City of Sanford-Airport Maintenance Worker

Start Date: April 08, 2025 | End Date: May 29, 2025
County: York County
Job Type: Other

AIRPORT MAINTENANCE WORKER

SANFORD SEACOAST REGIONAL AIRPORT

Take Your Career to New Heights – Join the City of Sanford as an Airport Maintenance Worker!

Are you ready to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where no two days are the same? Do you want to be part of a dedicated team helping keep planes flying safely while maintaining a vital regional transportation hub? The City of Sanford is seeking a motivated and dependable Airport Maintenance Worker to join our team at the Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport!

This is more than a maintenance job—it’s a rewarding opportunity to support aviation, help protect critical infrastructure, and serve the public with pride. You’ll work on a wide variety of systems, equipment, and facilities while gaining valuable hands-on experience and training in airport operations and maintenance.

This position will be responsible for the following:

• Maintain and improve airport buildings, runways, taxiways, lighting systems, ramps, and signage
• Operate and service a range of vehicles and heavy equipment—including loaders, tractors, snow blowers, and sweepers
• Monitor and report airport conditions, issue NOTAMs, and ensure safety and compliance with FAA standards
• Communicate with pilots and airport users via aviation radio
• Help implement wildlife hazard and stormwater management plans
• Participate in emergency operations and assist distressed aircraft
• Maintain the appearance of airport grounds and support seasonal operations like snow and ice control

Please refer to the job description for a complete list of the essential duties, responsibilities, additional required knowledge, special requirements, skills, and abilities for the position. 

The qualifications required for this position are as follows:

• High school diploma or GED (post-secondary training is a plus!)
• Ability to obtain a State of Maine Commercial Applicator’s License (6B General Vegetation Management) and Herbicide Applicator’s License within 6 months of hire
• A valid State of Maine Class II/B CDL and a clean driving record
• A team-first attitude, problem-solving skills, and willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays, and be on-call when needed

This position is a fantastic fit for someone who loves working outdoors, enjoys hands-on mechanical tasks, and takes pride in contributing to the safe and efficient operation of an essential public facility.  Apply today if you want to be a part of a supportive team committed to excellence, safety, and service!

All applicants for positions requiring a CDL are required to pass a drug test as a prerequisite of employment and must also successfully pass a background check to the satisfaction of the City. 

Application and instruction packets may be obtained from the Human Resources Department or online @ www.sanfordmaine.org under the Employment Opportunities icon. 

All applicants MUST submit a City of Sanford Employment Application in order to be considered.

***Applications may be reviewed as received.***

Applications and Resumes must be returned online, in person or mailed to:

Human Resources Department

City of Sanford, Maine

919 Main Street

Sanford, Maine 04073

Posting:                                  Monday, April 7th, 2025

Deadline:                               Thursday, May 29th, 2025 at 5:30 PM

The City of Sanford is an equal opportunity employer.