Airport Grounds Maintenance Technician II- Landside

City of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Atlanta is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Technician II to maintain airport grounds, roadways, parking areas, and landscaped spaces, ensuring safety, cleanliness, and visual appeal. You will support continuous airport operations by conducting inspections, completing maintenance tasks, and responding to service requests in secured and non-secured areas.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years in grounds/landscaping, and AMA Certification within 6 months of hire with annual

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 2 years of grounds or landscaping maintenance experience.
• Must obtain AMA Certification within 6 months of employment and maintain annually.
• Must demonstrate the ability to advance to Building Maintenance Technician III within 18 months of Hire or Promotion.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and skilled grounds maintenance to keep outdoor areas safe and presentable.
• Conduct inspections and complete assigned maintenance tasks to support airport operations.
• Respond to service requests in secured and non-secured airport environments.
• Follow policies, SOPs, and written instructions to accomplish tasks.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Outdoor work

Operational safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

AMA Certification

Georgia driver's license

Job description

Salary range: $21.29 - $28.00

Posting expires: November 2, 2026

General Description and Classification Standards:
Grounds Maintenance Technician II is responsible for performing routine and skilled grounds maintenance activities to ensure airport grounds, roadways, pedestrian areas, parking areas, and landscaped spaces are safe, clean, functional, and visually presentable. This position supports continuous airport operations by conducting inspections, completing assigned maintenance tasks, and responding to service requests in both secured and non-secured airport environments in accordance with established procedures.

Supervision Received:
Works under direct supervision and follows established policies, standard operating procedures, and written instructions to accomplish assigned tasks.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience

• - High school diploma or GED required
• - At least 2 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
• - Must demonstrate the ability and competency to advance to Building Maintenance Technician III within 18 months of Hire or Promotion.

Licensures and Certifications – Valid Georgia driver’s license.

Preferred Requirements - Class A CDL, Class B CDL, Trade Certifications

Work Environment:
Work is performed primarily outdoors in a large, active airport environment and involves exposure to varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and inclement weather. The position requires frequent walking, standing, bending, lifting, and operating grounds maintenance equipment and vehicles. Work may be performed in both secured and non-secured areas, including roadways, parking areas, landscaped spaces, and operational service areas. The role may involve exposure to noise, dust, traffic, chemicals, and moving equipment. Employees may be required to work extended hours, weekends, holidays, and respond to emergencies or weather-related events as operational needs dictate.

Lifting Requirements:
Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.

The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.