Airport Worker II

Department:Valkaria Airport Office

Organizational Unit:Valkaria Airport

Position Type:Permanent Full Time/Part Time:Full Time

CLOSE DATE: 08/05/2026

$18.88 to $20.77 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. South Area/Valkaria Airport. Works schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Performs experienced office and service work administering and maintaining operations of a small general aviation airport. Work involves coordinating and participating in the maintenance of airport grounds, buildings, facilities, and equipment; operating, monitoring, and transmitting on the Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) and Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS); inspecting and reporting on the condition of runways and hangars, airfield navigational aids (NAVAIDs), and other airport infrastructure; monitoring and maintaining the fuel farm and card reader system; handling cash transactions for fuel sales; and performing routine maintenance and custodial duties. Work also includes periodically covering the Administrative Building front desk, answering telephones, greeting tenants, customers, vendors, and federal and state officials, and responding to routine inquiries.

REQUIREMENTS: Two (2) years of experience in airport operations and maintenance, which includes experience with airport navigational aids (NAVAID), including the Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI), and associated support equipment; aviation fuel farm operation and repair; and the operation and maintenance of equipment including operation of zero-turn mowers, tractors and groundskeeping implements, automobiles, and tools utilized in maintaining a general aviation airport. Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida driver's license and maintain said license during the term of employment. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

(With or without reasonable accommodations)

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS

1. The employee must be able to:
   
   
   
   • LIFT:40 lbs.
   • CARRY:40 lbs.
   • PUSH:40 lbs.
   • PULL:40 lbs.
   
   
   
   
2. In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
   
   
   
   • STAND:3 - 5 hours
   • WALK:1 - 3 hours
   • SIT:5 - 8 hours
   • DRIVE:1 - 3 hours
   
   
   
   
3. The employee must repetitively perform:
   
   
   
   • Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Pulling; Pushing
   
   
   
   
4. The employee must be able to:
   
   
   
   • Bend; Climb; Crawl; Kneel; Reach
   
   
   
   
5. The employee must have:
   
   
   
   • Good hearing; Good speech; Use of both eyes
   
   
   
   
6. Other necessary physical activities/traits
   
   
   
   • N/A
   
   
   
   

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Working conditionsthat will apply to the employee:
   
   
   
   • At heights above/below ground level; In heat; In high humidity; In or with dusty conditions; In or with moving objects or vehicles; On or with ladders or scaffolding; Work alone; Work inside; Work outside; Works Closely with Others
   
   
   
   
2. Other working conditions:
   
   
   
   • N/A