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Job Description

Overview

The Airport Maintenance Worker position at Los Angeles County involves performing maintenance and repair work on airport facilities and equipment. The role requires a combination of technical skills and physical labor, contributing to the safe and efficient operation of airport infrastructure.

Responsibilities

  • Use stationary and hand power tools for construction and repair work.
  • Operate and maintain power equipment like tow-graders and tractors.
  • Make additions, alterations, and repairs to airport buildings.
  • Perform fence installation, runway lighting installation, and drainage construction.
  • Mix, place, and finish cement and asphaltic concrete for airport surfaces.
  • Make minor repairs to airport utilities including water, sewer, and electrical systems.
  • Oversee Airport Service Workers as a lead worker when needed.
  • Operate crash rescue vehicles and firefighting equipment during emergencies.
  • Provide first aid and notify authorities in case of an aircraft accident.
  • Perform the duties of an Airport Service Worker as needed.

Requirements

  • Two years of experience in maintenance and repair of airport facilities and equipment.
  • A Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR Certificate is required.
  • A valid California Class C Driver License or alternative transportation method.

Benefits

Additional Information

  • Physical Class 4 – Arduous: Involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds.
  • Out-of-class experience will be accepted for this examination.
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How this job compares in Los Angeles County, CA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across California currently run a median of $34/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $27–$41/hr across 484 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Los Angeles County, CA

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Los Angeles County, CA, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across California as a whole we're tracking 627 other active welding openings from 305 employers. Browse welding jobs across California.

The most active employers in California at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are SpaceX (31), Aerotek (16), and Volt (16). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within California, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Redondo Beach at $51/hr, Santa Ana at $48/hr, and Long Beach at $40/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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