Airport Maintenance Worker III Temp

Flynoco; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 34,440 - 39,950; Part time

Job summary

A municipal airport seeks an Airport Maintenance Worker III to ensure safety and compliance in airport operations. Responsibilities include maintaining airfield facilities, equipment repair, and on-call support for snow removal and emergencies. A valid driver's license is required, and prior experience in maintenance or construction is preferred. This temporary position offers $25.00 - $29.00 per hour for 40 hours weekly with options for medical coverage.

Qualifications

• Experience in general maintenance, construction, equipment operation, or a related field.
• Ability to safely operate basic tools, light-duty machinery, and vehicles.
• Willingness to work in an airfield environment and learn airport-specific operations.

Responsibilities

• Carries out operational tasks and assists with maintaining airport equipment.
• Performs repair and maintenance of airport equipment and grounds.
• Provides 24/7 on-call support for operational needs.

Skills

General maintenance

Construction

Equipment operation

Workplace safety practices

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2 Year/Associate Degree

Tools

Light-duty machinery

Basic tools

Job description

Under the direction of the operations manager, the Airport Maintenance Worker III performs skilled and semi‑skilled work to ensure the airport remains safe, compliant, and operational 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. Responsible for maintaining and inspecting airfield facilities, pavements, lighting systems, grounds, buildings, and aircraft operating areas in accordance with FAA 14 CFR Part 139 requirements, airport policy, and industry best practices.

Salary and hiring range: $25.00 - $29.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience. This opportunity will be available to applicants until filled.

This is a temporary position, working 40 hours per week, for a maximum of 10 months. There is an option for medical coverage only.

A current resume is required, and a cover letter is preferred.

Essential Functions

• Carries out operational tasks and assists with maintaining airport equipment, and related equipment.
• Performs repair and maintenance of airport equipment and grounds under the direction of the supervisor.
• Provides 24/7 on‑call support for operational needs, including winter snow removal on nights and weekends when assigned.
• Executes all duties safely within an active airport environment where aircraft operations are ongoing.
• Maintains airfield facilities in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations upon completion of required training.

Other Job Functions

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Required: High School Diploma or GED.
• Preferred: 2 Year/Associate Degree.

Required Experience

• Experience in general maintenance, construction, equipment operation, or a related field.
• Ability to safely operate basic tools, light‑duty machinery, and vehicles.
• Basic understanding of workplace safety practices and the ability to follow established procedures.
• Willingness to work in an airfield environment and learn airport‑specific operations.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working at an airport, aviation facility, or similar operational environment.
• Some experience operating heavy or specialized equipment such as plows, loaders, tractors, mowers, or airfield maintenance machinery.
• Coursework or training in aviation, airport operations, facilities maintenance, construction, mechanics, or a related field.
• Familiarity with airport layouts, airfield markings, basic FAA rules, or general airport operations.
• Prior involvement in snow removal, groundskeeping, or maintenance programs.

Certifications

• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to obtain airport credentialing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be able to communicate effectively in writing and orally including by the use of aircraft radio communications.
• Must be fingerprinted and pass a ten‑year criminal history background check as required by TSA to work within airport secured areas.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Frequent: Minimal physical effort typically found in clerical work. Primarily sedentary, may occasionally lift and carry light objects. Walking and/or standing as needed and minimal.
• Frequent: Light to moderate physical effort that includes frequent standing or walking or maintaining arms and hands in the same position for repetitive tasks. Frequently works with light objects and light hand tools.
• Occasional: Moderate to considerable physical effort that includes working from ladders in awkward positions. Frequent use of light objects and medium weight objects (e.g., 25‑50 lbs). Use of medium weight tools.
• Occasional: Strenuous to extreme physical effort that includes frequent use of heavy objects (e.g., 50+ pounds) and may also use heavy tools or require strenuous application in awkward positions.
• Frequent: Exposure to routine office noise and equipment.
• Frequent: Exposure to hazards typically found in general office environments where there is rarely to no exposure to injury or accident.
• Occasional: Exposure to hazards that are predictable or well protected against.
• Occasional: Exposure to marginal to moderate conditions that are unpredictable and may lead to injury.
• Frequent: Exposure to heat and noise along with working outside in the elements.
• Frequent: Exposure to hazardous conditions that may lead to workplace injury such as working in heights, exposure to fly ash and/or energized electrical equipment.

Additional Working Demands

• Twenty‑four (24) hour on‑call response is required for events such as winter snow removal and safety or security incidents, including weekends during scheduled duty periods.
• This position is safety sensitive.

Employment offers will be conditional on the successful completion of a driving record and comprehensive and TSA background check including fingerprint check.

The City of Loveland provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.