Airfield Maintenance Worker I - Aviation Department

Job ID

58887

Location

Professional & Supervisory

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

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Over 52 million passengers traveled through Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in 2024, one of the busiest airports in the country and in the nation's 5th largest city. Sky Harbor is the largest of three airports in the Phoenix Airport System (Phoenix Sky Harbor, Deer Valley, and Goodyear airports) which is operated by the City of Phoenix Aviation Department and has an economic impact over $44 billion annually.

The Aviation Department is seeking an Airfield Maintenance Worker I. This position performs a variety of construction and maintenance tasks on the airfield and streets of Sky Harbor International Airport as well as Deer Valley and Goodyear Airports. Tasks include asphalt crack sealing, concrete joint sealing, the installation, maintenance, repair of painted or thermoplastic ground markings, general grounds maintenance, setting up of barricades and warning devices to channel traffic around work zones, as well as assisting with concrete and asphalt installation and repair.

The incumbent must be capable of operating small to medium sized gasoline/diesel powered engine driven equipment. Individual assignments may require the use of skills in a variety of trades or may be specialized in one area.

Work hours: 3rd shift, 10:00 PM - 8:30 AM, Monday thru Thursday.

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• Familiar with Federal Aviation Administration rules, regulations, and guidelines is preferred.
  

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Pay Range: $17.30 to $28.17 per hour.

Hiring Range: $17.30 to $23.18 per hour.

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
  
• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
  

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A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions,* for more details: Pension Information

• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
  
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
  
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
  
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
  
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options
  
• Employer paid long-term disability
  
• Free Bus/light rail pass
  
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
  
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
  
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
  
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi
  

For more details, visit: Unit 002 Benefits

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• One year of experience in construction, maintenance, and repair work.
  
• Other combinations of experience and education which meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
  
• New hire must obtain an Airport Operations Area (AOA) driving certification within their first year of service.
  
• Working conditions:
  

+ Must be comfortable climbing ladders.

+ Moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds may be required.

+ Working irregular hours, second and/or third shifts, weekends, holidays, and evenings may be required.

+ May require working outside in a variety of environmental extremes such as heat, cold, rain, air pollution, and dust.

• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
  
• The following list is not all inclusive but are TSA general factors for disqualification of employment for working at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Other factors will be assessed that may also lead to disqualification. Qualified candidates should consider these factors when applying. Aviation Employment Disqualifiers.
  
• This position requires the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
  

For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, * .

• The City job description can be found here.
  

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The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Experience with:
  

+ Airfield maintenance.

+ Grounds maintenance.

+ Crack and joint sealing.

+ Paint striping and ground marking.

+ Working in an airfield environment.

+ Public contact and customer service.

+ Chain link fence installation and repair.

+ Traffic barricade set-up and take down.

+ Concrete and asphalt installation and maintenance.

+ Operating small mechanical and/or power equipment.

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Recruitment closes August 19, 2025. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list.This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

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Apply online by completing the required information and attaching,

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Airfield Maint Worker I, JC:24950, ID# 58887, 08/06/2025, #USM, GO, Benefits: 002

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