Salary: $23.75 - $27.71 Hourly
Location : Chippewa Valley Regional Airport, 3800 Starr Avenue, Eau Claire, WI
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 26-00528
Department: Airport
Opening Date: 06/08/2026
Closing Date: 6/22/2026 11:59 PM Central
POSITION SUMMARYThe Airport Operations & Maintenance Technician performs maintenance and custodial duties to ensure airport facilities and equipment are in good repair and in a clean, orderly, and safe condition. This position is trains on aircraft rescue and firefighting equipment and respond in an emergency.
Hours of the position are Monday-Friday-3:30am-7:30 am or or Monday/Wednesday 3:30-11 am and Tuesday 3:30-10 am. QUALIFICATIONS- Applies knowledge of facilities maintenance to inspect and perform routine maintenance on electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, architectural features/finishes, carpentry, grounds, and other systems for the facility and tenants therein.
- Utilizes heavy equipment operation skills and routine maintenance knowledge to operate and preserve equipment used in maintaining the airport; operates testing and equipment for all snow and ice removal on runways, taxiways, roadways, and sidewalks.
- Employs knowledge and experience of custodial procedures in a commercial setting to perform custodial duties, including general cleaning, throughout the facility.
- Exercises expertise in safety control; attends initial and annual certified live fire training to meet federal standards for aircraft rescue and firefighting; responds to and operates airport crash truck and fire extinguishment equipment during Aircraft Rescue emergencies in compliance with federal regulations and in cooperation with other local emergency response organizations.
- Responds to and operates airport crash truck and fire extinguishment equipment during Aircraft Rescue emergencies in compliance with federal regulations and in cooperation with other local emergency response organizations.
- Directs learning and compliance abilities to complete federal training requirements for airport operations and maintenance personnel and maintains recurrent training to meet federal requirements.
- Executes exceptional oral and written communication skills to inform pilots of irregular operations via the Notice to Airman (NOTAM) system.
- Applies logic and attention to detail to complete various inspections to inspect airfield and runway to ensure federal standards are being met; prepares necessary paperwork to document airport conditions and maintenance.
- Performs other related duties as required or assigned.
TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS- High school diploma or equivalent.
- One (1) year of paid, full-time experience in operating and performing routine maintenance on heavy equipment and/or one (1) year of commercial facility maintenance work.
- Appointment will be conditional upon successful completion of a background check, including fingerprinting, to obtain and maintain a 49 CFR Part 1542.209 mandated Security Identification Display Area badge for access to airport facilities.
- Position will be subject to pre-hire, random, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing during the course of employment.
- This position requires availability for overtime, call-in assignments, and emergency response situations, including inclement weather events, as operational needs dictate.
- Position will require a pre-employment physical with 50-pound lifting ability, and include testing required to wear Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).
- Possess and maintain a valid Wisconsin driver's license and acceptable driving record.
- Possess, or ability to obtain, and maintain a valid Wisconsin Class B Commercial Driver License without "L" restriction for plowing duties within six (6) months of hire.
- Certified in, or ability to become certified in Aircraft Rescue and Fire Firefighting (ARFF) within three (3) months of hire and maintain certification thereafter.
DESIRED TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS- Experience in airport maintenance and operations.
- Experience or training in electrical system repairs and heating/cooling system maintenance.
- Commercial custodial experience.
Eau Claire County is not only a great place to work,
but has many exciting benefits!Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrual is based on years of service with the County and on hours worked per pay period.
Voluntary Short- and Long-term disability insurance, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurance: May be purchased at group rates.
Life Insurance: The County provides the opportunity to purchase Whole Life Insurance plans for themselves and their dependents.
Other Benefits: Deferred Compensation and Roth IRA, Employee Assistance Program, EdVest, other leaves, and Corporate Discounts.
Workers' CompensationSocial Security: The County matches employees' social security compensation.
AN IMPORTANT NOTE: This information gives only a brief summary of the plans in effect for regular, part-time Non-Represented employees of Eau Claire County and may not be all-inclusive. Eau Claire County's policies and County Code govern if there are differences between this information and the policies.
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Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
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Do you have one (1) year of paid, full-time experience in operating and performing routine maintenance on heavy equipment and/or one (1) year of commercial facility maintenance work.
Required Question