Airport Utility Worker II
King County, WA
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Job summary
King County International Airport in Seattle is seeking an Airport Utility Worker II to help maintain the airfield and facilities. This role requires experience in construction, road or airfield maintenance and the ability to perform heavy manual labor as part of a team.
You will operate equipment, perform groundskeeping, assist skilled trades, and support safety procedures. The schedule is full-time with 4/10hr shifts; pre-employment checks and certifications within the first month are required.
Qualifications
- Experience in construction, road maintenance, airfield maintenance, or other heavy manual labor areas or completion of a recognized vocational trades program.
- Knowledge in the use and care of hand tools and equipment used in airport maintenance, construction, road maintenance or other heavy manual labor areas.
- Knowledge of safety procedures for construction, airfield maintenance, or other heavy manual labor areas (fall protection, confined space, hazardous materials).
- Basic mechanical aptitude.
- Ability to speak and understand Aviation English.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, email, time tracking, and City Works or similar applications.
Responsibilities
- Operate motor vehicles and radios on runways and taxiways to perform airfield maintenance tasks and escort contractor personnel.
- Assist journey level workers in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, heavy duty machinery, and airfield striping.
- Assist in maintenance, repairs to facilities, fences, sidewalks, roofs, gutters, roads; operate lift trucks and power equipment.
- Mow and rake airport grounds; trim shrubs and trees; perform heavy housekeeping and groundskeeping.
- Support snow and ice removal and runway/taxiway maintenance.
- Provide FOD and litter control services.
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King County International Airport/ Boeing Field (KCIA) is searching for a highly motivated and enthusiastic team play to join our organization as an Airport Utility Worker II to help maintain our airfield and facilities. This position will have experience in construction, road maintenance, airfield maintenance, facilities maintenance and/or other heavy manual labor areas.
The Airport Maintenance Section is the biggest section at the airport. This section provides critical infrastructure support to the entire airport. This maintenance support includes a variety of assets, including our terminal, tenant hangars, aircraft tie-downs, landscaping, airfield and landside road maintenance, and construction support.
KCIA is one of the busiest primary non-hub general aviation airports in the nation. Located just four miles south of downtown Seattle, it averages 180,000 aircraft operations each year. KCIA ranks among the most successful public investments in state history. The airport's annual economic impact is $3.5 billion - supporting more than 16,000 jobs and providing $1.8 billion in labor income in the county. KCIA promotes the health of the aviation industry by establishing pipelines for employment and for employee development.
As a general aviation airport, KCIA serves small, commercial passenger airlines, cargo carriers, including UPS, private aircraft owners, helicopters, corporate jets, and military and other aircraft. It is also the final delivery center for the Boeing Company's 737 aircraft and serves as the company's military flight center along with other Boeing operations. The Museum of Flight is located on the airport property with a wide variety of aircraft and exhibits showcasing aviation history. KCIA frequently is host to celebrities and dignitaries, who prefer Boeing Field because of its proximity to downtown Seattle and convenient connections to other business districts in the region. Due to its proximity to Lumen Field, T-Mobile Park, and other sports venues, many teams prefer to use KCIA when playing in Seattle.
To learn more about King County International Airport please visit kingcounty.gov/airport.
To be considered for this opportunity, you must at a minimum, demonstrate the knowledge, skill, and ability to:
- Operate motor vehicles and radios on runways and taxiways under the control of the Airport’s Air Traffic Control Tower to perform airfield maintenance tasks and escort contractor personnel.
- Assist journey level trade workers who perform carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, heavy duty machinal work and airfield striping.
- Assist in performing minor maintenance, preventative maintenance, and repairs to facilities; repairing and inspecting fences, sidewalks, roofs, gutters, and asphalt and concrete roads; clean and replace various signage types. Operate lift trucks and a variety of power equipment.
- Mow and rake airport grounds; trim shrubs and trees; perform heavy housekeeping and other grounds keeping as directed.
- Airside and landside snow and ice removal.
- Maintain and repair runways and taxiways.
- Inspect and clean catch basins, storm vaults and pump houses.
- Provide FOD (foreign object debris) and litter control services.
- Lift, carry, move or handle up to 50-pound bags, tools, equipment, and other objects to complete any of the above reference functions.
- Respond courteously to airport tenants and the public.
- Respond to and support Airport emergencies, events, and incidents including inclement weather events.
We are looking for candidates who:
- Have experience in construction, road maintenance, airfield maintenance, or other heavy manual labor areas OR completion of a recognized vocational trades program.
- Have knowledge in the use and care of hand tools and equipment used in airport maintenance, construction, road maintenance or other heavy manual labor areas.
- Have knowledge of safety procedures for construction, airfield maintenance, or other heavy manual labor areas (fall protection, confined space, hazardous materials).
- Have knowledge of heavy manual labor activities and can follow verbal and written instructions.
- Can perform duties including physical labor including bending, kneeling, standing, reaching, climbing, stooping, squatting, pushing, twisting, and can lift up to 50 pounds.
- Are able to perform work outdoors and in inclement weather.
- Have basic mechanical aptitude.
- Can adhere to federal, state, and county mandated safety regulations and policies.
- Are a team player and understand the value of working as a team.
- Can exercise proper situational awareness in demanding conditions (i.e., working near landing, departing, and taxing aircraft; precautions during day/night operations, etc.)
- Have a demonstrated work history of predicable and reliable attendance.
- Are able to speak and understand Aviation English; standardized international language of civil aviation.
- Have basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, email correspondence, time tracking, City Works and/or other similar applications.
- Successful applicants must have or obtain a valid driver’s license from the state of Washington upon start date.
- An offer of employment will be contingent on the success of a pre-employment physical examination.
- Must obtain full airfield driver’s certifications within the first month after start of employment.
- Must be able to distinguish the colors red, green and amber; red, blue, yellow and white.
4/10hr shifts on a day, swing, or weekend crew schedule. Weekends include Saturday or Sunday. Schedules are subject to change. This full-time position is non-exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible. Overtime work may be required. Alternate shift work, including nights, weekend, holidays, as well as extended work hours may be necessary to meet Airport operational and project demand.
This role is represented by Local 117 - International Brotherhood of Teamsters- Joint Units Agreement
King County serves residents with a relentless sense of urgency, delivering on commitments with transparency and accountability. We are action-oriented, creative problem solvers who collaborate across roles, engage directly with communities, and challenge the status quo to achieve meaningful impact. As a unified team, we uphold high ethical and stewardship standards, embrace change, stay curious, and continuously improve. Across all interactions, we listen first, act quickly, and stay aligned as a team to earn and sustain public trust.
Learn more about our Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values here and visit our Why work at King County page here.
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on sex, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religious affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age except by minimum age and retirement provisions, pregnancy, status as a family caregiver, parental status, marital status, military status or status as a veteran who was honorably discharged or who was discharged solely as a result of the person's sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, citizenship or immigration status, genetic information, or other protected class. However, to the extent that distinction or differential treatment on the basis of citizenship or immigration status is authorized by either federal or state law, regulation, or government contract, it is not an unfair practice.
Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programsOnsite activity centers
- Employee Giving Program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page.
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
Are you applying to this position as an eligible Priority Placement Program Participant who is a current or previous King County Employee impacted by layoff? AND Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? AND Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?
- Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my Career Service role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
- No.
If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided: 1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice 2. The department you worked in 3. The effective date of your layoff
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