Airport Maintenance Technician – Grounds & Facilities (24/7)

Broward County; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eleven paid holidays

Vacation (PTO) 2 weeks/year

Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000

Paid parental leave

Health benefits

Health Savings Account up to $2,000

County retirement system (FRS)

457 deferred compensation matches up

Job summary

Broward County is seeking a Maintenance Worker to perform a variety of building and grounds maintenance at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The role requires working under supervisory guidance and independently when appropriate to keep facilities clean, safe and well-maintained.

Starting wage is $17.63/hour with duties including landscape care, signage, equipment maintenance, and coordination with other County staff.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 3 months of maintenance or related experience.
• Must possess a valid Florida Class E Driver's License.
• Ability to obtain/maintain SIDA access and airfield driving privileges.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts, including holidays, weekends and emergencies.
• Outdoor work in hot, humid, and other weather conditions is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains grounds and landscape areas so they are presentable, clean and safe.
• Patch asphalt, install/mend fences, and perform runway/taxiway repairs.
• Remove and install signage across the Airport campus.
• Perform facility maintenance to ensure a clean, safe environment for the public and staff.
• Handle light janitorial duties to keep work areas and equipment clean.
• Follow safety directives and communicate clearly with coworkers and supervisors.
• Operate and monitor traffic control measures to ensure safety at the site.
• Utilize CMMS to document work and track equipment usage.

Skills

Building maintenance experience

Grounds maintenance experience

Fence installation

Airfield driving

Tools

FDOT Flagger Certification

MOT Certification

Forklift & Aerial Lift Training

Job description

Broward County is seeking a Maintenance Worker to perform a variety of building and grounds maintenance at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The role requires working under supervisory guidance and independently when appropriate to keep facilities clean, safe and well-maintained.

Starting wage is $17.63/hour with duties including landscape care, signage, equipment maintenance, and coordination with other County staff.