Maintenance Technician II - Aviation

Salary: $33.41 - $44.97 Hourly
Location : City of Palm Springs (Airport), CA
Job Type: Full Time - Regular
Job Number: Aviation - 0626
Department: Aviation
Opening Date: 06/16/2026
Closing Date: 7/3/2026 4:00 PM Pacific


Position Summary
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR
THE POSITION OF MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN II
Salary Note: Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are made at the range minimum.
THE CITY: Palm Springs, located in the Coachella Valley, is known for its luxurious yet relaxed lifestyle. Picture waking up to fresh air, surrounded by palm trees, and enjoying stunning mountain views. This city offers a perfect blend of nature and modern living for both residents and visitors. Palm Springs is ideal for families, offering numerous parks, gardens, and nature reserves for leisurely activities and wildlife encounters. With a wide range of attractions and events, there's always something fun for everyone in the family. To see the exciting things going on visit the website. The City of Palm Springs is committed to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, from policies to inclusive healthcare, and making people of various backgrounds feel welcome and supported. To view our recent Human Rights Campaign, visit the Municipal Equity Index website.

THE POSITION: This position is a member of the Palm Springs International Airport and performs skilled and semi-skilled maintenance and repair activities on airside, landside and terminal areas of the airport, and performs a variety of related tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibilities.


THE AIRPORT: As the only commercial service airport in the Coachella Valley, PSP serves millions of enthusiastic travelers every year. Located just minutes from downtown, the airport is owned and operated by the City of Palm Springs. Through a dozen different airlines, PSP offers nonstop flights to more than 30 destinations and one-stop travel possibilities to over 300 cities worldwide. To see all the exciting things going on at PSP visit the website!

Examples of Essential and General Responsibilities
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform maintenance and repair activities on a variety of airside, landside and terminal areas and equipment including grounds and runways, lighting systems, electrical systems, paved and unpaved surfaces, buildings and mechanical equipment.
• Perform carpentry, plumbing and electrical repairs on equipment and facilities throughout the airport; maintain a variety of fixtures and equipment including generators, automatic gates, transformers, plumbing equipment, runways and facility walls and doors.
• Perform general maintenance and repair on a variety of systems and equipment including irrigation systems, locks and office equipment.
• Operate and maintain airfield equipment and trucks including a forklift, sweeping equipment and a stripping machine.
• Provide maintenance and repair services on airport equipment utilized by airport vendors.
• Ensure that airport navigational devices are properly maintained; change windsocks as necessary.
• Observe and implement safe work practices and procedures.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum and Preferred Requirements
Minimum requirements must be clearly demonstrated on the application to be considered, however, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an invitation to compete further in the selection process. Experience requirements must be demonstrated in the "Work Experience" section of the application, other sections of the application will not be used to determine experience qualifications. (One year of work experience is the equivalent of 12 months of full-time work. "Full-time work" means at least 36 hours of work over a period of one week or 1,872 hours of work over a period of at least 12 months.) Qualifications noted as "desirable" or "preferred" are not included as part of the minimum requirements.
Experience

• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible maintenance experience is required.

Training

• High School Diploma or equivalent education is required.

License or Certificates

• Possession of, or ability to obtain within six (6) months of appointment, a valid California Class B Driver License with a satisfactory driving record (a driving record may be deemed unsatisfactory for any of the following reasons: three or more moving violations or reportable accident within the last three years; conviction of driving under the influence within the last five years) is required.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an Airport Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge, which is approved through the Federal Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is required.

Special Requirements:

• Must be willing and able to work various hours including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Incumbents are enrolled in the California Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) Pull Notice Program. The DMV Pull Notice Program provides information on the incumbent's driving record and driving record status on a periodic basis to the City.
• Incumbent must successfully complete, or have completed, the necessary pre-employment/placement background investigation, physical, and drug screen.

Working Conditions

The following work environment and physical conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.
This position works in an airport and shop environment with exposure to noise, dust, grease, fumes, motorized equipment, inclement weather conditions, and potentially dangerous situations and may require maintaining physical condition necessary for light to moderate lifting and carrying, walking, standing, and sitting for prolonged periods of time.

Application and Exam Information
A completed application and supplemental questionnaire are required by the closing date and time. As a candidate for the position, you will want to be sure your application accurately reflects your skills and abilities as they relate to the position to achieve maximum opportunity. Applications will be reviewed carefully and only those who appear to have the best qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process.
Minimum requirements must be clearly demonstrated on the application to be considered as this information will be used to determine minimum qualifications. Experience requirements must be demonstrated in the "Work Experience" section of the application, other sections of the application will not be used to determine experience qualifications.
Resumes and other documents may be submitted, however, they will not be used to determine minimum qualifications, please do not use phrases such as "see attached" or "see resume" as they will not be considered. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an invitation to compete further in the process. Minimum requirements must be met at the time of application submission unless stated otherwise.
The selection process: The anticipated selection process for this position will include the following (examinations and dates are subject to change): - Application Review (qualifying)
- Oral Board Examination - tentatively scheduled for the week of July 20, 2026
- Selection Interviews - tentatively scheduled for the week of August 3, 2026
Please remember to submit all your application materials by the closing date and time. Incomplete or applications received after the closing date and time cannot be considered. All information on the application is subject to investigation and verification.
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If you are ready to join the exciting Team Palm Springs and you meet the requirements detailed above, please click the apply button. For more information contact Human Resources at:

The City of Palm Springs

3111 East Tahquitz Canyon Way

Palm Springs, CA 92262

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Applications will be accepted until July 3, 2026, at 4:00pm. The City of Palm Springs reserves the right to accelerate or extend the "Closing Date" of open positions at any time, dependent upon the number of applications received.

The City of Palm Springs is an equal employment opportunity employer and we encourage all persons to file applications. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, family or marital status, disability, medical condition or pregnancy, genetic information, religious or political affiliation, or veteran status.

Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Palm Springs Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
The City of Palm Springs provides a comprehensive benefit program for employees including:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Retiree Health Savings Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Plan
• Employee paid Supplemental Insurance Programs
• Employee paid Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Retirement Plan through California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS)
• Benefit program details vary by work unit and bargaining contracts. Click to view additional information and bargaining unit contracts.
• The City does not participate in the Social Security program, except for the mandatory 1.45% Medicare contribution for all regular positions.

01


Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and may be used to further evaluate your experience and education to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from the information included in the Work Experience and Education sections of your application?

• Yes
• No

02


Do you have the required High School diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

03


Do you possess the required three (3) years of increasingly maintenance experience?

• Yes
• No

04


Please describe your increasingly maintenance experience as it relates to the position and where you gained that experience? Note: entering "N/A" or "See resume/Application" does not qualify as an acceptable response. If none, please indicate "none".
05


This position performs skilled and semi-skilled maintenance and repair activities on airside and landside. Do you have basic knowledge of any of the following. Check all that apply.

• Carpentry
• Plumbing
• Electrical repairs
• Maintaining electric motors and generators
• Using sweeping equipment, and stripping machine
• Work from blueprints, sketched and drawings
• Maintaining airfield equipment and trucks including forklifts
• Maintaining of airport navigational devices
• None

06


Based on your answer to question #5 please describe your experience and skills on areas you checked marked and where you gained that experience. Note: entering "N/A" or "See Resume/Application" does not qualify as an acceptable response. If none, please indicate "none".
07


Please describe your experience in facilities maintenance, lighting, plumbing, HVAC, drywall, and list where you gained that experience. Note: entering "N/A" or "See Resume/Application" does not qualify as an acceptable response. If none, please indicate "none".
08


Please describe your experience operating airfield equipment and trucks, including forklifts, sweeping equipment, and stripping machines and list where you gained that experience. Note: entering "N/A" or "See Resume/Application" does not qualify as an acceptable response. If none, please indicate "none".
09


Do you have possession of and ability to maintain, the required appropriate, valid California Class B driver license, with a satisfactory driving record?

• Yes, I have possession of and ability to maintain, the required appropriate, valid California Class B driver license, with a satisfactory driving record
• No, but I am able to obtain and have the ability to maintain, the required appropriate, valid California Class B driver license, with a satisfactory driving record within 6 months of appointment
• No

10


Do you possess or have the ability to obtain and maintain the required valid Airport Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge, which is approved through the Federal Transportation Security Administration (TSA)?

• Yes, I possess and am able to maintain the required valid Airport Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge, which is approved through the Federal Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
• No, but I have the ability to obtain and maintain the required valid Airport Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge, which is approved through the Federal Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
• No

11


Are you willing and able to work various shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays?

• Yes
• No

Required Question