Senior Maintenance Worker - Airport

City of San José; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

City of San José is hiring two Senior Maintenance Workers for San José Mineta International Airport (SJC). The role focuses on leading maintenance teams, coordinating special projects, and ensuring high standards for airport facilities and assets.

Responsibilities include planning, scheduling, and supervising repairs to walls, doors, floors, roofing, and drainage, plus landscaping and safety oversight. A high school diploma and 4 years’ maintenance experience are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 4 years’ experience in maintenance/repair of streets, facilities, or public assets with at least 1 year in lead direction.
• Possession of a valid California driver’s license (Class C) or higher may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead staff planning, scheduling, and assigning work for maintenance and repair tasks.
• Oversee and participate in repairing walls, doors, floors, roofing, and drainage systems.
• Manage parking lots, landscaping, fencing, and safety groundwork.
• Develop work priorities and CMMS program usage for asset maintenance.
• Provide lead direction and support to team members and coordinate with Airport Maintenance Manager.

Skills

Job Expertise

Communication Skills

Computer Skills

Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills

Customer Service

Multi-Tasking

Planning

Problem Solving

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Access

MS Excel

Job description

Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work. Visit here to learn more about our One Team Leadership Values and Expectations, including quality and excellent customer service and here to learn more about San José.

The City of San José is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of San José is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at 408-535-1285, 711 (TTY), or via email at [e-mail].

About the Department

Fueled by a culture of innovation, San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) is the Bay Area's easiest and most dependable Airport due to its medium size, simple layout, temperate climate and location. SJC is located just minutes from downtown San José – the Bay Area’s largest city and the Capital of Silicon Valley. SJC is a self-supporting enterprise owned and operated by the City of San José. SJC was rated California’s top-performing airport for on-time departures by Cirium in 2024 and 2025. SJC currently offers nonstop service to more than 40 domestic and international destinations. The Airport’s two fixed-base operators, as well as several corporate aviation tenants, serve the business aviation needs of Silicon Valley; corporate and general aviation traffic represents more than a quarter of aircraft operations at SJC. For more information and to connect with SJC on social media, visit flysanjose.com.

Position Duties

San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) is recruiting for two Senior Maintenance Workers. All vacant positions are located in the Facilities and Engineering Division at San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC). SJC is a seven (7) day a week, twenty-four hour a day operation. This position may be assigned to work any days of the week or be assigned to any of the three shifts.

This position is responsible for leading a combination of groups up six to eight employees comprised of Maintenance Assistants, Maintenance Workers I/II and Facility Repair Workers. The majority of the work performed by the Senior Maintenance Worker is highly skilled repair work in the field. The Senior Maintenance Worker position will have a flexible schedule to be determined at a later date. Specific job responsibilities include oversight and management of special projects, work orders, parts acquisition, expense tracking and various service needs related to the maintenance and operations of the airport’s physical assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead staff, including planning, scheduling, prioritizing and assigning work for special construction activities; ensuring staff is appropriately trained to maintenance Airport Terminal Buildings, including plumbing systems, sump pumps, sanitary lift pumps, and restrooms
• Repairing damaged walls, construction of new walls, repairing automatic door systems, and door hardware
• Installing and repairing floor coverings including carpeting, ceramic tile, and composition tile and wood
• Installing and repairing roofing systems including single ply, built up roofs and drainage systems
• Installation, maintenance and minor reconstruction of roadways, Airport movement and ramp areas, parking lots, chain link fencing, turf maintenance, area seeding and planting, tree trimming and upgrades to landscaping, irrigation systems, and roadways
• Development of work priorities and the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) program
• Leading maintenance work programs, special projects and assisting the Airport Maintenance Manager/designee on a daily basis in facilitating these programs
• Provide support to team members in a lead capacity, fostering collaborative and professional work environment
• This position may be assigned to work any day of the week or be assigned to any of the three shifts

Salary Range for Senior Maintenance Worker is $97,572.80 - $ 118,67684.80. The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Additional Information

The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses. Please be advised that use of AI content in your responses may result in your removal from the hiring process. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.

The application deadline is 11:59 PM on October 15, 2026.

DUTY NO.

TYPICAL CLASS ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (These duties and estimated frequency are a representative sample; position assignments may vary depending on the business needs of the department.) Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. 1.Supervises, provides lead direction, and participates in the repair, maintenance, and reconstruction of streets, roadways, storm and sanitary sewer mains, laterals and inlets, and water lines.Daily/Several Times
2. 2.Directs and participates in training and developing employee skills, and assists in evaluating assigned crews.Daily/Several Times
3. 3.Plans, schedules, and assigns work based on work requests and the results of facility or field inspections, and requisitions materials for work completion. Creates, distributes, assigns, and assures completion of work orders and time on jobs; tracks daily activities and enters data into a workload/activity tracking system.Daily/Several Times
4. 4.Directs and participates in inventory and control of supplies, spare parts, and equipment for use in work area.Daily/Several Times
5. 5.Creates a traffic control plan for each new traffic control setup; trains staff in tasks related to setting up and monitoring traffic control for optimum safety for motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists, and crew members.Daily/Several Times
6. 6.Supervises, provides lead direction, and participates in the accomplishment of projects in parks and recreation areas such as the construction of chain link fencing, fire breaks, steps and footbridges, landscaping, and seeding and planting areas; participates in the repair, maintenance, and reconstruction of parks, playgrounds, sport fields, and trails.Daily/Several Times
7. 7.Supervises and provides lead direction to staff in the operation and utilization of tools, equipment, and vehicles used in the performance of assigned work, including the use of safety devices and safe working practices.Daily
8. 8.Completes work order forms, daily activity logs, time cards, requisitions, vandalism reports, water use records, purchase orders, and supply records; conducts and documents crash, injury, and near miss investigations.Daily
9. 9.Supervises, provides lead direction, and participates in painting and/or installing traffic directional signs or symbols such as crosswalks, safety loading zones, bus stops, parking and center lines, barricades, and guard rails.Daily
10. 10.Directs and participates in operation and maintenance of irrigation systems on streets and road rights-of-way, including median islands, backup properties, walkways, underpasses, overpasses, grounds and turf areas, and park areas.Daily
11. 11.Conducts safety meetings; performs periodic safety inspections of vehicles and crews.Weekly
12. 12.Implements and maintains preventative maintenance schedules.Weekly
13. 13.Provides bids for repairs, renovations, and new installations of parks, sports fields, community centers, and library landscapes.Weekly
14. 14.May supervise and provide lead direction in weed abatement.Intermittent

Performs other related duties as assigned.

As Required*Frequency defined as Daily/Several Times, Daily, Weekly, Intermittent, or As Required

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of high school or equivalent (General Education Development [GED] Test or California Proficiency Certificate) AND four (4) years’ experience in the maintenance and repair of streets, traffic control devices, sewers, parks, street landscaping, or public facilities, including at least one (1) year experience providing lead direction to a crew engaged in semi-skilled and skilled maintenance and repair of streets, traffic control devices, sewers, parks, street landscaping, public facilities and infrastructure, or groundskeeping.

Acceptable Substitution

None.

Required Licensing (such As Driver’s License, Certifications, Etc.)

• As a condition of employment in some designated positions, the following may be required:
• Possession of a valid Class C driver’s license authorizing operation of a motor vehicle in the State of California;
• Possession of a valid State of California Class A or B driver's license with applicable endorsements.

Employment Eligibility

Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. Candidates are required to satisfactorily complete and pass a fingerprint based Criminal History Records Check prior to being considered for a position in this class at the Airport. This Airport position requires a background check and a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) check. The candidate must be fingerprinted and qualify under all applicable TSA and Airport regulations.

Other Qualifications

(Incumbents may be required to have different combinations of the listed qualifications, or more specific job-related qualifications depending on the position.)

Basic Competencies

• Job Expertise - Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.
• Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.
• Computer Skills - Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel.
• Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills - Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.
• Customer Service - Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using professional demeanor.
• Multi-Tasking - Can handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously; has handled a wide variety of assignments in past and/or current position(s).
• Planning - Acts to align own unit's goals with the strategic direction of the organization; Defines tasks and milestones to achieve objectives, while ensuring the optimal use of resources to meet those objectives.
• Problem Solving - Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.
• Reliability - Completes quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities and maintains confidentiality as appropriate.

Additional Information

Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

AI and the Hiring Process

We recognize that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming part of daily life and can be a valuable tool for learning, research, and professional growth. We encourage candidates to use AI responsibly as a support in preparing application materials, live assessments, and interviews. However, we value authenticity, accuracy and truthfulness. Application responses and interview answers must reflect your own knowledge, skills, and experiences. While AI can supplement preparation, it cannot replace the originality and judgment we look for in our employees. This ensures fairness, transparency, and equity for all applicants in the hiring process.