Airport Grounds Technician II (Landside) - Outdoor Ops Pro

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

Job summary

City of Atlanta is seeking an Airport Grounds Maintenance Technician II to support Landside operations at the Atlanta airport. The role involves routine and skilled grounds tasks, inspections, and emergency response to maintain safe, clean, and visually presentable outdoor spaces around airport facilities.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in grounds maintenance, a high school diploma, and must obtain AMA Certification within 6 months.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and skilled 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 and report findings.
• Assist with inspections and routine maintenance of grounds maintenance vehicles, trailers, and equipment.
• Support assigned grounds and exterior projects, including surface sealing, pressure washing, weatherproofing, and maintenance during inclement weather.
• Provide grounds maintenance support during airport emergencies or weather-related events by assisting with hazard removal and securing affected areas.
• Maintain landscaped areas, turf, trees, and plantings to ensure exterior spaces are safe and presentable.
• Operate grounds maintenance equipment and heavy machinery in accordance with safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of grounds maintenance activities through work orders or tracking systems.

Job description

City of Atlanta is seeking an Airport Grounds Maintenance Technician II to support Landside operations at the Atlanta airport. The role involves routine and skilled grounds tasks, inspections, and emergency response to maintain safe, clean, and visually presentable outdoor spaces around airport facilities.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in grounds maintenance, a high school diploma, and must obtain AMA Certification within 6 months.