CAREER DESCRIPTION AIRPORT MAINTENANCE WORKER THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC The open eligible list established through this recruitment will be used to fill current and future Airport Maintenance Workers within John Wayne Airport or the County of Orange. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications.
DEADLINE TO APPLY: Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately, as the recruitment will close on
Monday, August 18, 2025, at 11:59 PM (PT). Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.
JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT
The award-winning John Wayne Airport, Orange County (JWA) has been a major cornerstone of Orange County for more than 100 years. Located in beautiful Southern California , we currently serve approximately 11.7 million annual passengers. W e strive to provide a superior guest experience to ensure travel is convenient and stress-free. Th e County of Orange owns and operates John Wayne Airpor t, S erv ing more than three million people within 34 cities and unincorporated areas of Orange County and beyond.
As a medium hub airport, we have commercial flights to more than 40 non-stop destinations in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada . E leven commercial airlines and two air cargo airlines fly out of the Airport . It is home to nearly 500 general aviation (private, non-commercial) aircraft , representing 60% of total operations, and includes two full-service fixed base operators and one limited use general aviation facility.
- Mission: Connecting People, Places and Opportunities.
- Vision: To be an airport of choice by creating exceptional experiences.
- Core Values: REACH
- R espect
- E nvironmental Stewardship
- A ccountability
- C ollaboration
- H onesty
V iew the latest John Wayne Airport Annual Report
video. To learn more about John Wayne Airport, click
here.To learn more about the County of Orange, click
here. AIRPORT MAINTENANCE DIVISION
The Maintenance Division's mission is to ensure safe, clean, and dependable facilities at John Wayne Airport (JWA). The Division manages projects, contracts, maintenance, and general services focused on ensuring a superior guest experience, a safe and secure airport, and optimizing the useful life and reliability of JWA systems, equipment, and facilities in a proactive, cost-effective manner.
The Division manages the maintenance and repair of most County-owned and operated facilities, systems, and assets at JWA, including approximately 3.4 million square feet of building space spread over 17 facilities on over 500 acres.
THE OPPORTUNITY The Airport Maintenance Worker will, under supervision, perform a variety of semi-skilled and manual labor tasks including maintaining airport facilities.
Primary responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Performing a wide variety of maintenance and repair projects requiring building trade or mechanical trade skills. Operating various pieces of heavy equipment, such as a sweeper, dump truck, and forklift
- Servicing and repairing automatic security gates, doors, and locks
- Learning and using Computer Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) to receive work orders, and document the completion of tasks
- Laying out roadway dividing stripes, pad lines, and various directional signs
- Effectively use computer tools such as Word, Excel, and Outlook at a basic level
- Performing the full range of semiskilled maintenance tasks required at the airport
- Performing tasks associated with clean up of trash and debris in flood control channels, pump stations, dams, and basins
- Conducting initial assessment when responding to a service call. Making appropriate repairs if within the scope of responsibility and training, and/or escalating repair to an appropriate skilled trades or contracted service provider; if escalating a repair to skilled trades or contracted service provider, taking any immediate steps necessary to ensure passenger safety/guest experience (e.g. posting warning signs; marking area out of service; restricting access)
- Recording work completed, timekeeping, equipment, and material
- Reading and interpreting blueprints of airport facilities
WORK HOURS :
4/10 schedule; one weekend day per week (please note - days are subject to change). John Wayne Airport anticipates the schedule or shifts for positions filled with this recruitment will be similar to the following:
- Swing Shift: Wednesday through Saturday from 12:30 P.M. - 11:00 P.M. (4-10's including one weekend day)
Desirable Core Competencies
The ideal candidate will possess t wo (2) years of experience in general building construction or building maintenance performing semiskilled duties including carpentry, plumbing, construction, or electrical work. A Class B License with Air Brake Endorsement is required.
In addition, the ideal candidate will also possess extensive experience and knowledge in the following core competencies:
Technical Knowledge - Working with and understanding technical information related to the job responsibilities for this position
- Understanding of reading and analyzing blueprints and schematics
- Operating sweepers, heavy equipment vehicles, and trucks both on and off-road, as well as forklift and scissor lifts
- Responding promptly and effectively in airport emergencies
- Basic computer skills, Microsoft Suite
Industry | Safety Knowledge - Understanding of typical job requirements for line-level trades and technicians required by California Occupational Safety and Health (Cal-OSHA)
- Experience following safety programs
- Knowledge of safety and building codes applicable to the construction, maintenance, and repair of industrial facilities
Effective Communication - Ability to work positively and effectively to resolve issues and develop collaboration within internal team settings as well as with County of Orange agencies and or external stakeholders
- Ability to represent the organization effectively and communicate articulately, while demonstrating organizational integrity
- Maintain cooperative relationships and deal tactfully within and across organizational lines
- Maintain positive and professional responses during all work periods
- Deliver technical and conceptual information clearly and articulately, both orally and in writing, to a wide variety of audiences
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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here to learn more about the minimum qualifications and the physical requirements for the Airport Maintenance Worker.
AIRPORT ACCESS REQUIREMENTS Employees must clear a background check, which includes a Criminal History Records Check (CHRC), Transportation Security Administration (TSA) check, and Security Threat Assessment (STA) check. Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Airport Access Badge with an Airport Driving Endorsement within ten (10) days of employment. Airport Access Badge must be maintained and renewed every two (2) years.
LICENSE Possession of a valid California Driver's License, Class B by date of appointment and while employed in this series.
PHYSICAL, MENTAL, ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS Physical and Mental Requirements Continuous upward and downward flexion of the neck. Frequent walking, standing, bending and twisting of neck; bending and twisting of waist; squatting, simple grasping, and reaching above and below shoulder level. Occasional sitting and repetitive use of hands to operate computers, printers, and copiers. Incumbents use physical strength and agility on a continual basis, including lifting objects frequently weighing up to 50 pounds, and, on occasion, required to assist in lifting and transporting objects weighing up to 70 lbs.
Environmental and Working Conditions Exposure to all types of weather, including extreme temperatures and inclement weather. Constant exposure to aircraft noise, high-pitched noises, fumes and odors, and other airport-related conditions.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS Human Resource Services screens all application materials for minimum and desirable qualifications. After screening, candidates who meet the minimum and desirable qualifications will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. All candidates will be notified via email of their status in the process. Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed below may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure. Completion of a background investigation to the satisfaction of the County may be required for some assignments.
Application Screening | (Refer/Non-Refer): Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those candidates that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.
Online Exam | (Refer/Non-Refer): An online exam consisting of job-related questions will be administered. Candidates who pass this test will be referred to the next step
Application Appraisal Panel (AAP) | (Weighted 100%) An Appraisal Panel (AAP) of job knowledge experts will thoroughly screen and evaluate the application, supplemental questionnaire, and resumes for job knowledge, competencies, and related experience described above.
Eligible List |
Score Groups: Once all assessments have been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.
Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.
Please note: The information you provide on your application and/or response to the supplemental questions may be used as a scoring device, so please be thorough and complete in your response. "See Resume" is not a qualifying response and will not be scored in lieu of the required information. Veterans Employment Preference (VEPP) The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click
here to review the policy.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ADDITIONAL INFORMATION EMAIL NOTIFICATION Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.
Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at
www.governmentjobs.com .
NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Click
here for additional Frequently Asked Questions.
For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact Michelle Bocicor at mbocicor@ocair.com .
EEO INFORMATIONOrange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer,
encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.Non-Management Benefits
In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays--we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System
(OCERS).Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
http://www.ocers.org/active-member-informationClick
here for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees.
Closing Date/Time: 8/18/2025 11:59 PM Pacific