Airport Grounds & Runway Support - Part Time (Flexible)

City of Independence, Iowa; Independence (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Independence, Iowa is seeking an Airport Part‑Time Laborer to support essential airport operations. The role involves grounds maintenance, mowing, snow removal, and facility upkeep on an as‑needed basis within the airport grounds and movement area.

The ideal candidate is safety‑oriented, dependable, and able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions; it requires the ability to lift up to 100 lbs, valid Iowa driver’s license, and on‑call availability with seasonal hours.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid State of Iowa driver’s license.
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs. and perform heavy manual labor.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and airport environments.

Responsibilities

• Operate City vehicles to travel to work locations.
• Perform snow removal and landscaping maintenance.
• Use power tools for grounds and facility upkeep.
• Inspect and replace runway, taxiway and hangar lights.
• Assist with fuel operations and greeting customers as needed.

Skills

Safety awareness

Heavy manual labor

Tool operation

Reading instructions

Teamwork

Tools

Power tools

Equipment maintenance

Job description

City of Independence, Iowa is seeking an Airport Part‑Time Laborer to support essential airport operations. The role involves grounds maintenance, mowing, snow removal, and facility upkeep on an as‑needed basis within the airport grounds and movement area.

The ideal candidate is safety‑oriented, dependable, and able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions; it requires the ability to lift up to 100 lbs, valid Iowa driver’s license, and on‑call availability with seasonal hours.