Airport Grounds Maintenance Technician

State of Louisiana; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lakefront Management Authority is seeking a dedicated Grass Cutter to maintain outdoor grounds, mow and trim grass, and keep airport facilities safe and presentable.

The role involves operating lawn-care equipment, picking up debris, repairing fences and light fixtures, and assisting with the maintenance of over 350 airfield lights and signs. This is a probational appointment with duties that support environmental compliance and daily operational reliability.

Qualifications

• One year of experience or training in building maintenance or grounds maintenance.
• Six semester hours in construction management or related courses.

Responsibilities

• Performs landscaping and grass cutting activities at airport facilities as needed.
• Picks up debris and tree limbs throughout the airport
• Repairs fencing and light fixtures on airport grounds
• Safeguards that the day-to-day maintenance required to ensure functionality and environmental compliance is performed.
• Assists with the maintenance and repairs of over 350 airfield lights and signs.
• Monitors landscaping and grass cutting activities at all facilities

Education

One year experience or training in building maintenance/grounds maintenance

Six semester hours in construction management or related

Job description

The Lakefront Management Authority is seeking a dedicated Grass Cutter to maintain outdoor grounds, mow and trim grass, and keep airport facilities safe and presentable.

The role involves operating lawn-care equipment, picking up debris, repairing fences and light fixtures, and assisting with the maintenance of over 350 airfield lights and signs. This is a probational appointment with duties that support environmental compliance and daily operational reliability.