Airport Maintenance Worker (Aviation)

ONEIDA COUNTY GOVERNMENT
NOTICE OF VACANCY



DEPARTMENT: Aviation

CIVIL SERVICE TITLE: Airport Maintenance Worker

CLASSIFICATION TYPE: Non-Competitive

SALARY (GRADE): $42,729 (18B) Plus Excellent Benefits

APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 31, 2025

APPLY ONLINE*: https://oneida-portal.mycivilservice.com/post/jobopps



DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This position exists at the Griffiss International Airport, and
performs a variety of unskilled, semi-skilled and skilled tasks related to airfield operations, and facilities and
ground maintenance. Such tasks include but are not limited to: Security patrols; Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting
(ARFF) duties; snow removal operations; Foreign Object Debris (FOD) control/removal operations; control of
vegetation and wildlife; and, the maintenance of airport infrastructure, such as pavements, storm water drainage
structures, and buildings and hangars. It also entails the operation of a variety of heavy equipment used in
maintaining runways, taxiways, aircraft parking areas, and surrounding grounds, and the operation of firefighting
vehicles and equipment.
Since the operation and maintenance of the airport requires knowledge in a highly technical field and the
use of specialized equipment, which affects functions vital to the safety of aircraft operations, and the incumbent
must follow closely prescribed federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations, the incumbent is required to
perform at a higher level and in a position with a higher consequence of error than maintenance workers assigned
to other departments. General and specific instructions are received, and work is performed under immediate or
general supervision depending on the nature of the task.
The incumbent is also required to complete in-house training in: ARFF vehicle/equipment operation and
techniques; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid; heavy equipment operation and techniques;
Airfield Driving; Airfield Communications; Security procedures; response to Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) spills;
the issuance of Notices to Airmen (NOTAM); and the performance of Airport Field Condition and Safety
inspections and reports. The incumbent performs related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications at time of application. Either:

(A) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma; OR

(B) Two (2) years of experience in automotive maintenance; OR

(C) Two (2) years of experience in general facility maintenance.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Possession of a valid New York State driver’s license at time of appointment. License must remain valid

throughout appointment, to meet the transportation requirements of the job.
2. Must pass a fingerprint-based FBI criminal history background check and be eligible to be granted a

security badge mandated by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
3. Must successfully complete the required training for certification in ARFF, CPR and First Aid within one

(1) year of appointment and maintain certification throughout employment.
4. Must acquire a New York State Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Air Brakes

Endorsement within one (1) year of appointment and maintain the License throughout employment.
5. Must successfully complete FAR Part 139 ARFF training within one (1) year of appointment.

**Oneida County is an equal opportunity employer**

• If you do not have internet access, paper applications can be picked up in the Personnel Department on the 6th Floor of the Oneida

Issued: 12/29/2025