AIRPORT MAINTENANCE WORKER

Fulton County; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulton County Airport is seeking an Airfield Maintenance Worker to perform routine airfield maintenance, operate tools, and maintain grounds and equipment. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, plus vocational training in airfield movement, and at least two years of related experience.

A valid Georgia driver’s license and airfield certification due within three months are required. The position entails performing preventative maintenance, repairing lighting and navigational systems,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; supplemented by vocational or technical training in airfield movement.
• Two years of experience in landscape maintenance, vehicle maintenance, or equipment operation.
• Equivalency by education, training, and experience accepted to meet minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes hand and power tools to maintain airfield runways, taxiways, light lanes, and parking lots.
• Repairs and maintains equipment.
• Performs preventative maintenance in the airport, including replacing filters and inspecting systems.
• Maintains Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL) and other navigational light systems.
• Communicates with air traffic control technicians via two-way radio.
• Performs additional maintenance duties as required.

Skills

Airfield operations

Equipment handling

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Maintenance equipment

Job description

RECRUITMENT IS IN THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

3952 AVIATION CIRCLE NW, ATLANTA, GA 30336

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required; supplemented by vocational or technical training in airfield movement; two years of experience in landscape maintenance, vehicle maintenance, or equipment operation; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Specific License or Certification Required

Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Driver's license; Airfield Certification (to be obtained within three (3) months of employment).

Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities

Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.

Veterans’ Preference

Qualifying veterans will be given preference in the form of a guaranteed invitation to interview for any position to which they applied and have been found to have met the minimum qualifications. Veterans’ preference provides for hiring preference on initial appointment only.

Examination

The examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience, accomplished by analysis of the application. Application must document that the applicant possesses the minimum knowledge, skills, education and experience as listed to be rated as qualified. If selected, an official, accredited college transcript is required, at time of employment, for all degrees/course work used to qualify for this position.

Purpose Of Classification

The purpose of this classification is to perform defined duties related to airfield maintenance at the Fulton County Airport, including maintaining the airfield grounds and providing preventative maintenance services within the airport. Airfield Maintenance Worker is distinguished from Airfield Maintenance Supervisor in that the former does not supervise assigned staff but performs routine airfield maintenance duties, whereas the latter supervises assigned staff and oversees daily maintenance operations activities.

Essential Functions

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Utilizes hand and power tools to maintain airfield runways, taxiway entrances, light lanes, and parking lots.
• Repairs and maintains equipment.
• Performs preventative maintenance within the airport, including replacing filters, cleaning fans, and checking and repairing refrigerator leaks.
• Performs runway, taxiway, and ramp maintenance, including maintaining and repairing Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL).
• Communicates with air traffic control technicians via two-way radio while working around moving aircraft.
• Maintains and troubleshoots the medium and high intensities of the airfield navigational light system.

Additional Functions

Performs other related duties as required.

For Applicants With Prior Military Service

• Operational Planning and Execution: Executes daily maintenance tasks through organized planning, checklist-driven preventive maintenance, efficient workflow coordination, and accurate documentation of completed work and resource use.
• Customer Service Under Pressure: Provides responsive, professional customer service by remaining calm under pressure, addressing facility or maintenance concerns promptly, and communicating solutions clearly to staff and the public.
• Adaptability and Rapid Problem Solving: Quickly diagnoses and resolves equipment, facility, or system issues by adapting to changing conditions and applying practical troubleshooting skills.
• Team Cohesion and Communication: Works collaboratively with supervisors and coworkers by sharing updates, following procedures, and maintaining clear communication to support smooth maintenance operations.
• Safety and Risk Awareness: Follows established safety protocols, identifies hazards, and uses proper protective measures to maintain a safe work environment and prevent equipment or workplace risks.
• Technical and Equipment Proficiency: Operates and maintains tools, machinery, and facility systems with skill, applying technical knowledge to perform inspections, repairs, and preventive maintenance effectively.

Performance Aptitudes

• Data Utilization: Requires the ability to determine, calculate, tabulate, or summarize data/information, following a prescribed plan requiring the exercise of some judgment. Includes performing subsequent actions in relation to these computational operations.
• Human Interaction: Requires the ability to exchange information for the purpose of clarifying details within well-established policies, procedures and standards.
• Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver, and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials requiring complex and/or rapid adjustments.
• Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information.
• Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. May include counting, recording of counts, and basic measuring.
• Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form. Involves semi-routine standardized work with some latitude for independent judgment concerning choices of action.
• Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.

It is the policy of Fulton County that there will be equal opportunity for every citizen, employee and applicant, based upon merit without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, genetics, disability or sexual orientation.