Airport Maintenance Specialist

Airport Maintenance Specialist OPENING

Knox County Regional Airport

Overview & Schedule

• This is a very unique, engaging and fun position for the right person. If you truly enjoy operating & fixing a wide variety of large and small equipment that is used for snow, rain, dirt, grass and asphalt, then this position is for you!
• No two days are the same! This position not only operates, it maintains the equipment and the entire airport facility, while working with customers, the FAA, TSA and airline personnel.
• To be successful this person must have the ability to troubleshoot issues related to the equipment and airport facility, while maintaining professional. Basically, unless there is a major heavy equipment fix needed, the specialist will dismantle the equipment, find the root cause of the issue, order parts and reassemble the equipment.
• This position is on-call. Typically, calls come in during an emergency which is usually due to inclement weather. This roll share on-call duties with other team members and based on history, there are very few on-calls made every year.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Minimum of 1-year prior related work experience
• An understanding of mechanics, carpentry and equipment operations

Compensation/Benefits

• The hourly pay range is $19.89 - $27.85, pending experience. We factor in all related experience,
• The County provides an excellent benefits package to full-time employees, including health insurance fully paid for the employee and 75% paid for dependents,
• Vacation and sick leave accruals,
• Retirement plan options with MainePERS or a 7% County contribution, and other voluntary benefits.

Application Instructions

• Interested applicants may apply electronically on Indeed.com or email hr@knoxcountymaine.gov.
• Application forms and job descriptions are also available on the County’s website: www.knoxcountymaine.gov.
• Any relevant certifications or training certificates should be submitted with your application.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.89 - $27.85 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• On call

Experience:

• Equipment Maintenance: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Owls Head, ME 04854 (Required)

Work Location: In person