Maintenance Technician - Grounds - Airport - Part Time Temporary

City of Prescott • Prescott, AZ

13h • Onsite

About The Position

This is an announcement of an employment opportunity for a Maintenance Technician - Grounds at the Prescott Regional Airport. This is a Part Time - Temporary position with a hiring pay of $22.34 per hour. The role is non-exempt and eligible for overtime compensation. The deadline to apply is 08/17/2026.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years' experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, working with zero-turn mowers and/or tractors, public works, facilities maintenance, airport maintenance, or related field is preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Possess a valid Arizona driver's license.
• Pass a TSA-mandated 10-year security background investigation, pre-employment drug test, fingerprint background check, and driver record check.
• Completion of non-movement training within three (3) months of hire.
• Knowledge of a variety of skilled trades related to grounds maintenance, landscaping, building construction, maintenance, repair, and renovation.
• Knowledge of machinery including zero-turn mowers and/or tractors, equipment, and tools necessary for maintaining public areas.
• Knowledge of basic preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Knowledge of common hand and power tools.
• Knowledge of basic plumbing and electrical skills.
• Knowledge of basic maintenance and troubleshooting of minor heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills using Word, Excel, Outlook, and the Internet.
• Skill in following oral and written instructions.
• Skill in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.
• Ability to establish and effective working relationships with staff, volunteers, and customers.
• Ability to work alone in an empty building.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to be self-directed to meet established routine deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with zero-turn mowers and/or tractors.
• Experience in public works, facilities maintenance, airport maintenance, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Maintain airport grounds by performing comprehensive weed mitigation using approved mechanical and chemical control methods.
• Picks up trash, debris, and tree limbs.
• Trims bushes, trees, and shrubs.
• Maintain flower beds in a trimmed weed-free manner.
• Performs minor and preventive maintenance and repairs on a variety of assigned small equipment.
• Maintains taxi lanes, aprons, hangar areas, terminal grounds, roadways and landscaped areas; irrigation, rakes weeds.
• Performs routine inspections of airport facilities and equipment; sweeps sidewalks and parking lots.
• Monitors pavement joints and non-movement airfield surfaces for vegetation growth and reports infrastructure concerns.
• Clears snow from building walkways in winter and treats with deicer as needed to ensure safe walkways.
• May serve as backup to Airport Custodial by performing general custodial and maintenance duties, including cleaning and sanitizing restrooms, restock paper towels, toilet paper, soap, cleaning floors, carpets and emptying trash of buildings to ensure facilities are operating in a safe and orderly manner.
• Initiates repairs from help tickets submitted by staff.
• Assists in the setup, preparation, tear down, and clean up for special events; or equipment setup/tear down.
• Coordinates with other departments to make needed repairs; works with outside vendors for services outside of and during operational hours.
• Operates mowers, and trimmers in the care and maintenance of airport grounds; uses and maintains hand and power tools; and may use heavy equipment.
• Analyzes operational problems and make recommendations to correct or improve procedures.
• Keeps records, files, logs, ledgers, etc. of activities in order to provide accurate documentation of work performed.
• Compiles data for administrative analysis and prepares reports or summaries of data from records.
• Serves as a representative of the City of Prescott.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid sick time
• A diverse range of complimentary mental health and wellness services, including an Employee Assistance Program, a free subscription to Calm, and health coaching (depending on eligibility).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED