Airport Maintenance Worker

Milwaukee-County; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee County is seeking an Airport Maintenance Worker at General Mitchell Airport to perform maintenance on roads, grounds, runways, taxiways, parking areas and buildings. The role requires operation of motorized equipment and adherence to FAA standards.

The position demands a WI resident with a valid WI driver’s license, a high school diploma or GED, and at least two years of semi-skilled mechanical/grounds experience. CDL-B and Class 1 Airport Driver licenses are required within six months.

Qualifications

• Current resident of WI
• Valid WI Driver’s License
• High school diploma or GED
• At least two years of semi-skilled mechanical, building and grounds experience
• Ability to lift/carry up to 60 lbs. and push/pull up to 60 lbs

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain motorized equipment including vans, trucks, loaders, backhoes, skid steer, graders, sweepers, and snow removal equipment.
• Perform maintenance, repairs and improvements to airport roads, grounds, airfield pavement and fence lines.
• Perform maintenance to airport buildings and fixtures.
• Participate in training and train others; assist in training maintenance personnel.

Skills

Equipment operation

Grounds maintenance

Building repairs

Training others

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

/Airport Maintenance Worker

General Mitchell Airport

Hourly Pay Rate: $26.45

Closing Date: 9/30/2026 or upon receiving the first 50 applications submissions.

WORKING ON ANY ASSIGNED SHIFT ANY DAY OR NIGHT OF THE WEEK OR DURING EMERGENCY SITUATIONS WILL BE REQUIRED.

Job Summary:

Perform maintenance and improvements to Airport roads, grounds, runways, taxiways, parking areas, buildings, fixtures and fence lines. Operate and maintain specialized motorized equipment for the purpose of grounds maintenance and snow removal. Work is performed to maintain compliance with FAA standards.

Essential Duties:

• Operate and maintain motorized equipment: Operate and maintain a variety of motorized equipment to include: Vans, trucks, loaders backhoes, skid steer, graders, sweepers and specialized snow removal equipment. Perform daily maintenance and make minor adjustments on equipment.
• Perform maintenance, repairs and improvements to Airport property: Perform maintenance, repairs and improvements to Airport roads, grounds, airfield pavement and fence lines.
• Perform maintenance to buildings and fixtures: Perform maintenance and repairs to Airport buildings and fixtures.
• Participate in training and train others: Participate in various training classes and seminars. Assist in training other maintenance personnel.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current Resident of WI
• Valid WI Driver’s License
• High school diploma or G. E. D. equivalent
• At least Two (2) year of experience of semi-skilled mechanical, building and grounds
• Ability to lift/carry up to 60 lbs. and push/pull up to 60Ibs. Is required.

License:

• Obtain within 6 months of hire and maintain Commercial Driver’s License-Class B with air brake endorsement
• Obtain within 6 months upon hire and maintain throughout employment - Class 1 Airport Drivers License

NOTE:

This original application is open to permanent residents of the state of Wisconsin at the time of application. In accordance withSection 11, Rule3 of theCivil Service Rules a non-competitive examination will be held for this position. The non-competitive examination will consist of criteria deemed appropriate by the Director of Human Resources.

APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF FILING APPLICATION