Airport Maintenance Worker

The City of Renton's Public Works Airport department is recruiting to fill an Airport Maintenance Worker vacancy at the Renton Municipal Airport. Join the City of Renton's Public Works Airport team and help keep one of the region's most dynamic municipal airports running strong! As an Airport Maintenance Worker, you'll take on hands-on, technical work that keeps the airfield safe and operational working both independently and alongside a dedicated team, all while enjoying great benefits, steady hours, and a chance to make a visible impact every day. If you're looking for a role that's active, rewarding, and part of a mission-driven organization, this is your opportunity to step onto the airfield and be part of something bigger.

Airport Maintenance Worker performs technical, physically labor-intensive tasks in support of the Renton Municipal Airport operations. Work is performed independently and as part of a team. Tasks are completed with general guidelines and require some independent judgement. Contribute to the City's vision, mission, and goals in the performance of all job duties.

The schedule will be 12:00pm to 8:00pm in the winter and 1:00pm to 9:00pm in the summer.

The City of Renton's Public Works Airport Department provides multiple benefits including van pool, free ORCA card, a $300 clothing allowance, and $205 boot allowance, and more!

* 2026 Salary range is posted on this job bulletin*

Working for the City of Renton comes with an excellent benefits package, including:

• Deferred compensation with the City contributing 3% of the employee's salary.
• VEBA Plan with the City contributing 1% of the employee's salary.
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance at affordable rates
• Paid leave for vacation, sick, eleven holidays and two "personal" holidays a year
• State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Public Employee Retirement Systems (PERS) plan enrollment

• Execute a variety of skilled and semi-skilled building maintenance and repair at the airport including general equipment maintenance, basic carpentry, painting, light plumbing and light electrical work.
• Perform grounds maintenance duties including mowing and trimming grass, cutting brush and trimming trees, planting and pruning trees and bushes, and various other landscaping duties.
• Conduct daily airport inspections to ensure the airport environment is safe for aircraft operations including ensuring proper operation of runway and taxiway lights, picking up trash and debris (Foreign Object Disposal), dispersing wildlife, and noting maintenance and repair needs of airport buildings and facilities.
• Perform various custodial functions to assure safe, clean, and orderly grounds and buildings; clean airport restrooms, and perform minor plumbing repairs.
• Perform required repairs and preventive maintenance on the control tower, hangars, city owned buildings and other airport facilities including fences and signs.
• Apply non-restricted use pesticides and herbicides to various airport areas in accordance with established health and safety regulations.
• Operate a variety of tools, equipment and machines including small hand tools, tractor and push mowers, back hoes, trucks, sprayers, and other equipment; instruct others in the operation of equipment as necessary.
• Maintain an inventory of tools, equipment, and supplies; maintain shop area and equipment in clean and safe condition; assure the security of tools and equipment.
• Prepare and maintain various records and reports related to purchases, time sheets, inspections, and spraying activities.
• Inspect storm drain and sanitary sewer manholes; perform minor repairs; coordinate cleaning and flushing of storm drains and sanitary sewers with City's Utility Division.
• Assist with snow removal, water operations, and pavement management as needed.
• Respond to and assist in airport emergencies as needed.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance., Contribute to an environment of teamwork and respect.
• Foster a culture of equity and inclusion by recognizing the diverse needs and perspectives of groups and individuals.
• Remain current with relevant technological advancements as it relates to field.
• Participate in and help provide cross-training in processes as directed by management to ensure a well-rounded team for coverage purposes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• May be assigned to support city priorities during emergencies.

• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of this classification.
• Minimum 2 years of diverse building and grounds maintenance experience.
• Or 3 years relevant education and experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Successful passing of a required background and driving record check.

• Drive to offsite locations to perform essential functions.
• Move throughout City facilities and buildings.
• Operate a computer and other office equipment.
• Lift or move items weighing up to 50 pounds on occasion.
• Lift heavy objects in awkward and confined spaces, using proper lifting and rigging techniques.
• Climb and work from ladders, climb stairs. Bending, stretching, and standing for extended periods.

• Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions (and indoors in an office environment occasionally).
• Exposure to high voltage wires, hazardous materials, heights, and noise from equipment.
• May be required to participate in standby or on-call rotation.
• Noise level out in the field is moderately loud, noise level in the office is moderately quiet.
• Work evening and/or weekend hours as needed.

The City of Renton embraces a diverse and inclusive workforce and prides itself on promoting collaboration and teamwork in a positive environment while providing high quality services to the community. For more information about the City of Renton, please visit the following website: Why Renton. The City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including candidates' names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the screening of applications. For that reason, you will not have the ability to attach any documents to your application, including a cover letter or resume. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application.
Communication from the City of Renton:
We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from rentonwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders. We also communicate via text and encourage you to sign up for text alerts when completing your job application.
Recruitment Process:
The screening process will include a review of minimum qualifications and applicants selected for an interview will be invited via email to self-schedule a time through the Government Jobs account. At minimum, this position will be subject to a standard criminal background check and professional reference check. This position requires driving and is also subject to a driving record check from the WA State Dept. of Licensing (or other state equivalent). Driving records will be evaluated based on a points system depending on the infraction and severity.