Airport Maintenance Worker

County of Orange; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Orange’s John Wayne Airport is seeking an Airport Maintenance Worker to perform semi-skilled maintenance and operate heavy equipment. A Class B license with Air Brake Endorsement is required, and familiarity with Asset Works AiM is a plus. The role includes night/weekend shifts and strict adherence to safety protocols.

Applicants should have 2 years of relevant maintenance experience in 24/7 facilities and be able to read blueprints and manage basic admin tasks using MS Office.

Qualifications

• Two years of maintenance/construction experience in a 24/7 facility.
• Class B Driver's License with Air Brake Endorsement required; copy must be attached.
• Experience reading blueprints and following safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform semi-skilled maintenance and repair projects requiring carpentry, plumbing, construction, or electrical work.
• Operate heavy equipment such as sweeper, skip loader, and forklift.
• Service and repair automatic security gates, doors, and locks.
• Learn and use Asset Works AiM maintenance program to receive work orders and document completion.
• Lay out roadway stripes, pad lines, and directional signs.
• Use Word, Excel, and Outlook at a basic level.
• Read blueprints of airport facilities and record work completed.
• Respond to service calls, escalate as needed, and ensure passenger safety.

Skills

Two years maintenance experience

Blueprint reading

Effective communication

Tools

Asset Works AiM

Word

Excel

Outlook

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

AIRPORT MAINTENANCE WORKER

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

This recruitment will establish an open eligible list that will be used to fill current and future Airport Maintenance Worker positions. The eligible list established may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.

DEADLINE TO APPLY

This recruitment will be open for a minimum of five (5) business days and will close on Monday, November 16, 2026, at 11:59 P.M. (PST).

JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT

With consistently Award Winning guest experience, John Wayne Airport (JWA) has been a major cornerstone of Orange County for more than 100 years. Located in beautiful Southern California, we currently serve approximately 11.7 million annual passengers. We strive to provide a superior guest experience to ensure travel is convenient and stress-free. The County of Orange owns and operates the airport, and the service area includes more than three million people within 34 cities and unincorporated areas of Orange County and beyond.

As a medium-hub airport, we offer commercial flights to more than 40 nonstop destinations in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. Eleven commercial airlines and two air cargo airlines fly out of the Airport. It is home to nearly 500 general aviation (private, non-commercial) aircraft, representing 60% of total operations, and includes two full-service fixed base operators and one limited-use general aviation facility.

• Mission: ConnectingPeople, Places and Opportunities.
• Vision: To be an airport of choice by creating exceptional experiences.
• Core Values: REACH
  • Respect
  • Environmental Stewardship
  • Accountability
  • Collaboration
  • Honesty

AIRPORT MAINTENANCE DIVISION

The Maintenance Division's mission is to ensure safe, clean, and dependable facilities at John Wayne Airport (JWA). The Division manages projects, contracts, maintenance, and general services focused on ensuring superior guest experience, a safe and secure airport, and optimizing the useful life and reliability of JWA systems, equipment, and facilities in a proactive, cost-effective manner.

The Division manages the maintenance and repair of most County-owned and operated facilities, systems, and assets at JWA, including approximately 3.4 million square feet of building space spread over 17 facilities on over 500 acres.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Airport Maintenance Worker will, under supervision, perform a variety of semi-skilled and manual labor tasks, including maintaining airport facilities.

Responsibilities and duties for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performing a wide variety of maintenance and repair projects requiring building trade or mechanical trade skills
• Operating various pieces of heavy equipment, such as a sweeper, skip loader, and forklift
• Servicing and repairing automatic security gates, doors, and locks
• Learning and using Asset Works (AiM) Maintenance Program to receive work orders, and document the completion of tasks
• Laying out roadway dividing stripes, pad lines, and various directional signs
• Effectively use computer tools such as Word, Excel, and Outlook at a basic level
• Performing the full range of semiskilled maintenance tasks required at the airport
• Performing tasks associated with clean up of trash, weeds and debris in flood control channels, pump stations, dams, and basins
• Conducting initial assessment when responding to a service call. Making appropriate repairs if within the scope of responsibility and training, and/or escalating repair to an appropriate skilled trades or contracted service provider; if escalating a repair to skilled trades or contracted service provider, taking any immediate steps necessary to ensure passenger safety/guest experience (e.g. posting warning signs; marking area out of service; restricting access)
• Recording work completed, timekeeping, equipment, and material
• Reading and interpreting blueprints of airport facilities

Work Hours

4/10 schedule: one weekend day per week (please note: days are subject to change). John Wayne Airport anticipates the schedule or shifts for positions filled with this recruitment will be similar to the following:

• Night Shift: Wednesday through Saturday, from 8:00 PM – 6:30 AM (4-10’s including one weekend day)

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES

The ideal candidate will possess two (2) years of experience in building construction or maintenance within a commercial or institutional facility that operates 24/7/365, performing semi-skilled duties such as carpentry, plumbing, construction, or electrical work.

A Class B License with Air Brake Endorsement is required, and a copy must be attached to the application.

The ideal candidate will also have extensive experience in the following key competencies:

Technical Knowledge

• Working with and understanding technical information related to the job responsibilities for this position
• Understanding of reading and analyzing blueprints and schematics
• Operating sweepers, heavy equipment vehicles, and trucks both on and off-road, as well as forklift and scissor lifts
• Responding promptly and effectively in airport emergencies
• Basic computer skills, Microsoft Suite

Industry | Safety Knowledge

• Understanding of typical job requirements for line-level trades and technicians required by California Occupational Safety and Health (Cal-OSHA)
• Experience following safety programs
• Knowledge of safety and building codes applicable to the construction, maintenance, and repair of industrial facilities

Effective Communication

• Ability to work positively and effectively to resolve issues and develop collaboration within internal team settings as well as with County of Orange agencies and/or external stakeholders
• Ability to represent the organization effectively and communicate articulately, while demonstrating organizational integrity
• Maintain cooperative relationships and deal tactfully within and across organizational lines
• Maintain positive and professional responses during all work periods
• Deliver technical and conceptual information clearly and articulately, both orally and in writing, to a wide variety of audiences

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

AIRPORT ACCESS REQUIREMENTS

Employees must clear a background check, which includes a Criminal History Records Check (CHRC), Transportation Security Administration (TSA) check, and Security Threat Assessment (STA) check. Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Airport Access Badge with an Airport Driving Endorsement within ten (10) days of employment. Airport Access Badge must be maintained and renewed every year.

LICENSE

Possession of a valid California Driver's License, Class B, by date of appointment and while employed in this series.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified applicants. After screening, qualified applicants will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.

Application Screening | (Refer/Non-Refer)

Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those applicants who meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.

Online Assessment I Multiple Choice (Un-proctored, Weighted 100%)

Applicants who meet desirable qualifications will be invited to participate in one or more job-related assessments. Applicants will be notified of their test date and access code, if applicable. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list.

Eligible List

Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.

Veterans Employment Preference

The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

The County of Orange is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Individuals who require a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should notify the recruiter listed on the job posting as soon as possible. Documentation supporting the accommodation request may be required.

EMAIL NOTIFICATION

Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.

NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply. Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com". If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact Michelle Bocicor at [e-mail] or [phone].

Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.