Airport Operations Technician I
San Bernardino County Fire Department
Operations
Chino, CA, USA
Posted on Feb 28, 2026
The Job
- The Department of Airports is recruiting for Airport Operations Technician who are responsible for the maintenance and operations of the airport runway system, repair, and maintenance of hangars and tenant buildings, landscape maintenance, facility and building equipment at San Bernardino County Airport Facilities. Incumbents operate and maintain power tools, tractors, and heavy equipment; respond to airport emergencies; and may operate a Unicom radio to provide pilot advisory information such as weather and runway conditions. In addition, incumbents provide technical skills of welding, locksmithing, heating and ventilation maintenance, asphalt repair and minor electrical repairs.The current vacancy exists in Chino Airport. The resulting eligible list may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur throughout San Bernardino County.*Official Title: Airport Operations Technician I. For a more detailed listing of duties, refer to the Airport Operations Technician I job description.ABOUT THE DEPARTMENTThe San Bernardino County Department of Airports provides for the management, maintenance, and operation of six county-owned airports. Airports included are Apple Valley, Baker, Barstow-Daggett, Chino, Needles, and Twentynine Palms. The Department of Airports plans and directs the County’s airport and aviation system, as well as the interpretation and implementation of Federal Aviation Administration requirements. For more information, visit https://airports.sbcounty.gov/.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must pass a background check, including fingerprinting, pre-employment physical/drug test, and verification of employment history prior to appointment.
Physical: Physical requirements of the position include the following: the ability to frequently lift, carry, push/pull up to fifty (50) pounds and occasionally up to seventy-five (75) pounds. Requires the ability to sit, stand, balance, bend, squat, stoop, kneel, turn, climb, twist, crawl, and reach. Requires fine manipulation in both hands. Employees work outside continuously and are exposed to electricity, chemicals, heat, oil, odors, dust, gas, and noise.Travel: Travel throughout the county is required. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing transportation.Work Assignment: Employees are subject to 24-hour call back in the event of an emergency and must be able to respond to the airport within 45 minutes. Incumbents may be assigned to different locations depending on departmental needs, and are required to work weekends and holidays on a rotating basis. The County maintains airports in Apple Valley, Baker, Barstow, Chino, Needles, and Twentynine Palms.
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States. Minimum Requirements
- Experience: One (1) year of full-time equivalent work experience in building construction or building maintenance performing skilled or semi-skilled duties including carpentry, plumbing, construction, or electrical work.
Desired Qualifications
- The ideal candidate will possess experience in concrete, asphalt, roofing, HVAC, framing, welding, electrical and heavy equipment operation.
Selection Process
- Application Procedure: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by Friday, March 13, 2026 at 5:00pm. Resumes will not be accepted or reviewed in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in your Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. Be sure to include in your application and Supplemental Questionnaire any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you meet the minimum requirements, as it will be used to competitively evaluate your qualifications; resumes will not be reviewed as part of the evaluation process. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, may be referred for interview.All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk, and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.If you require technical assistance, please review the Government Jobs online application guide, or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.ADA Accommodation:
If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy.
For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.