Skilled Laborer

Massachusetts Port Authority; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Port Authority is seeking a Skilled Laborer to maintain airport facilities and surroundings, ensuring a safe, clean, and efficient environment.

You will repair infrastructure, perform landscaping tasks, and support emergency response operations as part of Massport’s commitment to safety and excellent passenger service across air, land, and sea operations.

Qualifications

• CDL B license required; Class A preferred.
• Ability to read and demonstrate basic oral, written, mathematical and manual skills including the ability to operate machinery.
• Experience with groundskeeping and basic maintenance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Repair water lines, sewers, fire hydrants, valves, and structures, while also performing minor repairs, carpentry, painting, and basic maintenance tasks.
• Handle groundskeeping and beautification duties, including grass cutting, hedge trimming, flower planting, debris removal, painting, and sidewalk sweeping.
• Respond to emergencies according to airport protocols, acting as a member of the first response team to ensure a safe environment.

Skills

CDL B

Machinery operation

Reading & writing

Job description

Job Description

The Massachusetts Port Authority is Going Above and Beyond™ for your career. We are a dynamic organization that connects people and businesses to the global community by air, land, and sea. Our employees are essential in moving planes, cargo, and cruise ships safely, efficiently, and sustainably. We are an economic engine, managing real estate assets where people live, work, and play. Together, the properties we own and operate generate $20 billion for the region’s economy. With a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and being good neighbors, we achieve results that positively impact the people and businesses of New England.

Boston Logan International Airport serves as a vibrant gateway to New England and beyond, seamlessly connecting global travelers and ensuring the satisfaction of millions. Driven by a steadfast commitment to safety and security, environmental stewardship, convenience, and exceptional customer service, we take pride in fostering meaningful connections between people, cultures, and opportunities. Through innovative collaboration, embracing sustainability, and serving as an economic catalyst for our communities, we cultivate a thriving and welcoming hub that fuels the growth and prosperity of our region.

About You

As a Skilled Laborer (Bargaining Unit, Local Union No. 25), you play vital role in maintaining the airport and its surrounding areas, ensuring a safe, clean, and efficient environment. By repairing infrastructure, conducting landscaping tasks, and removing debris, you enhance the appearance and functionality of the airport. Through your diligent efforts in emergency response and wildlife control, you contribute to the safety and smooth operations of Massport. With a commitment to excellence and attention to detail, you actively support Massport's mission of delivering outstanding service to passengers, airlines, and the community.

What You Will Do

• Repair water lines, sewers, fire hydrants, valves, and structures, while also performing minor repairs, carpentry, painting, and basic maintenance tasks.
• Handle groundskeeping and beautification duties, including grass cutting, hedge trimming, flower planting, debris removal, painting, and sidewalk sweeping.
• Respond to emergencies according to airport protocols, acting as a member of the first response team to ensure a safe environment.

What You Offer

• Massachusetts CDL B required; Class A preferred.
• Ability to read and demonstrate basic oral, written, mathematical and manual skills including the ability to operate machinery.

What We Offer

Collaboration with colleagues at all levels of leadership from all different disciplines, from Aviation to Maritime and beyond. Every day is different at Massport and the breadth of our impact on the Massachusetts region through our facilities provides many opportunities for our employees to grow, learn, and explore the many areas of our business. Our business is all about connecting. We support and take pride in the employees that make those connections possible each and every day.

• Work/life balance
• A supportive and inclusive culture
• Opportunities for growth
• Providing safe, healthy, and secure work environment
• Supporting the people and businesses of New England
• Achieving results and having positive impact
• Being good neighbors in the communities we serve
• Protecting the environment