| Location | Los Angeles, CA |
| Salary | $46,922.16–$63,216 Per Year |
AIRPORT MAINTENANCE WORKER
Salary
$46,922.16 - $63,216.00 Annually
Location
Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type
Full time
Job Number
C6077B
Department
PUBLIC WORKS
Opening Date
09/01/2026
Closing Date
9/16/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Position/Program Information
EXAM NUMBER
C6077B
FILING PERIOD
We will be accepting online applications from Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 5:00 PM (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, to be accepted.
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
We welcome applications from anyone.
Why work for us?
With almost than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County has the largest population of any county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California, with more than 39 diverse departments and over 2,100 different job descriptions, the County offers a lifetime of opportunities and careers. We are Los Angeles County, Department of Public Works, the largest municipal public works agency in the nation. With more than 4,000 employees, the Department of Public Works offers over 500 different types of career opportunities that promote professional and personal growth as well as a rewarding and exciting work environment!
For more information about the outstanding benefits offered by Los Angeles County, please visit us here: https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/.
If you have questions about working for LA County, including current open recruitments, tips on crafting a resume or acing an interview, career planning, or any other general information, please visit our website at: https://hr.lacounty.gov/.
OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS EXAMINATION.
If you performed work that differs from the duties described in your class specification and you believe qualifies you for this opportunity, please describe the out-of-class duties in detail in the Work Experience and Supplemental Questions sections of your application.
NO WITHHOLDS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS EXAMINATION.
Essential Job Functions
An Airport Maintenance Worker is responsible for performing a combination of the following essential job functions:
Uses stationary and hand power tools to perform construction and repair work involving mechanical, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, welding, and painting skills across all airport facilities.
Operates and maintains power equipment such as tow-graders, skip loaders, tractors, tandem rollers, stake-bed trucks, crash cranes, and power hoists.
Makes additions, alterations, and repairs to airport buildings; may construct small portable or permanent structures.
Performs fence installation, runway lighting installation and repairs, drainage construction and repair, and demolition or relocation of airport facilities.
Mixes, places, and finishes cement and asphaltic concrete for runways, taxiways, and other airport surfaces.
Makes minor repairs and replacements to airport utilities including water, sewer, and electrical systems.
Act as a lead worker overseeing Airport Service Workers, as needed.
Operates and maintains crash rescue vehicles and firefighting equipment, using related tools during fire and crash rescue emergencies, as needed.
Provides first aid and notifies proper authorities in the event of an aircraft accident.
Perform the duties of an Airport Service Worker, as needed.
For more information, please view the classification specification: Airport Maintenance Worker.
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:
Two years of experience in the maintenance and repair of airport facilities and equipment* involving a variety of minor carpentry, electrical, masonry, mechanical, painting and plumbing work.
CERTIFICATE:
A Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR Certificate is required.
LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job related essential function.
PHYSICAL CLASS:
Physical Class 4 - Arduous: This class involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working above ground on irregular surfaces. It includes those positions that occasionally demand extraordinary physical activity such as those in Safety positions.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE A COPY OF A VALID STANDARD FIRST AID AND CPR CERTIFICATION ISSUED BY A PROVIDER AUTHORIZED BY THE AMERICAN RED CROSS OR AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION WITHIN FIVE (5) CALENDAR DAYS FROM THE LAST DAY OF FILING THE APPLICATION. CERTIFICATES WILL BE SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION BEFORE BEING APPOINTED.
If you are unable to attach required documents with your application, please e-mail them to PWExams@pw.lacounty.gov within five (5) calendar days from the last day of filing the application. Include your name, exam number, and exam title in the Subject line of your e-mail.
We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.
ENDORSEMENT OF COUNTY QUALIFICATIONS:
If you performed work that differs from the duties described in your class specification and believe you qualify for this opportunity, please provide verification via official documentation of additional responsibility bonus, out-of-class bonus, temporary assignment bonus or reclassification study with CEO Classification with your application. If you are unable to attach the supporting documentation, you may e-mail them within five (5) calendar days from the last day of the filing period to PWExams@pw.lacounty.gov. Employees do not need to submit such verification if they hold or have held a position that regularly performs functions in alignment with the requirements.
Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT
This examination will consist of TWO (2) parts:
PART I: A Situational Judgment Test weighted at 55%, assessing:
Professional/Technical Knowledge of:
Airport organization, management, and operations
Airport facilities maintenance, inspection, and construction standards
Equipment maintenance principles and practices
Airport rules, regulations, and guidelines
Hazardous materials, First Aid, and CPR
Safety Orientation
Problem Solving/Decisiveness
Customer Service
Team Leadership
Work habits and attitudes
Note: Part I will be administered in-person at Public Works Headquarters - 900 South Fremont Avenue, Alhambra, CA 91803
PART II: An evaluation of Training and Experience, weighted at 45%, assessing:
Professional/Technical Knowledge of:
Airport organization, management, and operations
Airport facilities maintenance, inspection, and construction standards
Heavy and light airport power equipment, parts, and attachments
Equipment maintenance principles and practices
Airport rules, regulations, and guidelines
Blueprints and schematic diagrams
Hazardous materials, First Aid, and CPR
Safety Orientation
Mechanical Comprehension
Problem Solving/Decisiveness
Written Communication
Using Technology
APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND ACHIEVE 70% OR HIGHER ON THE COMBINED SCORE OF PARTS I AND II IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST.
TESTING ACCOMMODATION:
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation.
TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS:
If you have taken identical components recently for other exams, your responses may be automatically transferred to this examination. This exam contains test components that might be used on future exams, and your responses could be transferred to that exam.
SCORES CANNOT BE GIVEN OVER THE TELEPHONE.
ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION:
Applicants who passed the assessment(s) are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of six (6) months. We will use the list to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Works as they occur.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.
Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employers name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.
We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.
We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicants responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.
New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL, AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.
ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI): The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst races. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Department Contact Name: Annette Weaver
Department Contact Phone: (626) 458-2141
Department Contact Email: PWExams@pw.lacounty.gov
ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 458-2141
Teletype Phone: (626) 282-7829
California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Employment Information
Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.
This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit: https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.
Testing Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.
Fair Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).
Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
Career PathFinder:
Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at http://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.
Veteran's Credit:
Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.
For more information on veteran's credit, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102_PPG_115.pdf
Revised September 2025
For detailed information, please click here
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Exam scores cannot be disclosed over the phone.
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The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. CHECK YOUR ANSWERS CAREFULLY. Any mistakes you make and/or incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education. Please be as specific as possible. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Please note that all information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.
Your responses to the supplemental questionnaire do not replace the requirement to complete the Work Experience section of your application. You must still complete that section in full. For each job or position held, you must provide the employer's name and address, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and a detailed description of duties performed. Positions or experience that are grouped together will not be accepted; each position and the experience gained must be listed separately. If you are a Los Angeles County employee who has held multiple positions, do not list all of your time with the County under your current payroll title.
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How many years of experience do you have in the maintenance and repair of airport facilities and equipment* involving a variety of minor carpentry, electrical, masonry, mechanical, painting and plumbing work?
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If you indicated you have experience in Question #4, in the text box below, you must briefly describe the duties you perform that supports your response. Only provide the experience(s) that supports your response in Question #4.
For each experience, please indicate the following information:
If you do not have any experience under this option, please write "DOES NOT APPLY".
Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response.
You will not receive credit for your response if you have missing requested information.
Please ensure the experience you claim is consistent with the experience section listed on your application.
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Do you possess a valid Red Cross Standard First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification?
APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE A COPY OF A VALID STANDARD FIRST AID AND CPR CERTIFICATION ISSUED BY A PROVIDER AUTHORIZED BY THE AMERICAN RED CROSS OR AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION WITHIN FIVE (5) CALENDAR DAYS FROM THE LAST DAY OF FILING THE APPLICATION. CERTIFICATES WILL BE SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION BEFORE BEING APPOINTED.
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELESDepartment of Human ResourcesCountywide Talent Assessment DivisionTRAINING & EXPERIENCE EVALUATIONAirport Maintenance Worker
General Information: This Training & Experience (T&E) Questionnaire is a self-assessment. You will respond to questions about your experience related to having acquired the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the Airport Maintenance Worker position. All information that you provide is subject to verification. The assessment will evaluate the following competencies:
a. Airport Operations
b. Airport Inspection, Maintenance, and Construction Standards
c. Airport Rules, Regulations, and Guidelines
d. Equipment Operation and Maintenance
e. Blueprints and Diagrams
f. Hazardous Materials
g. First-Aid and CPR
Written Communication - Communicates effectively in writing
Mechanical Comprehension - Ability to comprehend how mechanical, electrical, and/or structural systems operate and interact
Safety Orientation - Knowledge of airport and workplace safety rules, standards, and regulations
Problem Solving/Decisiveness - Identifies and analyzes problems or issues
Using Technology - Ability to use applicable software programs and devices.
This assessment is weighted at 45%. All completed questionnaires will be scored according to standardized criteria.
Instructions for Completion
Carefully read the official County job bulletin for this examination.
You will receive points for each question based on the response(s) you provide. You will receive zero points for any question on which you do not provide a response.
Certification Statement
By completing the following, I hereby attest that all information I have provided in this T&E Questionnaire is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that Human Resources staff may contact my supervisor(s) to verify the information that I have provided. I understand that any misrepresentations, falsifications, or omissions of material facts violates Civil Service Rules and may subject me to actions including removal from this examination.
Furthermore, I certify that I will not disclose the questions used in this examination to any candidate nor will I provide any information to anyone concerning anything related to the questions posed to me other than concerned parties in an official protest or appeal. I understand that violation of this agreement can result in my disqualification from this examination as provided by Civil Service Rules.
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How many years of verifiable experience do you possess maintaining and repairing* airport facilities (e.g., runways, taxiways, aprons, buildings, fences, lighting, and utility systems)?
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To receive credit for Question 8, in the textbox below, you must provide an example for each separate employment period and/or job title being used to substantiate your experience maintaining and repairing airport facilities as indicated in Question 8. For each employer and/or job title provide all the information below and describe ONE (1) example of the duties you perform(ed) throughout your experience.
If you have no experience in the above question, indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.
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Which of the following construction and trade work have you performed in airport facilities at least 1 time per week for a minimum of 1 year each? (Select all that apply)
Note: To receive credit, you must have experience performing each construction/trade work at least 1 time per week for a minimum of 1 year individually. You cannot combine experience across response options.
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To receive credit for Question 10, in the textbox below, you must provide ONE (1) example that briefly describes the duties you perform as they relate to performing each type of construction and trade work in airport facilities as selected in Question 10. Include the following information:
If you have no experience in the above question, indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.
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Which of the following automotive and/or power equipment have you operated and maintained* at least 1 time per week for a minimum of 2 years and 6 months? (Select all that apply)
Note: To receive credit, you must have experience operating and maintaining each automotive and/or power equipment at least 1 time per week for a minimum of 2 years and 6 months individually. You cannot combine experience across response options.
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To receive credit for Question 12, in the textbox below, you must provide ONE (1) example that briefly describes the duties you perform as they relate to operating and maintaining each of the automotive and/or power equipment as selected in Question 12. Include the following information:
If you have no experience in the above question, indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.
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Which of the following safety protocols/responsibilities have you been trained in and have used/performed for at least 2 years and 6 months to ensure safe workplace practices in accordance with governmental and departmental requirements (e.g., Federal Occupational Safety Health Administration [OSHA] standards, County Safety Policies, Airport Compliance Manual, Federal Aviation Administration [FAA] Regulations, and Advisory Circulars)? (Select all that apply)
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To receive credit for Question 14, in the textbox below, you must provide ONE (1) example that briefly describes the duties you perform as they relate to using/performing each of the safety protocols/resources as selected in Question 14. Include the following information:
If you have no experience in the above question, indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.
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Which of the following documents have you interpreted* at least 5 times each within the span of 1 year when performing installation, maintenance, and repair of airport structure, equipment, and systems? (Select all that apply)
Note: To receive credit, you must have experience interpreting each document at least 5 times each within the span of 1 year individually. You cannot combine experience across response options to reach 5 times.
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To receive credit for Question 16, in the textbox below, you must provide ONE (1) example that briefly describes the duties you perform as they relate to interpreting each of the documents as selected in Question 16. Include the following information:
If you have no experience in the above question, indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.
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Which of the following documents have you completed or updated* at least 1 time per week for a minimum of 2 years and 6 months? (Select all that apply)
Note: To receive credit, you must have experience completing or updating each document at least 1 time per week for a minimum of 2 years and 6 months individually. You cannot combine experience across response options.
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To receive credit for Question 18, in the textbox below, you must provide ONE (1) example that briefly describes the duties you perform as they relate to completing and/or updating each of the documents as selected in Question 18. Include the following information:
If you have no experience in the above question, indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.
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Please indicate the software application(s) and/or technology equipment you have experience proficiently utilizing that have prepared you to effectively perform the duties of an Airport Maintenance Worker. (Select all that apply)
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To receive credit for Question 20, in the textbox below, you must provide ONE (1) assignment that illustrates your experience using each software application and/or technology equipment as selected in Question 20. Note - One project may count toward multiple software applications and/or technology equipment. Include the following information:
If you have no experience in the above question, indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.
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Which of the following emergency equipment have you operated* at least 3 times each? (Select all that apply)
Note: To receive credit, you must have experience interpreting each document at least 3 times each individually. You cannot combine experience across response options to reach 3 times.
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To receive credit for Question 22, in the textbox below, you must provide ONE (1) example that briefly describes the duties you perform as they relate to operating each type of emergency equipment as selected in Question 22. Include the following information:
If you have no experience in the above question, indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.
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Please indicate your experience assessing and responding to emergencies within an airport by selecting ALL the functions you have carried out in actual workplace incidents at least 1 time within the last 2 years (excluding training exercises). (Select all that apply)
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To receive credit for Question 24, in the textbox below, you must provide ONE (1) example that briefly describes the duties you perform as they relate to performing each of the emergency response functions as selected in Question 24. Include the following information:
If you have no experience in the above question, indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.
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Do you currently possess a valid Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) 24-hour course certification?
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If you currently possess a valid Hazardous Waste Operation and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certificate, did you attach a legible copy of your certificate to your application? (If you did not, supporting documentation must be e-mailed to PWExams@pw.lacounty.gov within 5 calendar days of filing your online application.)
Required Question
Employer County of Los Angeles
Address
Los Angeles, California, 90010
Website http://hr.lacounty.gov