Employment

Employment opportunities at PHFThe Peninsula Airport Commission only accepts job applications when there is an open position for employment. The Peninsula Airport Commission is an equal opportunity employer.

Tenants, including the airlines and rental cars, all hire independently of the Peninsula Airport Commission. Please contact them individually to inquire about job opportunities.

 

Prep Cook

Job Type: Part-time
Pay: Starting at $11.00

The Peninsula Airport Commission seeks a positive, team-oriented, customer service-focused person to fill the positions of a part-time prep cook at the Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport. This is a part-time position and must have a minimum of 1-year of experience as a prep cook. Must have a High School Diploma or GED and have a food handler’s card from the health department before start of employment.

This is a safety and security-sensitive position.

Must pass medical, drug screen and background check.

Please email your resume to employment@newportnewsairport.com

Custodian

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Starting at $11.00

The Peninsula Airport Commission is looking for a responsible custodian to maintain and protect the Newport News/Williamsburg Airport.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Police grounds and other public areas for debris as well as empty trash throughout the terminal and surrounding areas.
  • Remove and properly dispose of trash and recycling material.
  • Clean, disinfect, and sanitize toilets, urinals, sinks, mirrors, countertops, water fountains, and all restroom fixtures and keep restrooms stocked and supplied.
  • Vacuums, shampoo, cleans and cares for building carpeting.
  • Dust, mop, wet mop, sweep, scrub, strip and refinish floors.
  • Move furniture and setup rooms and other areas for special events.
  • Perform any other related duties as assigned by Manager of Custodial services or designee.

Education/Experience:

  • High School diploma or GEDD and any equivalent combination of experience and training.
  • Minimum of two years’ experience in housekeeping.
  • Adequate knowledge of cleaning chemicals, methods, materials and the care, maintenance and operational use of janitorial equipment.

This is a safety and security sensitive position.

Must pass medical, drug screen and background check.

Please email your resume to employment@newportnewsairport.com

 

Terminal Maintenance Craftsman

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Starting at $17.00

The Peninsula Airport Commission seeks a positive, team-oriented, customer service-focused person to fill the positions of Terminal Maintenance Technician at the Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport. Applicant must possess Journeyman Electrical or HVA license or extensive experience in a trade. Applicant will be required to perform general electrical work to include the installation and repair of conduit, wiring, panelboards, lighting (indoor & outdoor), and automatic transfer switches. In addition, applicant will make repairs and service a public address system, fire alarm, and baggage conveyor system. Applicant may also be tasked with minor maintenance of the terminal HVAC system. Pay determined on level of experience. This position is Monday-Friday, but also requires on-call response to the airport.

This is a safety and security-sensitive position.

Must pass medical, drug screen and background check.

Please email your resume to employment@newportnewsairport.com

 

Public Safety Officer

Job Type: Part-time
Pay: Starting at $17.00

Officers perform law enforcement and security duties, patrol airport property, and provide protection to tenants and traveling public. Officers also interview/interrogate suspects and witnesses, conduct search and seizure, arrest, and prepare incident reports. Virginia DCJS Law Enforcement certification required. Part-time position with an average of 28 hours per week.

Must pass background check, criminal history records check, Security Threat Assessment, medical and drug screening.

Please email your resume to employment@newportnewsairport.com

 

Grounds Maintenance Craftsman

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Starting at $17.00

The Peninsula Airport Commission seeks a positive, team oriented, person to fill the position of Grounds Maintenance Craftsman II at the Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport. Requirements include experience in snow removal, airfield pavement repair, general grounds maintenance, underground water/sewer pipe repair. Must possess the ability and skill to operate heavy equipment such as backhoe, dump truck, lawn tractors and others. Must have a working knowledge of hand-tools and small engine machinery. CDL or ability to obtain a CDL within one year of employment required. The employee will perform a variety of assignments received from the Grounds Supervisor and or Grounds Foreman. Pay determined on level of experience. This position is Monday-Friday, but also requires on-call response to the airport.

This is a safety and security-sensitive position.

Must pass medical, drug screen and background check.

Please email your resume to employment@newportnewsairport.com
 

Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job Type: Part-time (29-32 hours/week)

The Peninsula Airport Commission seeks a positive, team-oriented, person to fill the position of Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Specialist at the Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport. This position will report to the CFO, the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Specialist to ensure billing. The employee will perform a variety of duties including: completing accounts receivable and accounts payable functions, prepare periodic journal entries and assist with month-end close process, prepare bank reconciliations. prepare or receive monthly billing, prepare monthly financial reports, revise and modify existing finance procedure documents, work closely with multiple departments.

Please email your resume to employment@newportnewsairport.com

DISCLAIMER:
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

The Peninsula Airport Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please, no phone calls. Please send resume to employment@newportnewsairport.com