Job Posting End Date:
07-27-2026
Worker Sub-Type:
Regular
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Position Summary:
Operation and Maintenance Technicians are the primary staff positions that ensure the day-to-day, 24/7 operations of the Central Wisconsin Airport. There are three levels of Operation and Maintenance Technicians with increasing responsibility, skills, knowledge, and abilities needed to perform the job. In compliance with federal regulations, the airport provides sufficient and qualified personnel to comply with the requirements of its Airport Certification Manual. The airport recognizes the importance of a well-trained experienced team. Therefore, the developmental progression of Operation and Maintenance Technicians will not be limited to the position in which they were hired. Operation and Maintenance Technician II's are primarily responsible for ensuring the airport's day to day regulatory compliance of all applicable federal, state, and local requirements; the overall maintenance of the airfield, buildings, and fleet; and delivering exceptional customer service.
Standard work schedule:
CWA is a 24 hour operation. The selected candidate can expect to work regularly scheduled weekends and will be subject to being on-call in the wintertime for snow removal. The successful candidate will ultimately be assigned a 3rd shift schedule working Monday-Wednesday and every other weekend.
This ultimate shift assignment will occur after the completion of a 2-3 month training period working Monday - Friday from 8:00AM - 4:00PM and an additional 2-3 months of on the job training rotating through various shifts. Once on the final assigned 3rd shift schedule, this individual will regularly be working alone from midnight to 4AM.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Additional Tasks and Responsibilities:
Compensation:
Starting hourly rate: Starting hourly rate: $27.61-$30.48 depending on qualifications + shift differential + Marathon County benefits: https://www.marathoncounty.gov/about-us/careers/employee-benefits
Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions (Before Hire):
Education/Formal Training and Experience:
Additional Airport Certifications and Training Requirements After Hire:
Selection Procedure:
The selection of the successful candidate may be made by assessment of education and work experience, oral interview, review of references, and/or other job-related selection procedures. Depending on position requirements, the selected candidate may be required to satisfactorily complete post-offer assessments, including but not limited to education verification, background checks, driver license verification, physical examination, psychological assessment, and drug screening paid for by the County.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Marathon County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status
Special Accommodations:
Marathon County will make arrangements to furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services where necessary and reasonable to afford an individual with a disability the opportunity to participate in the recruitment process. Please notify the Employee Resources Department office or phone (715) 261-1451 to request special accommodations prior to the application deadline.
Special Accommodations:
Marathon County will make arrangements to furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services where necessary and reasonable to afford an individual with a disability the opportunity to participate in the recruitment process. Please notify the Employee Resources Department office or phone (715) 261-1451 to request special accommodations prior to the application deadline.
Notice to Applicants:
Wisconsin Statutes, Sections 19.36 (7), 64.09 (5), and 64.11 (7) require public employers to treat the following items as a public record: Each applicant's application, records, recommendations, and qualifications except as provided in Section 19.36 (7), Wis. Stats. that allows the identity of an applicant to remain confidential if the applicant requests in writing that the County not provide access to this information. If you choose not to have this information become a public record, you must make such a request in writing to the Employee Resources Department. If you become a finalist for the position, your identity may be disclosed as required by law