Airport Maintenance Senior Technician - CDL

Airport Maintenance Senior Technician - CDL

Salary

$28.83 - $38.92 Hourly

Location

175 S. Arizona Ave, Chandler, AZ

Job Type

Full-time, Regular

Job Number

2700029

Department

City Manager

Division

4100-AIRPORT

Opening Date

07/31/2026

Closing Date

8/15/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits

Job Announcement

The City of Chandler Municipal Airport is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as an Airport Maintenance Senior Technician - CDL. This position is scheduled to work Wednesday through Saturday, from 5:00am to 3:30pm.

First review of applications will take place on Monday, August 17, 2026.

Oral Interviews will be held the week of TBD.

Current City of Chandler employees may only hold one position and are not eligible for additional part-time or secondary positions within the City of Chandler.

Why work for Chandler?

• Diverse and inclusive environment
• Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
• Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays
• 3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
• Accrue 130 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• 12 paid holidays annually, with the potential for additional holiday leave the end of 2025, subject to approval by the City Manager
• Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match
• City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation
• Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition assistance up to $5,250 annually, $3,200 for part time employees
• Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership
• Flexible schedule/remote work options (when available)

Who we are

Situated on 550 acres, Chandler Municipal Airport (CHD) is owned and operated by the City of Chandler and has been in operation since 1948. Because it is a City-run airport, Chandler Municipal is open for public use 24 hours a day, seven days a week. CHD operates as a general aviation airport, which means it is primarily used for corporate and self-piloted business flights, sport/hobby aviation, flight training, public safety, and medical service flights.

Who we are looking for

Our new team member will have a passion for customer service, teamwork, and collaboration. We are looking for someone to perform skilled preventative maintenance and repair of the Citys airport operational areas and equipment.

To view the complete job description, please click here.

Minimum qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED; and
• 3 years of experience in grounds and facilities maintenance and operations; and
• A valid Drivers License with acceptable driving record; and
• A Commercial Drivers License Class B with tanker endorsement within 6 months of hire or promotion; and
• Maricopa County Dust Control Certification within 6 months of hire or promotion; and
• Underground Storage Tank Class A, B and C Operator Certification within 6 months of hire or promotion; and
• 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification within 6 months of hire or promotion; and
• An Office of Pest Management License within 6 months of hire or promotion; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

This is a regular full-time position, subject to a 6-month probationary period. A register of qualified candidates will be active for 4 months should another position become available.

The City of Chandler will conduct a pre-employment DOT drug and alcohol test and a driving record check as a condition of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results. All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.

Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler's policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the city's Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the city are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.

The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.

The City of Chandler offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and some part-time positions. For more detailed information on the benefits offered, please Click Here.

Employer City of Chandler

Address 175 S. Arizona Ave.

2nd Floor

Chandler, Arizona, 85225

Phone 480-782-2350

Website www.chandleraz.gov