Airport Groundskeeper II

Augusta--richmond-County; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Augusta--richmond-County in Georgia is seeking a skilled grounds maintenance worker to maintain airport grounds, including runways and safety areas. You will perform daily inspections, debris removal, and equipment operation to ensure compliance with safety regulations and aviation procedures.

The role requires 5 years' landscaping/groundskeeping experience, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid driver’s license. You must pass background checks and be available for emergency call-ups.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Five years of landscaping/groundskeeping or horticulture experience.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record; Georgia or SC license within 30 days.
• Must pass background checks and security assessment.
• Must be 21+ to operate county vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lawns and edges with mowers and equipment.
• Keep airside/landside grounds clean and free of debris.
• Conduct daily inspections and storm prep.
• Plant and maintain flowerbeds and trees; apply fertilizers and pesticides.
• Perform other duties of similar nature.

Skills

Power lawn equipment

Operate heavy machinery

FAA airfield procedures

Strong communication

Independent work

Safety PPE usage

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

1501 Aviation Way, Augusta , Georgia 30906 , United States

Job Description

General Summary : Maintains airport airside/landside grounds within the guidelines of safety regulations, supervisory instructions, and airport policies and procedures. Reports to Airport Grounds Maintenance Supervisor or other designated person and works with co-workers and the general public to provide maintenance support.

• Maintains lawns: Cuts grass by operating conventional mowers and heavy-duty farm tractors with 15-foot 'wide wing' mowers; uses a variety of other equipment and machinery to edge and aerates lawns; cleans lawn areas using blower, pitch fork, broom, or water pressure; and replaces damaged sod as required.
• Ensures airside/landside grounds, ramps, runways, safety areas, etc. are kept clean and clear of any debris that can cause damage to aircrafts, vehicles, visitors, or personnel using heavy machinery (e.g. runway sweeper, forklift, etc.).
• Daily inspections of airport grounds for related preventive and on-demand maintenance, debris, and reported discrepancies; to include storm prep and post checks. Inspects horticultural aspects of airport. Supervises and maintains practices necessary to keep machinery, equipment, and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, washing/cleaning equipment, monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; and reports faulty equipment.
• Plants and maintains flowerbeds, trees, and shrubbery: Applies fertilizer and pesticides along with distribution of different types of mulch and ground covers; prunes and trims trees and shrubs.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Applicants must be 21 years of age or older to operate county owned vehicles or heavy equipment as required by this position.

Education: High School diploma or GED.

Experience: Five (5) years of experience in landscaping, groundskeeping or horticulture.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of power lawn equipment and the principles of operating such equipment, landscaping techniques, along with pesticides, fertilizers, and application techniques.
• Familiarity with all airside FAA Airplane Traffic and applicable procedures.
• Proficiency in operating a large, heavy-duty tractor mower, light horticultural machinery, and hand tools.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Ability to safely operate any vehicle or equipment operating on airfield or ramp (airside) while traveling or communicating with Air Traffic Control (ATC) via handheld, or vehicle mounted radio, or utilizing failsafe communications within regulations.
• Utilize all PPE related to herbicide applications.

Position requires:

• Must pass Criminal History Record Check and Security Threat Assessment.
• Must maintain appropriate security clearance at all times.

Licensing/Certification:

• Possession of a valid driver’s license with good driving history. If State license is other than Georgia or South Carolina, applicant must obtain a license in Georgia or South Carolina within 30 days of employment.

OTHER:

This position requires staff call up in an emergency situation.

PERFORMANCE APTITUDES:

• Data Utilization : Requires the ability to compile, assemble, copy, record and/or transcribe data according to a prescribed schema or plan. Includes judging whether readily observable functional, structural or compositional characteristics are similar to or divergent from prescribed standards, procedures or routines.
• Human Interaction: Requires the ability to exchange information for the purpose of clarifying details within well-established policies, procedures and standards.
• Equipment: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
• Verbal: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information.
• Math: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to utilize principles of fractions; and the ability to interpret graphs.
• Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.
• Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.
• Physical Abilities: Tasks require the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of heavy objects and materials (50-100 pounds).
• Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
• Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, hazardous materials, heights, confined spaces, machinery, toxic agents, animal/wildlife attacks, or animal/human bites.

Opening Date

Oct 29, 2026

Closing Date

32389.00 - 35360.00

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