Airfield Technician

Job Description - 241198.Airfield Technician I (TRA
0000AW)

241198.Airfield Technician I - ( TRA
0000AW )

The Airfield Technician I Maintenance role is an integral part of a dedicated team accountable for upholding the upkeep and ensuring FAA FAR PART 139 compliance across roughly 1.5 million square feet of airfield paint markings. Responsibilities encompass pavement condition assessment, field conditioning, and security protocols. This includes various tasks such as managing waste disposal routes, operating sweepers, executing asphalt and concrete repairs, addressing fencing issues, and performing both large and small-scale tractor mowing.

The role also involves chemical applications, FDOT bridge repairs, and overseeing signage installation and upkeep at Tampa International Airport. The position requires non-standard working hours; the current shift is Saturday-Tuesday 10:00 a‑m to 8:30 p‑m and is subject to change.

Starting hourly rate of $22.82

• 100% On-Site

• Paint interiors and exteriors of buildings and roadways.
• Cleans work site upon work completion.
• May operate medium to heavy motorized equipment.
• Performs electric and acetylene welding, brazing, and fabrication.
• Cleans debris from roadway, runway, and other airport ground areas.
• Operates power equipment including lathes, drill presses, threading machines, air compressors, and gas‑operated saws.
• Drives a vehicle to and from work sites.
• Repairs and adjusts plumbing, water lines, electrical wiring and equipment, plastering, furniture, shelves, doors, windows, and machines of various kinds.
• Participates in the erection of small structures and the more complex alteration, repair and maintenance of plumbing, electric, and water systems and/or fixtures, brick, cement, HVAC, and carpentry work.
• May supervise assigned laborers and trade helpers in maintenance work.

• In the event of an emergency or disaster that impacts the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority (HCAA), an employee may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee’s department or the HCAA Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Such assignments may be before, during, or after the emergency/disaster.
• Complies with all HCAA Policies, Procedures, and Standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma/GED
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be substituted, provided the job‑related functions are met.

• DL NUMBER – Driver License, valid and in state; must possess a valid driver's license upon hire.

• Working knowledge of procedures and techniques used in two or more construction trades.
• Working knowledge of the construction and maintenance of various types of buildings and facilities.
• Some knowledge of safety procedures and safety equipment.
• Skill in the use of hand and electrical/gas‑operated tools and equipment used in building and construction.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to prioritize work.
• Ability to plan, organize and supervise the work of others.
• Ability to proof own work and work of others.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

The Aviation Authority‑Tampa International Airport provides equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliations, marital status, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, age, sexual orientation, membership or non‑membership in an employee organization, or based on personal favoritism or other non‑merit factors. The Aviation Authority‑Tampa International Airport is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes and encourages applications from minorities, veterans, and persons with physical and mental disabilities and will reasonably accommodate the needs of those persons in the application and testing process.

The decision on granting reasonable accommodation requests will be on a case‑by‑case basis.