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Airport Maintenance Technician 1 (AMT 1)

Roanoke-Blacksburg Airport
Roanoke, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/6/2026
Are you ready to take your skills to new heights? The Roanoke Regional Airport Commission is looking for a dedicated and hardworking individual to join our team as an Airport Maintenance Technician. Pay will be based on your skills, experience, and qualifications. This is more than just a job-it's an opportunity to play a critical role in ensuring the safety, functionality, and smooth operations of our airport.

What You'll Do

As an Airport Maintenance Technician, you'll tackle a variety of important tasks that keep our airport running smoothly. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Grounds Maintenance: Mowing, landscaping, planting, pruning, mulching, weeding, and maintaining fences.
  • Paved Areas: Sweeping, repairing, and ensuring the safety of all paved surfaces, including airport runways
  • Equipment Operation: Operating, fueling, and cleaning trucks, tractors, and other powered tools.
  • Weather Response: Removing snow and ice during winter conditions.

This position is primarily on the Airfield Maintenance team, however you will be cross-trained on some facilities maintenance to include:

  • Building Repairs: Plumbing, painting, carpentry, masonry, and other facility maintenance tasks.
  • Airfield Systems: Troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, and lighting systems, as well as security gates and passenger loading bridges.

This job involves working outdoors in all types of weather. This position is a day shift role but does requires one week of evening shifts and one weekend rotation every 7-8 weeks. The rotation is shared among the team, ensuring coverage while keeping the schedule fair and predictable.

What We're Looking For

To succeed in this role, you should have:

  • A High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Hands-on experience in landscaping, groundskeeping, pavement maintenance or similar. Facilities maintenance or trades experience is a plus.
  • A team player with a strong work ethic and problem-solving mindset
  • A valid Virginia driver's license and a clean driving record.
  • The ability to pass a TSA security clearance and drug test.

What We Offer

At the Roanoke Regional Airport Commission, we value our team and provide outstanding benefits, including:

  • Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • A supportive and dynamic work environment.

Why Join Us?

This is your chance to work in an exciting and fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. You'll make a real impact on the safety and operations of one of the region's most important transportation hubs while enjoying excellent benefits and opportunities to grow.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and encourage applicants of all backgrounds, including Veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply.

Thank you for considering a career with the Roanoke Regional Airport Commission. Your future takes flight here!

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