Airport Maintenance Mechanic III- Landside

City of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Atlanta is seeking an Airport Maintenance Mechanic III- Landside to ensure the upkeep of airport grounds and facilities. The role involves inspecting and maintaining various outdoor areas while operating both motorized and non-motorized equipment. Candidates should have substantial landscaping experience and be familiar with handling commercial-grade tools, including heavy machinery.

Qualifications

• 5+ years landscaping experience required.
• Experience operating commercial-grade equipment necessary.
• CDL Class B license required; CDL Class A preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspects and maintains airport grounds, roadways, and airfield areas.
• Operates landscaping equipment like mowers and blowers.
• Removes debris and maintains storm drains.

Skills

Landscaping

Heavy equipment operation

Snow and ice removal

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade/Technical school or higher

Tools

Commercial-grade landscaping equipment

CMMS

Job description

Airport Maintenance Mechanic III- Landside

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General Description and Classification

Inspects and maintains airport grounds, roadways, fence lines, airfield grounds, and hardscapes such as taxiways and runways, storm drains, etc. Duties include grounds maintenance, mowing, edging, pressure washing, spraying, FOD removal, commercial equipment operation, and snow and ice removal within secured and unsecured airport areas, including fence lines, guard rails, security gates, walkways, runways, roadways, taxiways, and terminals. This skilled position requires moderate supervision, following standard operating procedures with verbal and written instructions.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

These responsibilities are typical and not exhaustive. Other duties may be assigned.

• Follow instructions from Supervisor and Lead Mechanic.
• Attend all required training sessions.
• Work daily with the CMMS system.
• Remove FOD and trash airport-wide.
• Maintain airport grounds using non-motorized and motorized equipment such as weed eaters, chain saws, blowers, mowers, and sprayers.
• Conduct daily inspections of vehicles and ground equipment.
• Maintain grounds with tractors, zero-turn mowers, skid steers, etc.
• Maintain airfield and roadways using sweepers, blowers, snow and ice equipment, dump trucks, etc.
• Maintain storm drains with vector trucks and jetters.
• Use commercial vehicles for airfield and roadway repairs and snow removal.
• Repair SIDA and perimeter fences.
• Repair pavement and concrete on airport properties, including airfield.
• Maintain roadway and ramp markings.

Knowledge

• Landscaping and landscaping equipment
• Storm drains
• Pavement and pavement repair
• Airfield and roadway markings
• Snow and ice removal

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• 5+ years landscaping experience
• Experience operating commercial-grade equipment
• Heavy equipment operation

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• 7+ years landscaping experience
• Experience with Airfield Movement Area (AMA)
• Computer skills, including CMMS, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel

Education / Certifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Trade/Technical school or higher - preferred

Licenses

• CDL Class B
• CDL Class A - preferred

Work Environment & Capabilities

Physical, lifting, and sensory requirements necessary for job performance. Typical environmental conditions apply.