MAINTENANCE WORKER (AVIATION)

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Maintenance Worker.

THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED AND MAY CLOSE AT ANYTIME.

2026 Benefits of Broward County Employment

Eleven (11) paid holidays each year

Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year

Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)

Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions

Paid Parental Leave

Health Benefits

High Deductible Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums: Employee $10.90 / Family $80.79

Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2000 Annually

Consumer Driven Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums: Employee $82.58 / Family $286.79

Florida Retirement System (FRS) - Pension or Investment Plan

457 Deferred Compensation county matches up to $2,000 a year.

General Description
Performs a variety of general building and grounds related maintenance and repairs at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Works under close to general supervision according to set procedures, but determines how or when to complete tasks. Works in and around the Airport property and grounds with the primary function of keeping the property and grounds clean and free of debris.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires three (3) months in maintenance or closely related experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses Required
Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License based on area of assignment.

Additional Requirements:
Ability to obtain/maintain Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) access with Customs and Border Protection Seal.
Ability to obtain / maintain Airfield driving privileges.
All Aviation Maintenance Division employees must be able to perform rotational shift work and/or overtime (holidays, weekends and emergencies) in support of operational needs in a twenty-four (24) hour per day/seven (7) days per week operation and in accordance with a collective bargaining agreement, if applicable.

Preferences

• Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Flagger Certification
• Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Certification
• Forklift and Aerial Lift Training Certification
• 1+ years of Building Maintenance Experience
• 1+ years of Grounds Maintenance Experience
• 1+ years of Fence Installation and Repair Experience
• 1+ years of Airfield and Ramp Driving

DUTIES & RESPONSIBLILITES:
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class.

Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

Maintains grounds and landscape areas in order to ensure that grounds and landscape areas are presentable, clean, and safe.

Patch asphalt, install/mend fences, perform runway/taxiway and roadway repairs, use hand and power tools, and assist trades and other Airport employees as needed.

Remove and install signage throughout the Airport campus.

Performs a variety of facility maintenance work in order to ensure a clean, safe environment for the public and County employees, minimize major repair/replacement costs, and/or extend the useful life of equipment/fixtures.

Cleans offices, break rooms, restrooms, halls, shop areas, pavilions, sidewalks, in order to provide a clean, sanitary, and safe environment for the public and other staff; moves a variety of furniture and related items in order to relocate/rearrange work stations/offices, set up for meetings, activities, and events.

Interacts with the public and/or other County employees in order to give directions/information, explain work activities/procedures, identify their service needs, and/or resolve day-to-day operational issues.

Sets out temporary traffic control devices at the work site in order to provide a safe work environment and facilitate safe, efficient traffic flow.

Utilizes Computerized Maintenance Management System software in order to document work activities, track equipment usage, and provide summary information to management.

Maintains a variety of landscape and construction related equipment in order to ensure that the equipment operates safely and appropriately when needed, extend the useful life of the equipment, minimize down time, and minimize major repair/replacement costs.

Performs related work as assigned.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBLILITES:
Work outdoors in extreme weather conditions, including, hot, humid, cold, wet, damp conditions, with fumes, dust and loud noise.
Work in elevated positions, climbing ramps, and small cramped areas.
Operate an electronic handheld device including e-mail.
Must be able to follow directives and communicate clearly with coworkers, technicians and mechanics on any faults, errors or other problems and situations that may arise.
Follow safety directives and use sound judgment.
Stand and walk for extended periods of time, climb ladders & stairs.
Perform light janitorial work to clean in and around work areas and associated areas and equipment.

Must be able to work all available shifts in a 24/7 environment. Shifts include: 0700-1500, 1500-2300 or 2300-0700. Work schedules consist of working five days with two days off during the week.

Adheres to local, state and federal regulatory requirements as applicable to area of assignment.

All Aviation Department employees must possess the ability to interact courteously with the public, Airport vendors, contractors and fellow employees to maintain a professional work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that promotes a positive work environment.

Aviation Department Facilities/Maintenance Division Staff are all essential positions. At any given time, staff may be required to be on the Airfield, in the Terminals, or in a work environment which conditions may expose them to weather, humid conditions; smoke, fumes or dust; tight or confined spaces; hazardous materials; or shaking, rocking and or vibrating equipment, loud noise, stairs and ramps, and large moving equipment.

Physical Demands

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs medium to heavy work that involves walking, standing, stooping, lifting, digging, pushing and raising objects and also involves exerting between 20 to 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis.

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

Involves routine and frequent exposure to toxic/caustic chemicals.

Competencies

• Decision Quality

• Action Oriented

• Plans and Aligns

• Ensures Accountability

• Communicates Effectively

• Demonstrates Self-Awareness-Awareness

• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.