Airport Operations Technician

Benefits

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre‑Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

• Ability to work independently, or in coordination with other Operations Department staff and prioritize duties.
• Respond to emergency and non‑emergency incidents involving aircraft operating at Rochester International Airport.
• Perform duties required for the maintenance/repair of the airport’s facilities and equipment.
• Operate a radio for communication with the control tower and safely operate a variety of equipment on the airfield.
• Carry and operate a two‑way company radio for company communications.
• Perform snow and ice removal duties with the ability to make independent decisions when necessary.
• Drive aircraft rescue and firefighting equipment and operate fire‑extinguishment equipment.
• Operate a wide variety of equipment, including but not limited to mowers, tractors, aircraft rescue/firefighting equipment, heavy trucks, heavy brooms, front loaders, and other snow‑removal equipment.
• Participate in regular aircraft rescue and firefighting training as required and respond to simulated and actual emergencies.
• Perform duties and training associated with FAR Part 139 compliance, including issuing NOTAMs, Field Condition Reports (FICONs), and airfield safety/inspection requirements.
• Perform duties and training associated with TSA Part 1542, including airport badging, TSA enrollment, and other security‑related duties.

These duties may occur during irregular work hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, subject to change based on air carrier operating hours or airport management needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Building Utility Maintenance or a form of firefighting certification, or a specialized maintenance degree (e.g., plumbing, electrical) preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience performing firefighting or general maintenance duties; airport experience preferred.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.
• Minnesota Class “D” driver’s license at hire, with ability to obtain a Class “B” license.
• 14 CFR Part 139 Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting certification (training provided by RST).
• Ability to pass a criminal history check and obtain/maintain federally mandated security clearance for airport work.
• Proof of U.S. citizenship or a valid U.S. government‑issued work visa (visa sponsorship not available; Mayo Clinic does not participate in the F‑1 STEM OPT extension program).

Compensation

$23.11 – $34.68 per hour

Schedule

• Full‑time, 80 hours per pay period.
• Monday – Friday, 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm.
• Weekend schedule: 1 of 6 (rotating weekends).

Site Description

Mayo Clinic operates three major campuses—Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona; Jacksonville, Florida; and Rochester, Minnesota—along with Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities and additional international locations.