MAINTENANCE WORKER (AVIATION)

Broward County; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eleven paid holidays

Vacation (PTO) 2 weeks/year

Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000

Paid parental leave

Health benefits

Health Savings Account up to $2,000

County retirement system (FRS)

457 deferred compensation matches up

Job summary

Broward County is seeking a Maintenance Worker to perform a variety of building and grounds maintenance at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The role requires working under supervisory guidance and independently when appropriate to keep facilities clean, safe and well-maintained.

Starting wage is $17.63/hour with duties including landscape care, signage, equipment maintenance, and coordination with other County staff.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 3 months of maintenance or related experience.
• Must possess a valid Florida Class E Driver's License.
• Ability to obtain/maintain SIDA access and airfield driving privileges.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts, including holidays, weekends and emergencies.
• Outdoor work in hot, humid, and other weather conditions is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains grounds and landscape areas so they are presentable, clean and safe.
• Patch asphalt, install/mend fences, and perform runway/taxiway repairs.
• Remove and install signage across the Airport campus.
• Perform facility maintenance to ensure a clean, safe environment for the public and staff.
• Handle light janitorial duties to keep work areas and equipment clean.
• Follow safety directives and communicate clearly with coworkers and supervisors.
• Operate and monitor traffic control measures to ensure safety at the site.
• Utilize CMMS to document work and track equipment usage.

Skills

Building maintenance experience

Grounds maintenance experience

Fence installation

Airfield driving

Tools

FDOT Flagger Certification

MOT Certification

Forklift & Aerial Lift Training

Job description

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Maintenance Worker.

THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED AND MAY CLOSE AT ANYTIME.

2026 Benefits of Broward County Employment

• Eleven (11) Paid Holidays each year
• Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year
• Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health Benefits
• High Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: Employee$10.90 / Family $80.79
• Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2000 Annually
• Consumer Driven Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: Employee $82.58 / Family $286.79
• Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation county matches up to $2,000 a year.

Broward County owns and operates two airports in the County - the Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood international Airport, where the majority of our employees work, and the North Perry airport, a general aviation facility located in Pembroke Pines, Florida. The mission of the Aviation Department is to operate safe and secure facilities that are cost effective and meet the needs of our community. With contributions of our employees, our tenants, and vendors, we aim to be the airport of choice for the travelling public and general aviation services in our area. BCAD - a great place to work!

Starting wage for this position starts at $17.63/hour

General Description

Performs a variety of general building and grounds related maintenance and repairs at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Works under close to general supervision according to set procedures, but determines how or when to complete tasks. Works in and around the Airport property and grounds with the primary function of keeping the property and grounds clean and free of debris.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Requires three (3) months in maintenance or closely related experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses Required

Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License based on area of assignment.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to obtain/maintain Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) access with Customs and Border Protection Seal.
• Ability to obtain / maintain Airfield driving privileges.
• All Aviation Maintenance Division employees must be able to perform rotational shift work and/or overtime (holidays, weekends and emergencies) in support of operational needs in a twenty-four (24) hour per day/seven (7) days per week operation and in accordance with a collective bargaining agreement, if applicable.

Preferences

• Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Flagger Certification
• Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Certification
• Forklift and Aerial Lift Training Certification
• 1+ years of Building Maintenance Experience
• 1+ years of Grounds Maintenance Experience
• 1+ years of Fence Installation and Repair Experience
• 1+ years of Airfield and Ramp Driving

DUTIES & RESPONSIBLILITES:

• Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
• Maintains grounds and landscape areas in order to ensure that grounds and landscape areas are presentable, clean, and safe.
• Patch asphalt, install/mend fences, perform runway/taxiway and roadway repairs, use hand and power tools, and assist trades and other Airport employees as needed.
• Remove and install signage throughout the Airport campus.
• Performs a variety of facility maintenance work in order to ensure a clean, safe environment for the public and County employees, minimize major repair/replacement costs, and/or extend the useful life of equipment/fixtures.
• Cleans offices, break rooms, restrooms, halls, shop areas, pavilions, sidewalks, in order to provide a clean, sanitary, and safe environment for the public and other staff; moves a variety of furniture and related items in order to relocate/rearrange work stations/offices, set up for meetings, activities, and events.
• Interacts with the public and/or other County employees in order to give directions/information, explain work activities/procedures, identify their service needs, and/or resolve day-to-day operational issues.
• Sets out temporary traffic control devices at the work site in order to provide a safe work environment and facilitate safe, efficient traffic flow.
• Utilizes Computerized Maintenance Management System software in order to document work activities, track equipment usage, and provide summary information to management.
• Maintains a variety of landscape and construction related equipment in order to ensure that the equipment operates safely and appropriately when needed, extend the useful life of the equipment, minimize down time, and minimize major repair/replacement costs.
• Performs related work as assigned.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBLILITES:

• Work outdoors in extreme weather conditions, including, hot, humid, cold, wet, damp conditions, with fumes, dust and loud noise.
• Work in elevated positions, climbing ramps, and small cramped areas.
• Operate an electronic handheld device including e-mail.
• Must be able to follow directives and communicate clearly with coworkers, technicians and mechanics on any faults, errors or other problems and situations that may arise.
• Follow safety directives and use sound judgment.
• Stand and walk for extended periods of time, climb ladders & stairs.
• Perform light janitorial work to clean in and around work areas and associated areas and equipment.
• Must be able to work all available shifts in a 24/7 environment. Shifts include: 0700-1500, 1500-2300 or 2300-0700. Work schedules consist of working five days with two days off during the week.
• Adheres to local, state and federal regulatory requirements as applicable to area of assignment.
• All Aviation Department employees must possess the ability to interact courteously with the public, Airport vendors, contractors and fellow employees to maintain a professional work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that promotes a positive work environment.
• Aviation Department Facilities/Maintenance Division Staff are all essential positions. At any given time, staff may be required to be on the Airfield, in the Terminals, or in a work environment which conditions may expose them to weather, humid conditions; smoke, fumes or dust; tight or confined spaces; hazardous materials; or shaking, rocking and or vibrating equipment, loud noise, stairs and ramps, and large moving equip

Competencies

• Decision Quality:

  Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Seeks coaching from others to address routine problems; learns to handle these issues effectively. Bases decisions and actions on relevant rules and procedures.

• Action Oriented:

  Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Tackles what needs to be done with enthusiasm, working quickly and without undue oversight.

• Plans and Aligns:

  Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Gains a clear understanding of the main tasks needed to complete work in the right sequence. Identifies the support and resources needed to carry out plans; delivers on time at an acceptable quality level.

• Ensures Accountability:

  Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Operates with a clear sense