ARFF Technician & Airport Emergency Response Pro

Ketchikan Gateway Borough; Ketchikan (AK); On-site; USD 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ketchikan Gateway Borough in Alaska is seeking an Airport Maintenance and ARFF Technician. Starting wages are $28.35–$30.54 per hour, depending on qualifications, with duties spanning equipment operation, maintenance, snow removal, and ARFF response under FAA Part 139 regulations.

The role requires hands-on experience with heavy equipment, tool use, and emergency medical procedures, plus potential training duties and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma and emergency medical training.
• Must be skilled with a range of airport maintenance equipment.
• ARFF qualification per FAA FAR §139.319 or willingness to pursue.

Responsibilities

• Operate airport maintenance equipment and vehicles.
• Repair runway/taxiway, roads, and airport facilities.
• Perform general/skilled maintenance including painting, carpentry, plumbing and electrical work.

Skills

Equipment operation

ARFF

Emergency medical

Maintenance repairs

Snow removal

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Power tools

SCBA equipment

Heavy equipment

Job description

Ketchikan Gateway Borough in Alaska is seeking an Airport Maintenance and ARFF Technician. Starting wages are $28.35–$30.54 per hour, depending on qualifications, with duties spanning equipment operation, maintenance, snow removal, and ARFF response under FAA Part 139 regulations.

The role requires hands-on experience with heavy equipment, tool use, and emergency medical procedures, plus potential training duties and adherence to safety standards.