Airport Maintenance Technician – Grounds, Lighting & Systems

Lafayette Airport Commission; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Retirement

Job summary

Lafayette Airport Commission is seeking a Maintenance Worker II to support ground and facilities upkeep at the airport. This role involves operating radio-equipped tractors, mowing, chemical applications, and performing pavement and lighting repairs.

The position requires basic literacy, arithmetic, and completion of Aircraft Operating Area (AOA) training, with related maintenance experience or vocational training in HVAC, welding, or electrical helping qualify candidates.

Qualifications

• Literacy and ability to perform basic arithmetic.
• Knowledge of airport airfield lighting, methods and materials for pavement and grounds maintenance.
• The use of aircraft and maintenance radios.
• Completion of Aircraft Operating Area (AOA) training.
• Some airport maintenance experience or related maintenance/repair and minor construction activities; hvac/welding/electrical training may qualify.

Responsibilities

• Operate radio equipped tractors with mowing or chemical application attachments in aircraft operating areas and security restricted areas.
• Perform pavement and lighting repairs and maintain airport grounds.
• Carry out mechanical, electrical and plumbing tasks; conduct preventative maintenance on buildings and equipment.
• Work independently or as part of a crew depending on the task.

Skills

Literacy

Arithmetic

Airfield lighting knowledge

Radio operation

Education

High school diploma

HVAC certificate

Welding certificate

Electrical certificate

Job description

Lafayette Airport Commission is seeking a Maintenance Worker II to support ground and facilities upkeep at the airport. This role involves operating radio-equipped tractors, mowing, chemical applications, and performing pavement and lighting repairs.

The position requires basic literacy, arithmetic, and completion of Aircraft Operating Area (AOA) training, with related maintenance experience or vocational training in HVAC, welding, or electrical helping qualify candidates.