Airport Part-Time Laborer

Job overview

The Airport Part-Time Laborer role is onsite in Independence, IA, and pays $14–$15 per hour. The City of Independence Airport Department relies on this position to help maintain safe, functional airport operations. The laborer performs grounds and facility maintenance and operational support as needed, including mowing, snow removal, equipment cleaning, and work around runways and taxiways. The posting specifies an on-call schedule, seasonal hours, and no guaranteed minimum hours.

What you'll do

• Maintain airport grounds, runways, taxiways, and facilities
• operate city vehicles, power tools, and landscaping equipment
• remove snow
• load, unload, and clean tools and supplies
• report equipment or vehicle issues
• monitor or operate UNICOM while driving in aircraft operations areas
• replace burned-out lights
• perform incidental aircraft marshaling, fuel-operation assistance, and customer greeting as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

airport laborer

part-time

airport grounds

grounds maintenance

snow removal

equipment operation

independence ia

city of independence

airport department

on-call schedule

seasonal hours

$14–$15 per hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Part-time, on-call position with hours varying by season and no guaranteed minimum. Requires a valid Iowa driver’s license and ability to lift up to 100 pounds occasionally.

About the employer

City of Independence is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Airport Operations. Sector: 48.