Airport Facilities Maintenance Technician II

City of Chesapeake Virginia; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Chesapeake Virginia is seeking an Airfield and Facilities Maintenance Technician II to maintain airfield turf to spec and repair equipment and structures including electric bi-fold doors. Work is outdoors/indoors across the Chesapeake Regional Airport campus.

The role requires mechanical aptitude, ability to work independently, and a willingness to be on-call for weather emergencies. Shifts are Monday–Friday, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, with possible overtime and weather-related on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• One year of college in construction or maintenance trade, or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record may be required.

Responsibilities

• Operate turf tractors.
• Perform daily security checks and assessments.
• Maintain and repair electric bi-fold doors.
• Maintain current inventory of consumables.
• Problem solve independently and remain personable.
• Daily safety inspections of fuel facility.
• Occasionally climb ladders.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Outdoor work

Problem solving

Communications

Education

High school diploma or GED

One year college in construction/maintenance

Tools

Turf tractors

Electrical bi-fold door maintenance

Job description

Airport Facilities Maintenance Technician II

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The City of Chesapeake’s Department of Human Resources is serving as an advertising agent for this vacancy. Screening and selection will be handled by the Chesapeake Regional Airport Authority. Questions concerning the requisition or application status should be directed to the Chesapeake Regional Airport Authority by calling 757-432-8110 .

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position

Working Title of Vacant Position Airport Facilities Maintenance Technician II

Job Type

Job Type Full Time

Posting Type

Posting Type Public

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Department

Department CU AIRPORT AUTHORITY

Division

Division CHES REGIONAL AIRPORT

Requisition Number

Requisition Number 2026356

Number of hours worked per week

Number of hours worked per week 40

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday
Hours: 6:00 am – 2:30 pm
With on-call for weather and other emergencies

Work Site Location

Work Site Location Chesapeake Regional Airport

Position Driving Requirement

Position Driving Requirement R - Routine

Pay Grade

Pay Grade GE06

Pay Basis

Advertised Salary

Job Description

Chesapeake Regional Airport is seeking an innovative and highly motivated candidate who thrives on working independently outdoors/indoors as an Airfield and Facilities Maintenance Technician. A successful candidate will have mechanical aptitude and the needed ability/skills to maintain airfield turf to specification standards, and make repairs, as necessary, to equipment, facilities, and structures that include electric bi-fold doors.

Other responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Operate turf tractors.
• Make daily security checks and assessments.
• Perform periodic maintenance and repair on electric bi-fold doors.
• Maintain the current inventory of consumables.
• Problem solve independently and remain personable.
• Daily safety inspection of fuel facility.
• Occasionally expected to climb ladders.

Please note: candidate will experience jarring and bouncing while operating turf tractors and exposed to aircraft noise.

Required Qualifications

VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT :
Requires a high school diploma or GED and any combination of education and experience equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education in a construction or maintenance trade, or a closely related field.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES :
Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with the City Driving Standards . Special skills or equipment certification may be required.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT :
In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of one year of related, full-time equivalent experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT :
Performance of essential functions may require exposure to confined spaces. Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
DRUG - FREE WORK PLACE No employee may report for work or perform his or her assigned duties while impaired or under the influence of marijuana or any illegal or controlled substance (drug/marijuana) or alcohol. The purpose of this policy, in accordance with Title 49, CFR , Part 29 and the Drug-Free Work Place Act of 1988, is to ensure that the Chesapeake Airport Authority provides all of its employees with a drug-free and alcohol-free work place.

AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFYING FACTORS :

But are not limited to, the following:

• Convicted of, plead guilty to, or no contest to any felony.
• Convicted of, plead guilty to, or no contest to a misdemeanor involving acts of moral turpitude (lying, cheating, and stealing).
• Convicted of, plead guilty to, or no contest to a misdemeanor sex offense.
• Convicted of, plead guilty to, or no contest to domestic assault.
• Conviction of possession, manufacture, and/or distribution of illegal drugs, INCLUDING possession of marijuana or any cannabis derivative due to the USDOT and FAA drug free work-place policy. Use of Cocaine, LSD , PCP , or any type of hallucinogenic drug in the last five years, unless the candidate:
  • (i) has successfully completed a supervised drug rehabilitation program,
  • (ii) is participating in a supervised drug rehabilitation program and is no longer engaging in the illegal use of drugs.
• Dishonorable discharge, Bad conduct/Misconduct discharge, and Other than Honorable discharges from military service. General and Uncharacterized discharges from military service will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Proof of successful completion of or active participation in a supervised drug rehabilitation program must be furnished to the Chesapeake Regional Airport or Airport Authority.

Preferred Qualifications

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 07/17/2026

Job Close Date

Open Continuous Yes

ADA Checklist

Overall Physical Strength Demands

Overall Physical Strength Demands

Overall Physical Strength Demands M=Medium - Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly

Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.N = Never- Never occurs.

Standing

Standing Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Sitting

Sitting Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Walking

Walking Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Lifting

Lifting Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Lifting Amount

Lifting Amount Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs

Carrying

Carrying Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Carrying Weight

Carrying Weight Exerting up to 20 lbs

Pushing/Pulling

Pushing/Pulling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Pushing/Pulling Weight

Pushing/Pulling Weight Exerting up to 20 lbs

Reaching

Reaching Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Handling

Handling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Fine Dexterity

Fine Dexterity Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.