Airport Grounds & Facilities Technician

Airport Development Group | ADG; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

5 days bonus leave

Free car parking facilities

Airport vendor employee discounts

Employee Health & Wellbeing programs (

Living well rebate

Employee events and awards

Job summary

Airport Development Group (ADG) is seeking a reliable Groundsperson to join our team at Alice Springs airport. You will assist with day-to-day maintenance of airport grounds and infrastructure to contribute to the safe operation of the airport.

This role requires working with our team to ensure safety, security and environmental regulations, company policies, and procedures are implemented. You may support the Aerodrome Reporting Officer during emergencies and busy periods once trained.

Qualifications

• Experience with grounds maintenance equipment.
• Ability to work well in a team and independently.
• Initiative and motivation to maintain airport land.
• Minor infrastructure maintenance experience.
• An NT driver's license or ability to obtain one.
• Forklift operation certification or ability to obtain it.
• An airside driver's license or ability to obtain one.
• First aid certification.
• Good communication and computer skills.
• Eligibility for an aviation identification security check and pass a national police check.
• The position is subject to the NTAPL drug and alcohol management plan and ongoing testing regime.

Responsibilities

• Mowing lawns and pruning trees
• Maintaining a clean and hazard-free runway
• Conducting general repairs and upkeep of airport facilities
• Operating equipment like mowers, backhoes, and bobcats
• Escorting contractor's airside when required
• Replacing and repairing airside furniture as needed
• Repainting airside lines when they fade
• Carrying out tasks safely and reporting any safety issues
• Assisting the aerodrome reporting officer during emergencies and busy periods (once trained)
• Inspecting, monitoring, and reporting on airport conditions
• Responding to airport emergencies when required

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Teamwork

Initiative

Independent work

NT driver's license

Forklift certification

Airside driver's license

First aid

Communication

Security clearance

Police check

Drug and alcohol testing

Job description

Airport Development Group (ADG) is seeking a reliable Groundsperson to join our team at Alice Springs airport. You will assist with day-to-day maintenance of airport grounds and infrastructure to contribute to the safe operation of the airport.

This role requires working with our team to ensure safety, security and environmental regulations, company policies, and procedures are implemented. You may support the Aerodrome Reporting Officer during emergencies and busy periods once trained.