Airport Grounds Lead Technician

City Of Atlanta Careers; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Atlanta Careers is seeking an Airport Grounds Maintenance Technician III- Landside in Atlanta, GA. The role performs advanced grounds maintenance to keep airport grounds, roadways, and pedestrian areas safe and visually presentable while supporting continuous airport operations.

Responsibilities include inspections, coordinating with crews, operating heavy equipment, and maintaining records. Candidates should have at least five years of grounds experience, a high school diploma or GED,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least five (5) years of experience in grounds or landscaping maintenance, including experience with commercial industrial grounds operations or another related field.
• Must obtain an AMA Certification with 6 months of employment and maintain annually.

Responsibilities

• Perform and lead advanced grounds maintenance activities, including mowing, edging, trimming, debris removal, pressure washing, and seasonal landscape upkeep.
• Conduct routine visual inspections of airport grounds, roadways, sidewalks, parking areas, medians, and landscaped spaces to identify safety hazards, maintenance needs, and service deficiencies.
• Assist in coordinating and performing inspections and routine maintenance of crew-assigned grounds maintenance vehicles, trailers, and equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards and proper documentation.
• Coordinate and support special grounds and exterior facility projects, including surface sealing, pressure washing, weatherproofing, and response activities during inclement weather events.
• Provide grounds support during airport emergencies or weather-related events by securing affected areas, removing hazards, and assisting operational response efforts.
• Maintain situational awareness while working in secured and non-secured airport areas and comply with airport safety and security requirements.
• Operate heavy equipment and grounds maintenance machinery, including mowers, sweepers, loaders, tractors, skid steers, dump trucks, and related attachments.
• Maintain airport landscaping, mow grass, and ensure outdoor areas are safe and visually appealing for passengers and staff.
• Adhere to all applicable safety regulations, environmental requirements, and airport standards during grounds maintenance activities and equipment operation.
• Maintain accurate records of grounds maintenance activities, inspections, equipment use, and repairs through established work order or tracking systems.
• Coordinate with supervisors, fellow technicians, and airport staff to respond to service requests and ensure timely completion of grounds-related work.
• Participate in scheduled preventative maintenance programs for grounds equipment and infrastructure to reduce downtime and extend asset life.
• Troubleshoot and resolve moderately complex grounds-related issues using established procedures and technical knowledge, escalating issues as appropriate.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Safety compliance

Equipment operation

Team leadership

Record-keeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

AMA Certification

Job description

City of Atlanta Careers is seeking an Airport Grounds Maintenance Technician III- Landside in Atlanta, GA. The role performs advanced grounds maintenance to keep airport grounds, roadways, and pedestrian areas safe and visually presentable while supporting continuous airport operations.

Responsibilities include inspections, coordinating with crews, operating heavy equipment, and maintaining records. Candidates should have at least five years of grounds experience, a high school diploma or GED,