Airport Maintenance Specialist I

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Johnson County Airport Commission (JCAC) is looking for qualified applicants to fill the position of Airport Maintenance Specialist. JCAC is responsible for the operation and maintenance of grounds and facilities at two airports, a short line railroad, a water distribution system, airport fleet services, and a business park.

Johnson County offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, long term and short-term disability, retirement, and flex spending, as well as many other great benefits.

This position will have their first review of candidates on Wednesday, July 8th, 2026. We will periodically review candidates after the first review until the position is filled.

Job duties include the following:

Independently performs routine and non-routine semi-skilled and skilled tasks under limited supervision in the completion of maintenance tasks supporting at least two areas of operations including airport facilities, water systems, fleet services, and rail services; performs maintenance duties such as painting, light plumbing, cleaning shop and equipment areas; builds, fixes, and maintains fencing; completes routine, non-routine, and complex preventative maintenance on building/plant equipment; assists skilled workers in completing a variety of skilled tasks in other functional areas.
• Performs facility and grounds maintenance functions requiring operation of powered equipment, vehicles, and tools; uses a variety of small and large tools and operates a variety of light, medium, and heavy duty equipment and attachments including: tractors, trucks, dump trucks, water trucks, mini excavator, skid steer loader, backhoe, power broom, and snow removal equipment; performs pre-trip inspections of trucks and equipment; completes commercial mowing and snow removal; applies chemicals and spreads fertilizers, herbicides and soil amendments; aerates and seeds landscaping; trims and prunes shrubs and trees; repairs soil erosion; collects trash from grounds areas and recycling from office areas to dispose of accordingly; completes pavement patching and crack sealing.
• Works in and is trained in two or more operational areas within the airport such as airfield operations, facility operations, supporting specialized staff in water or wastewater system operations, fleet services, or railroad operations as a conductor; leads special projects and serves as a subject matter expert in areas of personal mastery and expertise such as lighting, plumbing, or HVAC. Examples of work in airfield operations include completion of daily safety inspection checks of movement areas and coordinates resolution of problems identified with supervisor, performs repairs and maintenance on airfield lighting, pavement, and t-hangars, and coordinates with Control Tower Supervisor on any pavement issues that would impact aircraft operations.
• Provides general customer service to various airport customers and coordinates repairs and project work with contractors.

All new hires must obtain Class B CDL within 90 days of hire in order to continue employment.

CDL training and associated cost will be provided by the Johnson County Airport Commission.

All new hires must successfully complete the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) ACE Airfield Operations course within two years of hire in order to continue employment. ACE Airfield Operations training and associated cost will be provided by the Johnson County Airport Commission.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Class B CDL within 90 days of hire
• Acceptable driving record
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to work assigned shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Successful completion of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) ACE/Airfield Operations course within two years of hire
• Johnson County Government requires reference/background screening for all positions. Specified criteria may vary by Department/Agency.

Additional Information

• Equivalencies: Relevant experience may substitute for education, and education may substitute for experience
• This position may require flexibility to perform a wide range of duties across airport facilities and airfield operations

Physical, Environmental, and Special Working Conditions:

Sensory abilities, including special vision and/or hearing required, including vision and hearing test for railroad operations; excessive standing and/or walking: 60%; exposure to extreme temperatures, heights, and loud noises; lifting weight: 50 lbs.; on call/stand-by work; safety-sensitive job; weather essential job - department essential; county essential; physical abilities, including mobility, agility, strength, dexterity, balance, coordination, and/or endurance; uniform required. All County employees may be called upon to assist other departments/agencies in a declared emergency situation.