Building and Grounds Lead Mechanic

Piedmont Airlines, Inc.; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 56,482,000 - 59,375,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Holiday pay

401(k)

Vacation

Family travel on the American Airlines

Medical and dental available

Job summary

Piedmont Airlines, Inc. is seeking a motivated Building and Grounds Lead Mechanic to direct and assist a team in cleaning, repairing, and maintaining the building interiors and surrounding grounds.

The role covers facility maintenance, lighting, plumbing, paint, and HVAC systems with emphasis on safety and quality workmanship. The ideal candidate has basic carpentry, electrical, and plumbing skills, plus familiarity with tool use.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of hand tools.
• Basic Carpentry skills.
• Basic Electrical skills.
• Basic Plumbing knowledge.
• Knowledge of prep and painting indoors or outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Direct and assist Building and Grounds Mechanics with assigned duties.
• Maintain appearance of buildings, hangars, offices, and shops both inside and outside.
• Maintain company grounds, landscaping, and lawns.
• Perform maintenance of facility lighting, plumbing, paint, and HVAC systems.
• Maintain and improve facility cleanliness and employee safety.
• Perform carpentry and electrical tasks around facilities.
• Complete repairs and alterations to building exterior and interior.
• Clean properties, including parking lot maintenance.

Skills

Hand tools

Carpentry

Electrical

Plumbing

Painting

Education

Civil Eng courses

Job description

We can’t wait to share our passion for aviation with you! Join a team that works hard, cares for each other and offers plenty of opportunities to grow. At Piedmont Airlines, our strength is in the way we deliver industry-leading service to our customers and airline partners. To continue our standard of excellence, Piedmont is seeking a motivated, reliable professional to join our team as a Building and Grounds Lead Mechanic in our Maintenance Department. The primary responsibility of the position is to direct and assist Building and Grounds Mechanics in the cleaning, repair, and upkeep of the inside and outside of the building and surrounding grounds. This position performs activities necessary to maintain facility, lighting, plumbing, paint, and HVAC systems. The successful candidate will have a general knowledge of hand tools, basic carpentry skills, and basic electrical skills. This position will report to the Maintenance Base Manager.

Essential Duties:

• Direct and assist Building and Grounds Mechanics with assigned duties
• Maintain the appearance of company buildings, hangars, offices, and shops, both internally and externally
• Maintain the company grounds, landscaping, and lawns
• Perform activities necessary to maintain facility lighting, plumbing, paint, and HVAC systems
• Maintain and improve facility cleanliness and employee safety
• Perform carpentry, electrical tasks, and modifications around company facilities
• Complete repairs and alterations to building exterior and interior
• Clean properties, including parking lot maintenance
• Basic maintenance of tools and equipment to perform assigned tasks

Job Qualifications and Competencies:

• General knowledge of hand tools
• Basic Carpentry skill
• Basic Electrical skill
• Basic Plumbing knowledge
• Knowledge of prep and painting outdoors or indoors

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience with building and grounds maintenance
• Post High School education in Civil Engineering (Carpentry, Electrical, plumbing)

Work Environment:

Airport ramp and warehouse environment, subject to varied weather conditions and elevated noise levels

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, walking, standing, reaching, lifting, climbing up and down stairs
• Handle objects up to 70 pounds regularly, up to 100+ pounds occasionally with assistance from co-workers or tools

The above statements provide a brief description of the general nature of work performed and are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position. Duties and expectations are subject to change as needed.

Employment is contingent upon a valid driver’s license and clear driving record, 10-year Criminal History Records Check, and drug screen as required. We also require proof of high school or GED completion. Minimum 18 years of age.

Benefits:

• paid training
• holiday pay
• 401(k)
• vacation
• family travel on the American Airlines network
• Medical and dental available

Starting Rate: $20.17/Hourly

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer bonuses awarded in accordance with company policies and applicable criteria.

Job Application Deadline: September 23, 2026 Please note that job postings expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time on the day before the job application deadline. Ensure your application is submitted on time to be considered for the position.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Our team is a diverse group of people, all with a passion for aviation. We strive for excellence, and recognize that everyone – no matter which job title they hold – is responsible for our success. We celebrate our accomplishments together and learn from our mistakes. We hold each other accountable. We work as a team. We care for each other. We are Piedmont.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please email us at [e-mail]