Airport Maintenance Worker

AIRPORT MAINTENANCE WORKER I/II

Aviation & Transportation Department

$1,500 sign-on bonus and up to $2,500 relocation reimbursement offered to qualifying external applicants.

Ready to take your career to new heights? The Portland International Jetport is looking for motivated, hands-on individuals to join our team as full-time Airport Maintenance Workers. If you’re someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-energy environment and takes pride in keeping things running smoothly and safely—this is your opportunity to make a real impact! We are hiring for our second shift, 3:00pm - 11:30pm, with the final schedule determined following the completion of a weekday 7:00am-3:30pm training period.

In this dynamic role, you’ll be at the heart of airport maintenance and operations, using your skills across a variety of trades to help maintain, repair, and improve our buildings, equipment, and airfield. No two days are the same at Maine’s busiest airport. Join us and be part of the team that keeps the Jetport moving - 24/7, 365 days a year.

What You'll Do:

• Oversee maintenance tasks on everything from airport buildings to runways, both airside and landside
• Operate a variety of vehicles and heavy equipment, including snowplows, loaders, and sweepers
• Work closely with other airport divisions to ensure smooth day-to-day operations
• Conduct wildlife management to ensure safety of aircraft
• Assist with snow and ice control operations during winter months
• Maintain landscaping, signage, and safety areas around the airport
• Specialized airport painting
• Collaborate on projects that have a direct impact on the traveling public

Who You Are:

• Eager to learn and stay current with FAA and airport safety regulations
• A team player who works well with others but can also get the job done independently
• Detail-oriented, dependable, and safety-focused
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions and adapting to changing priorities
• Mechanically inclined or experienced in trades such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, or heavy equipment operation
• Mission-driven team that keeps our airport safe and operational

Why Join Us?

• Work in an exciting, fast-paced aviation environment on the airfield at Portland International Jetport!
• Be part of a mission-driven team that keeps our airport safe and fully operational 24/7/365
• Competitive pay, healthcare, and pension benefits package through the City of Portland.
• Opportunities for training, growth, and advancement, including fully funded CDL training!
• Pride in supporting your community and a vital transportation hub for the region.

Expected Hours & Schedule: We are hiring for our second shift, 3:00pm - 11:30pm, with the final schedule determined following the completion of a weekday 7:00am-3:30pm training period.

Applications accepted until position is filled.

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of TSA background check per TSA

part 1542 and clear driving record.

Salary & Benefits:

This is a union position, Labor & Trades (Grade 16A without CDL | Grade 19A w/CDL) with a starting pay range of:

• Maintenance Worker I - Grade 16A - Starting base hourly pay range, without CDL, of $26.76 - $27.96/hr, based on relevant years of experience.
• Maintenance Worker II - Grade 19A - Starting base hourly pay range, with CDL, $29.29 - $30.65/hr, based on relevant years of experience.
• Plus opportunities for weekend/2nd shift differentials and available overtime, with wage adjustments in accordance with the Labor and Trades Collective Bargaining Agreement.

For more information about compensation with the City of Portland, please refer to the union specific pay plans and agreements.

The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits and collegial and mission-driven work environment. City benefits include:

• Free employee health insurance with the completion of wellness incentives
• Thirteen paid holidays
• Sick, vacation, and personal leave
• Life, dental, vision and income protection insurances
• Choice of retirement plans, including a pension plan
• Use of City recreation facilities
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Discount on professional development programs through USM and Thomas College

If you have any questions or need assistance with the application, please email Human Resources at jobs@portlandmaine.gov or call 207-874-8624.

The City of Portland believes that to do our best work, our employees need to reflect the diverse, vibrant community we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please call 207-874-8624 or email hrinfo@portlandmaine.gov.