMPENSATION: $22.82

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conducts daily cleanup of grounds, roadways, and AOA areas, including the removal of trash and debris from airport property.
• Performs airfield grounds maintenance tasks, including pavement inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs to ensure compliance with FAA FAR Part 139.
• Maintains proper grades at pavement shoulders, NAVAIDs, manholes, drop inlets, and other airfield appurtenances.
• Manages and maintains stormwater drainage components, including drop inlets, outfalls, riprap ditches, and detention ponds, to prevent ponding and ensure proper drainage.
• Conducts maintenance of painted lines and markings on runways, taxiways, aprons, parking lots, garages, and roadways.
• Cuts grass in and around airfield areas, including edge lights, signs, light lanes, and fence lines.
• Clears brush on hillsides, drainage ditches, and fence lines to maintain visibility and safety.
• Performs preparation work and painting of airfield markings to ensure compliance with FAA standards.
• Operates power equipment such as sweeper trucks, painting equipment, mowing equipment, air compressors, and front-end loaders.
• Maintains perimeter fencing and gates, performing right-of-way maintenance, including mowing, trimming, and herbicide application.

Adhere to all safety protocols and regulations while performing tasks to ensure a safe working environment, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and reporting potential hazards.

Regular and reliable attendance is required as an essential function of this position.

This list is not intended to be all inclusive and you may not be responsible for every item listed. The employer reserves the right to assign additional functions and responsibilities, as necessary.

COMPETENCIES

• Job Knowledge: Has adequate knowledge of the fundamentals of the job.
• Work Quality: Adequate completion of work that is neat and accurate; rarely needs correction.
• Customer Focus: Give high priority to customer satisfaction and customer service; Anticipate member/business needs and act accordingly.

Dependability: Being trustworthy, punctual, and reliable, consistently fulfilling commitments and responsibilities, and being counted on to deliver quality work on time, demonstrating a consistent and predictable performance level across tasks and situations.

REQUIRED FOR ALL HCAA JOBS

• In the event of an emergency or disaster that impacts the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority (HCAA), an employee may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee’s department or the HCAA Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Such assignments may be before, during, or after the emergency/disaster.
• Complies with all HCAA Policies, Procedures, and Standards.

QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS)

High School Diploma or equivalent.

One (1) year experience in working with heavy equipment, general construction, maintenance, or related field.

Or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Obtain and maintain Ramp and Movement Area (MAT) driving privileges

Must possess a valid Florida Driver License.

• Knowledgeof common trade tasks, procedures, techniques, and the tools required for efficient airfield maintenance operations.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools, including electrical and gas-operated equipment, used in airfield maintenance.
• Abilityto work independently with general supervision while maintaining a safe and effective work environment.
• Abilityto operate maintenance vehicles safely to transport equipment and personnel to various work sites.
• Abilityto maintain a clean and organized work site during and after project completion.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others within and outside the Authority.
• Ability to handle restricted, sensitive, and confidential information.
• Ability to provide outstanding customer service, serve the public, and represent the Authority with courtesy and professionalism.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

Continuous standing & walking.

Continuous lifting up to 50 Ibs or more.

Reaching overhead, kneeling & crawling up to 6 hours per day.

Occasional climbing.

Continuous exposure to extreme weather, chemicals, insects & excessive noise.

Continuous use of car/light truck.

Continuous use of heavy equipment and power tools.

The Aviation Authority-Tampa International Airport welcomes and encourages applications from minorities, veterans, and persons with physical and mental disabilities, and will reasonably accommodate the needs of those persons in the application, testing and hiring process. The decision to grant reasonable accommodation requests will be made on a case-by-case basis.