Airport Maintenance Worker

AIRPORT MAINTENANCE WORKER - SANFORD SEACOAST REGIONAL AIRPORT

Take Your Career to New Heights - Join the City of Sanford as an Airport Maintenance Worker! Are you ready to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where no two days are the same? Do you want to be part of a dedicated team helping keep planes flying safely while maintaining a vital regional transportation hub? The City of Sanford is seeking a motivated and dependable Airport Maintenance Worker to join our team at the Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport! This is more than a maintenance job—it's a rewarding opportunity to support aviation, help protect critical infrastructure, and serve the public with pride. You'll work on a wide variety of systems, equipment, and facilities while gaining valuable hands-on experience and training in airport operations and maintenance. This position will be responsible for the following:

• Maintain and improve airport buildings, runways, taxiways, lighting systems, ramps, and signage
• Operate and service a range of vehicles and heavy equipment—including loaders, tractors, snow blowers, and sweepers
• Monitor and report airport conditions, issue NOTAMs, and ensure safety and compliance with FAA standards
• Communicate with pilots and airport users via aviation radio
• Help implement wildlife hazard and stormwater management plans
• Participate in emergency operations and assist distressed aircraft
• Maintain the appearance of airport grounds and support seasonal operations like snow and ice control The qualifications required for this position are as follows:
• High school diploma or GED (post-secondary training is a plus!)
• Ability to obtain a State of Maine Commercial Applicator's License (6B General Vegetation Management) and Herbicide Applicator's License within 6 months of hire
• A valid State of Maine Class II/B CDL and a clean driving record
• A team-first attitude, problem-solving skills, and willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays, and be on-call when needed This position is a fantastic fit for someone who loves working outdoors, enjoys hands-on mechanical tasks, and takes pride in contributing to the safe and efficient operation of an essential public facility.

Apply today if you want to be a part of a supportive team committed to excellence, safety, and service! All applicants for positions requiring a CDL are required to pass a drug test as a prerequisite of employment and must also successfully pass a background check to the satisfaction of the City. Application and instruction packets may be obtained from the Human Resources Department or online @ www.sanfordmaine.org under the Employment Opportunities icon. Prospective candidates MUST submit all required documents at time of application. Incomplete positon inquiries, including those without will be rejected.

• Applications may be reviewed as received.
• Applications and Resumes must be returned in person, submitted online or mailed to: Human Resources Department City of Sanford, Maine 919 Main Street Sanford, Maine 04073

Posting:

Thursday, April 9, 2026

Deadline:

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 5:30 PM

• The City of Sanford is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay:

$27.28 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person