Airport Maintenance Technician

Salary : $44,000.00 - $59,400.00 Annually
Location : Williston, ND
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2025-18
Department: Airport
Opening Date: 09/26/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

Job Description
Let your career take off with the Williston International Airport as an Airport Maintenance Technician!
Responsibility Summary:

Responsible for performing wide variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks to maintain airport facilities, airfield surfaces, grounds, equipment, and systems.
Supervisor:

Airport Maintenance Manager
Supervision Exercised:

None
FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt
Essential Job Functions:

Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform a wide variety of heavy labor and semi-skilled maintenance tasks.
• Perform preventative maintenance on airport buildings.
• Operate airport equipment safely and effectively to include snow equipment, sweepers, light/medium trucks, stripers, tractors, riding mowers, etc.
• Perform maintenance upkeep on airport equipment and groundskeeping.
• Perform rough carpentry work and assist with electrical, mechanical, and facility maintenance projects
• Monitor deviations from federal, state and airport operating rules and regulations and issues work orders as required.
• Carry out responsibilities outlined in the Airport Emergency Plan (AEP).
• Conduct thorough terminal inspections and occasionally perform janitorial duties.
• Communicate effectively with airport administration, airport operations, contractors, tenants, other officials, and the public.
• Oversee contract services related to airport facilities and operations.
• Represent the Airport and City of Williston in a professional manner through positive customer interactions.
• Conduct facility and terminal inspections; assist with janitorial or hands-on tasks as needed.
• Perform all duties in accordance with City of Williston policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Airport Director or Assistant Airport Director.

NOTE:

The functions and duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed and reflect the general details necessary to describe principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position. The omission of the specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Education and Experience:

• High school diploma; and satisfactory work experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must possess a valid ND Commercial Driver's License (CDL), or ability to obtain one within 180 days of employment and maintain a motor vehicle record compatible with the City's insurance company's criteria.
• Prior work experience operating and maintaining equipment and facilities.
• Through in-house training or through training arranged by the City of Williston, must be able to become certified in the following areas:
• Acquires all licenses and/or certifications currently required, or as may be required, by regulatory agencies.
• Ability to perform the duties of this classification.
• Individual must be willing and able to work all shifts, including nights, weekends, & holidays.
• Ability to work in and support a teamwork environment.
• Strong computer skills with ability to effectively utilize programs such as the Microsoft suite with ability to learn new programs introduced in the future.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• 1 year of maintenance experience preferred.

Training opportunities available to obtain desired certifications for incumbents past the 12-month probation window and who have met the minimum certificate, license, and registration requirements.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules,…