2026, closing 5 p.m.

Ketchikan Gateway Borough•Ketchikan, AK

26d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is open to in-house Borough applicants only, through July 27, 2026, closing at 5 p.m. If an internal hire is not made, the recruitment will open to the public. The role involves performing a variety of tasks in the operation, maintenance, and improvement of the airport, roads, structures, and related facilities. The position requires operating light, medium, and heavy construction equipment, snow plows, sweepers, spreaders, and trucks.

Requirements

Ability to operate and assist in the routine maintenance of the Airport, airport equipment and vehicles in all types of weather.
Ability to perform all assigned manual labor tasks, both skilled and unskilled, under rigorous conditions.
Physical stamina and endurance.
Willingness to cooperate with others and perform the various job related duties as assigned.
Ability to follow oral and written directions.
Willingness to apply himself/herself.
Ability to learn and keep current on airport geography, facilities, systems and procedures.
Ability and desire to be a team player and cooperate with others.
Experience in facility and equipment maintenance and equipment operation.
Valid State of Alaska driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Current CPR card.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Any combination of related education and/or related experience will be considered if the candidate possesses the demonstrated ability.

Responsibilities

Operate a variety of airport systems and maintenance equipment, including trucks, front-end loaders, graders, snow plows, forklifts, sweepers, spreaders, HVAC equipment, boilers and various other equipment.
Repair runway/taxiway and associated systems, roads, bridges, culverts, docks, and other airport facilities such as building equipment and signs.
Provide assistance to Airport Technician/ARFF personnel in general and skilled maintenance and repairs to buildings and systems that may involve painting, sand blasting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and general labor.
Perform Airport beautification tasks involving gardening, garbage control, etc.
Perform snow/ice removal and control operations using snow/ice removal and control equipment and materials.
Conducts movement area safety checks.
Operate hand tools and power tools including saws, jack hammers, pumps, brush cutters, generators, compressors, welders, and various other equipment.
Perform minor equipment repairs and maintenance.
Provide assistance to Airport Equipment Mechanics on an as needed basis.
Respond in a support role to emergencies at the airport involving disabled aircraft or other situations involving coordinating radio or telephone calls or shuttling equipment.
Provide instruction to other employees of this or a similar job classification in all aspects of procedure and technique relating to the duties required by this job description unless such instruction requires a specialized certification which the employee doing the training does not have.
Fill-in for Deckhand in case of an emergency.
Perform other related duties as directed by the Operations Manager.