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Working Title of Vacant Position Facility Maintenance Technician II Job Type Full Time Posting Type Public Number of Vacancies 1 Department CU AIRPORT AUTHORITY Division CHES REGIONAL AIRPORT Requisition Number 2026356 Number of hours worked per week 40 Work Schedule
Monday - Friday
Hours: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm
With on-call for weather and other emergencies
Work Site Location Chesapeake Regional Airport Position Driving Requirement R - Routine Pay Grade GE06 Pay Basis Weekly Advertised Salary
Annual Salary: $43,645
Job Description
Chesapeake Regional Airport is seeking an innovative and highly motivated candidate who thrives on working independently outdoors/indoors as an Airfield and Facilities Maintenance Technician. A successful candidate will have mechanical aptitude and the needed ability/skills to maintain airfield turf to specification standards, and make repairs, as necessary, to equipment, facilities, and structures that include electric bi-fold doors.
Other responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Please note: candidate will experience jarring and bouncing while operating turf tractors and exposed to aircraft noise.
Required Qualifications
VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Requires a high school diploma or GED and any combination of education and experience equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education in a construction or maintenance trade, or a closely related field.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
Requires a valid driver's license and a driving record that is in compliance with the City Driving Standards. Special skills or equipment certification may be required.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of one year of related, full-time equivalent experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Performance of essential functions may require exposure to confined spaces. Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
DRUG-FREE WORK PLACE
No employee may report for work or perform his or her assigned duties while impaired or under the influence of marijuana or any illegal or controlled substance (drug/marijuana) or alcohol. The purpose of this policy, in accordance with Title 49, CFR, Part 29 and the Drug-Free Work Place Act of 1988, is to ensure that the Chesapeake Airport Authority provides all of its employees with a drug-free and alcohol-free work place.
AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFYING FACTORS:
But are not limited to, the following:
o (i) has successfully completed a supervised drug rehabilitation program,
o (ii) is participating in a supervised drug rehabilitation program and is no longer engaging in the illegal use of drugs.
Proof of successful completion of or active participation in a supervised drug rehabilitation program must be furnished to the Chesapeake Regional Airport or Airport Authority.
Preferred Qualifications
Airport Certified Employee
Pilot's License
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date 07/17/2026 Job Close Date Open Continuous Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
The City of Chesapeake's Department of Human Resources is serving as an advertising agent for this vacancy. Screening and selection will be handled by the Chesapeake Regional Airport Authority. Questions concerning the requisition or application status should be directed to the Chesapeake Regional Airport Authority by calling 757-432-8110 .
ADA Checklist
Overall Physical Strength Demands
Overall Physical Strength Demands M=Medium - Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly
Physical Demands
C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.
Standing Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Sitting Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Walking Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Lifting Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Lifting Amount Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs Carrying Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Carrying Weight Exerting up to 20 lbs Pushing/Pulling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Pushing/Pulling Weight Exerting up to 20 lbs Reaching Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Handling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Fine Dexterity Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Kneeling Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Crouching Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Crawling Never- Never occurs. Bending Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Twisting Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Climbing Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Balancing Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Vision Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Hearing Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Talking Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Foot Controls Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used
100 HP Turf maintenance tractor with 15 ft. rotary cutter
35 HP tractor with 5 ft. rotary brush cutter
Zero-turn turf mower
Push mower
Line trimmer
Chainsaw
Shovel
Basic mechanic's hand tools
Protective Equipment Required
Climbing harness
Face shield
Hearing protection
Gloves
Health and Safety
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never
Mechanical Hazards W = Several Times Per Week Chemical Hazards S = Seasonally Electrical Hazards M = Several Times Per Month Fire Hazards N = Never Explosives N = Never Communicable Diseases N = Never Physical Danger or Abuse N = Never Other If Other, Description
Environmental Factors
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never
Dirt and Dust D = Daily Extreme Temperatures W = Several Times Per Week Noise and Vibration D = Daily Fumes and Odors W = Several Times Per Week Wetness/Humidity S = Seasonally Darkness or Poor Lighting M = Several Times Per Month Primary Work Location Shop, Vehicle, Outdoors
Non-Physical Demands
C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.
Time Pressures Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Emergency Situations Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Frequent Change of Tasks Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Tedious or Exacting Work Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Noisy/Distracting Environment Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Other If Other, Description Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)
Yes. Part time staff are available to assist
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